Questions About Colon Cleansing Scam

John asks…
Does colon cleansing really work, or is it just another scam?
A co worker is advocating a colon cleansing system, drnatura.com, and says that he no longer takes any meds, and even stopped taking insulin shots. Colon cleansing etc, scam or real?

Ellen answers:
It’s going to clean you out, in other words give you diarrhea for a while, if you can handle running back and forward to the bathroom, then go for it.

Donna asks…
What is the deal with colon cleansing? Real or scam?
So do we really have 10 or 15 pounds of fecal matter attached to our colons that cause all sort of diseases and headaches, or is it a scam?

Ellen answers:
You’re going to get lots of differing opinions here.
My friend was diagnosed (2 Drs) with stage 5 uterine cancer, given 6 mos to live by 1st Dr, 3 mos by 2nd Dr.
She refused radiation and chemo, started colonics.
She had 30 colonics in 45 days, began eating nothing but organic food, drinking a gallon of water a day, and by the end of 2 months was cancer free.
That was 7 yrs ago.
She believes in it.

Lisa asks…
Colon cleansing???
Is it true that some people’s eye color tends to go lighter in color when they do colon cleansing?
Is it a scam to promote colon cleansing or does it really happen?
When i say eye color i mean iris pigmentation.Does the iris pigmentation decreases to make eye color seems more lighter?

Ellen answers:
OK, I’ll admit that I’ve started colon cleansing and, yes, after my last treatment then the whites of my eyes were noticeably whiter. My mother noticed it and a good friend noticed it, it wasn’t just me noticing. Both asked me what I was doing different, thinking I was taking a new vitamin that was doing it.
My last treatment was my 4th or 5th colonic. I go in for my next one on Thursday and I’ll make it a point to see if there’s any change in my iris but, so far, it was only noticeable on the whites of my eyes.
Also, I might add, that I’ve had a lifelong problem with chronic constipation, just like my Dad, so someone who has never been afflicted with intestinal problems like ours might not benefit from colon cleansing.

Chris asks…
Are the people who answer with stuff like colon cleansing and stuff like that a scam or for real because? read?
Is it for real all the people who answer with colon cleanse, or its in youre pipes, and wuyi tea or what ever lol. are they serious? Because it seems they all have different names but type it the same and they ALL say they lose 17 lbs.??
It confuses me.

Ellen answers:
It just seems like spam to me. They post the same responses regardless of the question.
They know there are a lot of people who are obsessed with weight in this section, so they’re hoping to gain some business.

Richard asks…
Why are people so susceptible to scams like colon cleansing and homeopathy?
http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/gastro.html
http://www.lisabarger.com/colon_cleansing_scams.htm
http://www.skepdic.com/homeo.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4183916.stm

Ellen answers:
Because people dont want to do any work, most are all lazy and think if they cleanse their colon they will somehow be healthier instead of eating well and exercising. They want a quick fix.
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