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Has anyone used a cleansing tea while on extended induction? i was thinking of doing one for the weekend just to clean myself out a little, maybe speed up progress a little. thanks for any advice.
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I don't see a problem with it, but others might. Probably has Senna, and or Cascara sagrada in it. Just keep well hydrated, and don't drink too much or you'll have your own little jet propulsion demo in the bathroom, if you make it there in time. Lovely thought, eh? -
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Senna tea can have varying degrees of "cleansing" effect. If you brew the bag for the recommended time, you may have a strong reaction, so if you do drink one, brew it about half the time the first time.
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So what is the word on say...womens overnight laxative?Erin
Female
5'7" 235 lbs Size 18
*mini goal* Under 200 for the first day of summer.
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I dont know, but I was gonna ask about the laxatives too...Comment
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I wouldn't use laxatives to "just to clean myself out a little, maybe speed up progress a little". Water is nature's best laxative along with vegetables. If you are properly hydrated and getting the right amount of fiber and fats, you shouldn't need laxatives as routine matter. Using them could upset your electrolytes causing an imbalance and if you turn to them once, you will likely turn to them again and they can be habit forming. JMO.
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It's one thing to need to flush for medical reasons, but laxatives and all that stuff can make your body become dependant. If you aren't "going" add more fiber to your diet via veggies first. Then try flax or psyllium. Make sure you're drinking enough water. All the laxatives and teas end up doing in the long run is stimulating peristalsis, making you poop.
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Start Date/Weight 6 March 06/186lb(84.5kg)
Goals <140lb(63.6kg)Check!><130lb(59kg)><120lb(54.4kg)>
5'3"(1.6m)/29/f
I've lost 46 pounds since March '06...
New Year, new goal!!
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well, this is a rudimentary question, but was veggies have the most fiber?22 year old Female,
5'4
Started 5/15/2006 - 210.5 lbs - size 18
HW: 218/SW: 210.5/CW: 182/GW: ~150
TOTAL LOST: 28.5 lbs
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Originally posted by dotsamantha
phew thanks for saying this I was about to have a tantrum you guys do not mess with laxatives or stimulating teas!!!!! ..just eat veggies drink more water ...take fiber ... ...
you can not clean your body with a tea it is physiologically impossible!!!!!Comment
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Yikes - now this IS a predicament! I thought we were supposed to take fiber supplements! I've been using Senna Prompt capsules, which contains psyllium husks & senna extract. Box says 5 capsules should 'produce' within about 8 hours.
I got the most awful stomach aches, prior to going; urgently, a few hours after each dose of 5 capsules taken with my other supplements. Once I figured out it was them and not TOM or something else I ate, I reduced the dose. I now take 2 only, and no problem.
If I'm having celery, I skip them.
~Susan
49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??
Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08
...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."
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OMG how did I fail AGAIN(((on temporary break)))Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09
"Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown
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I don't think it is good to be taking senna regularly... I know that it is used in laxatives and it acts on nerve endings I think to cause a bowel movement.. you can become dependent on it ( I have had some bad experiences with laxatives.. they are evil!)
I would think it is better to use high fiber veggies or psyllium/flax instead of fiber supplementsComment
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Ok - laying off the senna a few days. Used celery, steamed voilet leaves, and green boiled peanuts (I'm counting as a rung 1 veggie upon discovering they only have 1 net carb per serving - under 5 per can!!).
Had plenty of BM's all weekend.~Susan
49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??
Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."
.................OMG how did I fail AGAIN(((on temporary break)))Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09
"Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown
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