Comments on: Why You Need to Look before You Flush. http://www.theiflife.com/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/ Intermittent Feeding & Fasting for a Lean Lifestyle Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:15:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: 25 Easy Ways to Monitor Your Health Between Check-Ups http://www.theiflife.com/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/comment-page-1/#comment-891 25 Easy Ways to Monitor Your Health Between Check-Ups Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:05:44 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/04/27/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/#comment-891 [...] Look Before You Flush: The color of your urine or stool can tell you much about your health. Daily checks can help you discover if you are digesting your food correctly or if you have food allergies or other digestive problems. Also, ask your doctor about colorectal screening for colon cancer. [...] [...] Look Before You Flush: The color of your urine or stool can tell you much about your health. Daily checks can help you discover if you are digesting your food correctly or if you have food allergies or other digestive problems. Also, ask your doctor about colorectal screening for colon cancer. [...]

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]]> By: Mike OD http://www.theiflife.com/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/comment-page-1/#comment-890 Mike OD Thu, 15 May 2008 17:54:48 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/04/27/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/#comment-890 Emil - Don't be shy about anything when it comes to your health. Stool, stool, stool.....see it's just a word. Trust me....I get worse perverted comments/messages on here, thank goodness for spam filters! Just keep track of your health, and you can live a long and semi-perverted life. :) Emil – Don’t be shy about anything when it comes to your health. Stool, stool, stool…..see it’s just a word. Trust me….I get worse perverted comments/messages on here, thank goodness for spam filters! Just keep track of your health, and you can live a long and semi-perverted life. :)

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]]> By: Emil http://www.theiflife.com/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/comment-page-1/#comment-889 Emil Thu, 15 May 2008 16:56:02 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/04/27/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/#comment-889 I started passing stools daily quite recently, though not since last week (I stayed at my grandparents; lots of desserts, though no grains). It seems that flax is essential. I messed up my thyroid while loosing weight, as I was only eating an egg daily, with lots of nuts and maybe a sausage or two. IF, eating 2000 kcal daily, and lots of broccoli seems to fix it. I had some probiotics today. I think I will start passing daily stools again in no time, although my recent stool was hard and probably had lots of undigested fat in it (it floated, partially). I feel like a pervert writing to you about my stools. Thanks for all your wisdom, Mike! Cheers, Emil. I started passing stools daily quite recently, though not since last week (I stayed at my grandparents; lots of desserts, though no grains). It seems that flax is essential. I messed up my thyroid while loosing weight, as I was only eating an egg daily, with lots of nuts and maybe a sausage or two. IF, eating 2000 kcal daily, and lots of broccoli seems to fix it. I had some probiotics today. I think I will start passing daily stools again in no time, although my recent stool was hard and probably had lots of undigested fat in it (it floated, partially).

I feel like a pervert writing to you about my stools.

Thanks for all your wisdom, Mike!

Cheers,
Emil.

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]]> By: Mike OD http://www.theiflife.com/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/comment-page-1/#comment-882 Mike OD Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:58:28 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/04/27/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/#comment-882 746 - So true. I've heard the wonders of the negatively charged clays such as bentonite (and green clay) for pulling out all the "crap"...literally. You are right on about getting the muscles growing too...as many people can just destroy their guts and then reduce the optimal digestion and utilization of essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and the likes (just cause we eat it...doesn't mean it is getting used 100%...or even 85%!) Could this be a big reason why people have good success on building muscle with less (but still a good amount of course) food on IF?? Great detailed explanation and definitely worth a periodic cycle...and No, eating a mouthful of dirt from the backyard is not the same thing...just in case anyone was wondering. ;) 746 – So true. I’ve heard the wonders of the negatively charged clays such as bentonite (and green clay) for pulling out all the “crap”…literally. You are right on about getting the muscles growing too…as many people can just destroy their guts and then reduce the optimal digestion and utilization of essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and the likes (just cause we eat it…doesn’t mean it is getting used 100%…or even 85%!) Could this be a big reason why people have good success on building muscle with less (but still a good amount of course) food on IF?? Great detailed explanation and definitely worth a periodic cycle…and No, eating a mouthful of dirt from the backyard is not the same thing…just in case anyone was wondering. ;)

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]]> By: 746 http://www.theiflife.com/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/comment-page-1/#comment-885 746 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:56:46 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/04/27/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/#comment-885 Mike OD, great subject matter (no pun). You are right on! I have a group of large clients (large = very big humans) that have consumed very large amounts of food/protein over the years to further their BBing or Powerlifting careers and MANY suffer from these same problems you address. I found that using BENTONITE CLAY (Calcium bentonite and NOT COSTLY) for a short while may help clear up many of these issues and gets them growing again. (see below) WHAT THE HELL IS BENTONITE CLAY???? This is kind of how it works is toxins, pathogenic viruses, aflatoxin (a type of mold) and even pesticides and herbicides can be eliminated by using this clay. These toxins, being positively charged (+), are attracted to the negatively charged platelets of the clay. This clay is known as an “absorber” (-). To give you an idea how the clay binds with the toxins, just imagine how a magnet attracts metals! The bentonite also acts like a sponge. When bentonite is exposed to water, it expands and creates numerous porous spaces in between the particles. Toxins are invariably drawn into these spaces and are then flushed with the bentonite. Bentonite is an inert substance. It is not assimilated in the body and is passed through the body very much unchanged. Bentonite also helps by scraping the linings of the colon thereby freeing it of the various wastes deposited by years of eating an unhealthy diet. Invariably, the colon's ability to absorb nutrients from the food we eat increases as the colon becomes cleaner. Keep up the great work Mike OD! Mike OD, great subject matter (no pun). You are right on! I have a group of large clients (large = very big humans) that have consumed very large amounts of food/protein over the years to further their BBing or Powerlifting careers and MANY suffer from these same problems you address. I found that using BENTONITE CLAY (Calcium bentonite and NOT COSTLY) for a short while may help clear up many of these issues and gets them growing again. (see below)

WHAT THE HELL IS BENTONITE CLAY????
This is kind of how it works is toxins, pathogenic viruses, aflatoxin (a type of mold) and even pesticides and herbicides can be eliminated by using this clay. These toxins, being positively charged (+), are attracted to the negatively charged platelets of the clay. This clay is known as an “absorber” (-). To give you an idea how the clay binds with the toxins, just imagine how a magnet attracts metals!

The bentonite also acts like a sponge. When bentonite is exposed to water, it expands and creates numerous porous spaces in between the particles. Toxins are invariably drawn into these spaces and are then flushed with the bentonite. Bentonite is an inert substance. It is not assimilated in the body and is passed through the body very much unchanged.

Bentonite also helps by scraping the linings of the colon thereby freeing it of the various wastes deposited by years of eating an unhealthy diet. Invariably, the colon’s ability to absorb nutrients from the food we eat increases as the colon becomes cleaner.

Keep up the great work Mike OD!

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]]> By: Sarena Kopciel http://www.theiflife.com/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/comment-page-1/#comment-883 Sarena Kopciel Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:20:21 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/04/27/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/#comment-883 This is a are great product, thought I would share (although costly): http://store.hippocratesinst.org/Crock-Pot-5L-P407C8.aspx This is a are great product, thought I would share (although costly):
http://store.hippocratesinst.org/Crock-Pot-5L-P407C8.aspx

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]]> By: Mike OD http://www.theiflife.com/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/comment-page-1/#comment-884 Mike OD Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:56:48 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/04/27/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/#comment-884 C - Interesting note about standing on your knees. Take a look at this page (<a href="http://www.toilet-related-ailments.com/squatting.html" rel="nofollow">squatting the best toilet posture</a>), you may find things that work better for you. Along those lines while you don't have to go out into the neighbor's yard to try squatting (I would really not suggest that!), you could try just getting a small stool or box to put your feet up while you sit on the toilet...see if that improves anything. Along with cleaning up the gut, getting rid of allergens, getting more healthy bacteria, drinking water...the colon is also a muscle that needs to be exercised. As people who tend to have more contipation will find it harder and harder because like you say, the muscles get "lazy". So another important reason to go daily....exercise the colon and keep the removal process going strong! C – Interesting note about standing on your knees. Take a look at this page (squatting the best toilet posture), you may find things that work better for you. Along those lines while you don’t have to go out into the neighbor’s yard to try squatting (I would really not suggest that!), you could try just getting a small stool or box to put your feet up while you sit on the toilet…see if that improves anything. Along with cleaning up the gut, getting rid of allergens, getting more healthy bacteria, drinking water…the colon is also a muscle that needs to be exercised. As people who tend to have more contipation will find it harder and harder because like you say, the muscles get “lazy”. So another important reason to go daily….exercise the colon and keep the removal process going strong!

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]]> By: C. http://www.theiflife.com/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/comment-page-1/#comment-881 C. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:09:50 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/04/27/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/#comment-881 Thanks Mike, great reply. I have tried upwards of 20billion with little luck. I have hereditary lazy bowels and have suffered from IBS in the past which is of no help. I will try some ground flax seed as well. Oddly enough standing on my knees sometimes solves the problem!?!? Keep up the great blogging! Thanks Mike, great reply. I have tried upwards of 20billion with little luck. I have hereditary lazy bowels and have suffered from IBS in the past which is of no help. I will try some ground flax seed as well. Oddly enough standing on my knees sometimes solves the problem!?!? Keep up the great blogging!

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]]> By: Fermented Veggies for Your Super Health !!!****** | Yogi Zen Dude http://www.theiflife.com/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/comment-page-1/#comment-880 Fermented Veggies for Your Super Health !!!****** | Yogi Zen Dude Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:40:50 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/04/27/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/#comment-880 [...] Why You Need to Look before You Flush. [...] [...] Why You Need to Look before You Flush. [...]

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]]> By: Mike OD http://www.theiflife.com/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/comment-page-1/#comment-888 Mike OD Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:15:29 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/2008/04/27/why-you-need-to-look-before-you-flush/#comment-888 C - There are a number of factors such as are you in good health.....what is the current state of your gut bacteria balance...are you just coming off antibiotics....do you eat any naturally fermented foods....etc. Suggested doses can range by supplement manufacturer as well as some may be high doses per serving/pill. I would say most average people should take anywhere from 2-10 billion per day. (again there are so many factors...including how much you are really going to absorb and what is not destroyed in the process of digestion). I've also seen studies where people have mega dosed with 100 billion daily for 30 days to stop the bad bacteria...and then go on a maintenance of 2-4 billion/day. So...when in doubt start slow and make sure there are no negative side effects (minus going the bathroom). You can try upping little by little to see if it makes a difference but anywhere from 2-10billion/day is a good place to start. Also I've seen manufacturer's say to take it with food.....some say empty stomach to ensure maximum bacteria survival and absorption. Again that could be a different delivery system per each manufacturer so read the label on whatever you have. Someone asked this in the past on which brand to take, so I'll put the link here again as this was recommended by an ND and many seem to like it (and it should easy to find at a local vitamin store somewhere): http://www.newchapter.com/product-categories/whole-food-probiotic-nutrients Side note: If constipation is your issue (along with drinking more water), also make sure you are not overdosing on other types of fiber or fiber supplements. Fruits and vegetables should give you plenty of fiber and will not cause constipation...where as other forms of fiber may actually induce constipation (esp soluble fibers that will absorb too much water like psyllium husks....aka lead to dehydration and constipation). Ground up flaxseeds are probably the only other type of fiber I would say is good to take too as it is an Omega 3 based one and does seem to help people. C – There are a number of factors such as are you in good health…..what is the current state of your gut bacteria balance…are you just coming off antibiotics….do you eat any naturally fermented foods….etc. Suggested doses can range by supplement manufacturer as well as some may be high doses per serving/pill. I would say most average people should take anywhere from 2-10 billion per day. (again there are so many factors…including how much you are really going to absorb and what is not destroyed in the process of digestion). I’ve also seen studies where people have mega dosed with 100 billion daily for 30 days to stop the bad bacteria…and then go on a maintenance of 2-4 billion/day. So…when in doubt start slow and make sure there are no negative side effects (minus going the bathroom). You can try upping little by little to see if it makes a difference but anywhere from 2-10billion/day is a good place to start. Also I’ve seen manufacturer’s say to take it with food…..some say empty stomach to ensure maximum bacteria survival and absorption. Again that could be a different delivery system per each manufacturer so read the label on whatever you have. Someone asked this in the past on which brand to take, so I’ll put the link here again as this was recommended by an ND and many seem to like it (and it should easy to find at a local vitamin store somewhere): http://www.newchapter.com/product-categories/whole-food-probiotic-nutrients
Side note: If constipation is your issue (along with drinking more water), also make sure you are not overdosing on other types of fiber or fiber supplements. Fruits and vegetables should give you plenty of fiber and will not cause constipation…where as other forms of fiber may actually induce constipation (esp soluble fibers that will absorb too much water like psyllium husks….aka lead to dehydration and constipation). Ground up flaxseeds are probably the only other type of fiber I would say is good to take too as it is an Omega 3 based one and does seem to help people.

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