[CaliRanger]

Hey everybody, hows life? I just wanted to ask how everyone takes care of their digestive track. It is extremely important and makes us feel better. How are you keeping it up? Do you eat specialty foods or do you take supplements? Let me know.

[workinman]

i do a detox diet atleast once a year. one of the best things u can do to give ur digestive track a rest and clean it out. other than that i try to eat healthy as much as possible! and drink lots of water

[CaliRanger]

I have heard of these detox things and they work pretty well. Have you ever tried prebiotic fiber?

[GreenTomThumb]

Just go eat at Mcdonalds....usually gets everything out.

[Green-Moo]

If you're eating sensibly, I don't see any need for special supplements to take care of the digestive tract. Yet another marketing con, I think.

[RFL1986]

Same here. Drinking enough water is a big thing that not enough people pay attention to perhaps. Having proper fiber in your diet helps as well but I have never done a cleanse or anything like that before so I can't vouch for how well they work.

[tater03]

Yep, proper fiber is what I try to make sure I am getting. I do try to drink enough water throughout the day but don't always get what I should amount wise.

[rubybeetle]

What about eating yogurt, does anyone think this helps? Plain old yogurt, not that new yogurt with added stuff.

[workinman]

Originally Posted by Green-Moo

If you're eating sensibly, I don't see any need for special supplements to take care of the digestive tract. Yet another marketing con, I think.

not so... what about the toxins from the tap water u drink? from the preservatives and artificial chemicals in your food? from the air you breath? from the over the counter and prescription meds? all of these contribute to toxins built up in your digestive system, skin, lungs, and blood. i'm not talking about these 'detox in a box' kits they sale non stop at health foods, i'm talking about a true 7 day detox... one with a liquid fast, and digestive cleanse for the inside, hydro therapy for the skin, yoga and breathing exercises for the mind and muscles... take my word, after my detox week i feel damn good!!!!

[mollyL]

Originally Posted by rubybeetle

What about eating yogurt, does anyone think this helps? Plain old yogurt, not that new yogurt with added stuff.

Yes, eating old school yogurt helps keep your digestive tract in balance. I also think that it helps with the urinary tract and women's vaginal chemical mix, which can be awfully tricky to maintain at certain times in life. I've heard of women douching with plain yogurt and that is like a silver bullet to yeastie beasties. It is important, though, I've been told, to let the yogurt warm to about room temperature.