Cleanse, Detox, or What Have you

[McKenna]

Anyone ever done a cleanse or detox? Liver? Gall Bladder? Kidney?

I was talking to a gal at the gym the other day who was gaga over some detox program she did. I'm somewhat curious, but not sure the effort is worth the result.

Anyone have any experience with these things?

 

[primordial_cooz]

Anyone ever done a cleanse or detox? Liver? Gall Bladder? Kidney?

I was talking to a gal at the gym the other day who was gaga over some detox program she did. I'm somewhat curious, but not sure the effort is worth the result.

Anyone have any experience with these things?

Nothing beats a good chemical enema.

 

[Aquagal]

Stay close to home.

 

[McKenna]

I was wondering how long it would take for someone to mention an enema. Four minutes, apparently.

 

[blobfish]

I think they're good for shrinking your stomach.

 

[McKenna]

Stay close to home.

A guy at work said he did a gall bladder cleanse. His recommendation was not to do it, said it made him sick as a dog. I'm thinking he camped out in the restroom for a few days.

 

[CHNOPS]

They work great for cleaning people's brains out of common sense.

There are no "toxins" in your system, except in health food stores and gyms.

 

[McKenna]

Stay close to home.

P.S. Nice bewb.

 

[primordial_cooz]

I was wondering how long it would take for someone to mention an enema. Four minutes, apparently.

It's old style.

 

[blobfish]

They work great for cleaning people's brains out of common sense.

There are no "toxins" in your system, except in health food stores and gyms.

Yup, that's true. But like I said, they're good for shrinking stomachs.

 

[Aquagal]

Thank you.

 

[McKenna]

They work great for cleaning people's brains out of common sense.

There are no "toxins" in your system, except in health food stores and gyms.

Yup, that's true. But like I said, they're good for shrinking stomachs.

I read something similar on webmd.com, but was hoping to hear from a few with personal experience whether it be yay or nay for detox diets.

They do seem pretty extreme from what I understand; kinda reminds me of the HTC Protocol fad. I don't know, everyone has a success or failure story with every diet/eating program out there. <shrug> Just looking to broaden my horizons.

 

[blobfish]

I read something similar on webmd.com, but was hoping to hear from a few with personal experience whether it be yay or nay for detox diets.

They do seem pretty extreme from what I understand; kinda reminds me of the HTC Protocol fad. I don't know, everyone has a success or failure story with every diet/eating program out there. <shrug> Just looking to broaden my horizons.

Well, if you think you need to, I've always heard that you shouldn't change your diet, but your habits. That was true for me. I lost more than 2/3 of my body weight when I stopped eating meat. Although there is nothing inherently unhealthy about meat, Americans and some other Westerners seem to have a propensity for overindulgence.

 

[Liar]

Well, if you think you need to, I've always heard that you shouldn't change your diet, but your habits. That was true for me. I lost more than 2/3 of my body weight when I stopped eating meat. Although there is nothing inherently unhealthy about meat, Americans and some other Westerners seem to have a propensity for overindulgence.

What is that if not changing your diet?

 

[blobfish]

What is that if not changing your diet?

I was using the word in the context of a dietary regimen.

 

[Liar]

I was using the word in the context of a dietary regimen.

I see. My inner Babelfish failed me. "Diet" in my native tongue mean what you eat. Not how much. You can have a diet of cheeseburgers dipped in lard.

 

[McKenna]

Well, if you think you need to, I've always heard that you shouldn't change your diet, but your habits. That was true for me. I lost more than 2/3 of my body weight when I stopped eating meat. Although there is nothing inherently unhealthy about meat, Americans and some other Westerners seem to have a propensity for overindulgence.

I kinda think it has to be different for every individual, you know? I've known two people who've lost 100+ pounds in the past 12-18 months following an Atkins-like plan. That's a lot of meat, and very limited carbs.

I started reading a book called "Wheat Bellies" that talks about all the grains that are doing our bodies more harm than good. I've not finished the book, so I can't say I have an opinion on it, but it is interesting reading. The first part of the book talks about how modified grain has become in the past 50 years or so; it doesn't even resemble the grain of our grandparents (or great-grandparents, in your case ). And that grain is nothing like the grain grown a thousand years ago or so.

I'm already leery of GMOs, and try to avoid that crap, but in America it's more of a challenge than in other countries (where GMOs are illegal). I mean cripes, there's a reason why Americans are heftier than the rest of the world, right?

There are so many ways this conversation could go that this is the point where I usually throw up my hands and eat a cookie.

 

[McKenna]

I see. My inner Babelfish failed me. "Diet" in my native tongue mean what you eat. Not how much. You can have a diet of cheeseburgers dipped in lard.

Noms.

 

[blobfish]

I see. My inner Babelfish failed me. "Diet" in my native tongue mean what you eat. Not how much. You can have a diet of cheeseburgers dipped in lard.

It has a dual meaning. It's what you eat, and it's also a controlled intake.

I think it's a religious council or something as well, but that's pronounced "dee-et".

 

[CHNOPS]

Leading Environmental Activist’s Blunt Confession: I Was Completely Wrong To Oppose GMOs


I want to start with some apologies. For the record, here and upfront, I apologise for having spent several years ripping up GM crops. I am also sorry that I helped to start the anti-GM movement back in the mid 1990s, and that I thereby assisted in demonising an important technological option which can be used to benefit the environment.

As an environmentalist, and someone who believes that everyone in this world has a right to a healthy and nutritious diet of their choosing, I could not have chosen a more counter-productive path. I now regret it completely.

So I guess you’ll be wondering—what happened between 1995 and now that made me not only change my mind but come here and admit it? Well, the answer is fairly simple: I discovered science, and in the process I hope I became a better environmentalist.

 

[Liar]

I'm already leery of GMO, and try to avoid that crap, but in America it's more of a challenge than in other countries (where GMOs are illegal). I mean cripes, there's a reason why Americans are heftier than the rest of the world, right?

Yes. And it's not GMO. It's HFCS.

 

[Instant_Star]

Anyone ever done a cleanse or detox? Liver? Gall Bladder? Kidney?

I was talking to a gal at the gym the other day who was gaga over some detox program she did. I'm somewhat curious, but not sure the effort is worth the result.

Anyone have any experience with these things?

The only time I "Detox" is after finals week when I've been living on caffeine for a whole semester.

 

[McKenna]

Yes. And it's not GMO. It's HFCS.

That, too.

 

[McKenna]

Leading Environmental Activist’s Blunt Confession: I Was Completely Wrong To Oppose GMOs


I want to start with some apologies. For the record, here and upfront, I apologise for having spent several years ripping up GM crops. I am also sorry that I helped to start the anti-GM movement back in the mid 1990s, and that I thereby assisted in demonising an important technological option which can be used to benefit the environment.

As an environmentalist, and someone who believes that everyone in this world has a right to a healthy and nutritious diet of their choosing, I could not have chosen a more counter-productive path. I now regret it completely.

So I guess you’ll be wondering—what happened between 1995 and now that made me not only change my mind but come here and admit it? Well, the answer is fairly simple: I discovered science, and in the process I hope I became a better environmentalist.

I take it you're pro?

 

[Disgustipated]

Leading Environmental Activist’s Blunt Confession: I Was Completely Wrong To Oppose GMOs


I want to start with some apologies. For the record, here and upfront, I apologise for having spent several years ripping up GM crops. I am also sorry that I helped to start the anti-GM movement back in the mid 1990s, and that I thereby assisted in demonising an important technological option which can be used to benefit the environment.

As an environmentalist, and someone who believes that everyone in this world has a right to a healthy and nutritious diet of their choosing, I could not have chosen a more counter-productive path. I now regret it completely.

So I guess you’ll be wondering—what happened between 1995 and now that made me not only change my mind but come here and admit it? Well, the answer is fairly simple: I discovered science, and in the process I hope I became a better environmentalist.

Fucking Obama and his automotive industry bail out.