I go 6 to7 days without having a BM unless I take this dieters tea. Professional opinion please?
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While it is normal, for some people, not to have a BM every day, it is not normal to go 6 or 7 days without one.  Chances are that you just have chronic constipation but it would be best to see your physician to be sure there is not something else going on.  I recommend a visit to your doctor asap to be on the safe side.
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i recommend certain types of organic teas without any sugar. there are teas for fasting and detox which do the trick. They usually contain dandelion and dont taste the best.
940480
I fast once a week for 24 hours at a stretch. During that time, I do not eat solid foods, but I do have many sorts of liquid, including nutritional shakes, fruit juice, V8, lots of water, etc. It doesn't do any harm when it is of such short duration. I have fasted for up to 3 days before, and I'd say that is as long a time as I ever want to drag out a fast. I imagine you could go longer if you were careful to maintain a good balance of nutritional fluids.\n\nI often have days where I only think of the food I'm not eating when I fast, but I then make myself remember why I do it, which is for discipline and solidarity with my husband, who also does it. I think of the fact that if I can voluntarily go without food for 24 hours, then I have a sort of structure and discipline in my life. Spiritually, there are ups and downs, but it helps me to focus on real problems without the nagging "what's for dinner" thought. It removes a level of mundanity from life and allows one to focus on important questions or gain insights. I'm only halfway through my morning coffee, so I hope that made some sense!\n\nP.S. I imagine that even someone with metabolic problems or diabetes could do it if the liquids contain the proper nutrients.
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I've been taking it and have not noticed any weight loss, but I don't take it regularly.  I also take green tea pills, chromium picolate (SP?) and was taking Hoodia.  No real loss or changes.  I did hear a doctor on tv saying that everyone, everyone should take a multi and a fish oil. \n\nI have experienced weight loss by cutting back on beer (my vacation and de-stresser) and eating 1/2 a grapefruit every day, plus fresh lemon juice in my water.\n\nAs far as depression...talk to your doctor.  I know everyone says that, but do it.  Talk to him about weight loss too.  If he says to change your diet..and nothing else, see another doctor.  LOTS of folks have depression.  LOTS.  Your doctor has heard it many times and won't think you are a nut for saying it.  There are lots of meds for it, so you have options.
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Well, better try just a small amount because even though its herbal and no chemical involvement you can't be sure that it is good for you.  It may be good for some but you can never be sure that it will be good for you too.  I tried a tea before, it makes me go to the bathroom after about 3 hours.  They say that it is a good sign because it is cleansing my stomach but if you are on a go...i don't think that is good for you.  Try it once, for a couple of days then you will see if it is good for you.  Good luck.
865239
For two or thee consecutive days each month eat only fruit and veg (as much as you like but exclude peas, beans, corn, potatoes and bananas).  Drink only water, unsweetened tea/juice or herbal tea and avoid alcohol.  Make a pot of vegetable soup and include cabbage and celery in the ingredients.  You will lose 2lbs each day and will also be detoxing your body.  Eat a good multi-vitamin while you are doing this though because you may feel a little weak.  Don't do it for any more than 2/3 days though before returning to a normal healthy diet.\n\nhttp://www.freewebs.com/spiritualhealing
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could be.  Do find out you need to treat it like a science experiment.  Drink it and then see how you feel.  Don't drink it for a few days and then drink it again.  If you feel that way then I'd so don't drink it!
1089889
Meh, eating the stuff once in a while is okay.  Once every week or two won't hurt you, as long as you live a relatively healthy lifestyle.  : )
931536
dude... stop drinking for a week you will lose 10 lbs.. and trust me you will feel so much better you wont want to drink it
769859
You go girl....you tell them... Actually 6 small meals a day is okay... dont starve yourself, thats even worse...drinking coffee is not bad for you and if it helps with the cravings go for it... good luck...\n\nif your worried about me giving this lady bad advice, please read my other answer. I do agree with the water... and it is a diuretic... but if its helping with her eating habits than it may just work for her... like she said its better than stuffing her face with cupcakes...\n\njust like smoking...nicorette isnt good for you, but if it helps cut the craving then its obviously doing something right. what may work for one person may not work for another...
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Oh yeah! My friend told me the same story! Weird... ;-)\n\nI think, what you need to do, is limit the amount of iced tea you drink. One a day, possibly? Also, drink other drinks like orange juice and MILK. I think it is true because my friend asked MY health teacher and he said that is was. I think it can happen, and if you limit your amounts, you should be fine. You can get "unaddicted" slowly, but surely.\n\nHope this helps!
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my friend had the same problem...\n\nTake my advice, do not use medication -instead plan your diet and exercise.\n\nAnything that is unnatural for the body or mind is bound to have side effects, the only thing is that it will not effect the one who is selling it or endorsing it. But the effected party may never get to meet the manufacturer. \n\n Do not take any pills to lose weight. It will only bring on another problem ,,,Addiction. Walk 2-3 miles at least 3-4 times out of week and you will see huge difference. Also, try grapefruit juice.. \n\nSleep well. go to bed earlier and up earlier. Exercise in the morning when you wake up, not in the evening before bed. 7 hours of GOOD sleep is a must.\n\n Occupy yourself with a hobby that keeps your attention for a long period of time. A hobby like this keeps your mind focused and gives less of a chance for snacking from boredom.Keep working out, drink water a lot, eat 5 to 6 meals a day but in small quantities, vegtables are important specially cucumber and lattice, fruits not be eaten after meals except by 2 to 3 hours, minimize the starch quantities in your meals lots of salad is important, your last meal must be before you sleep by 2 to 3 hours\nthe most important thing is you don't lose patient wait and have a strong will to be as what you want. \n\nalso with all these aside try drinking green tea... it helps inner system work faster... good luck!!!
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I have taken it in the past. I was monitored by a physician.   It is most important to be followed by a physician and not get it on-line.  There could be serious consequences.  Particularly addiction. irregular heartbeat, palpitations hypertension please listen to your body.   I was successful in losing 60 lbs and keeping it off for 2 years.  It is EXTREMELY important for you to modify your eating habits to a healthy diet and maintain your exercise after you stop taking the medication.  If you did not get this from a physician then find one who specializes in weight-loss and have him monitor you.  Good luck
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I think I posted that Homeopathic remedy !\nARSENICUM ALBUM 200, three drops in a sip of water every four hours.Always take them half hour before or after meals meaning always on an empty stomach. Avoid Chocolates Coffee Mints and Red Meat while taking Homeopathic Medicines. Keep me posted about your progress.\nTake care and God Bless.
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Hey buddy!\n\nGreat question!  Here is the deal.  \n\nYou have a metabolism that probably burns about 2000 calories per day, if you just sleep.  Let's call this your resting metabolism.  In sci fi terms it is called your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate).  \n\nNow, when you don't eat 2000 calories for an extended period of time, your body can start to think it is starving (and for good reason); accordingly, it will slow down making your heart rate and system burn less calories, although it will still need to burn them.  So maybe now your BMR drops to 1500 calories/day, so your rate of burning calories drops and is probably why you started to feel pretty depressed.  It seems that heart rate and mood are linked.  Think waking up versus having a good cup of coffee.  Anyways, this is an aside, but should tell you I know what I am talking about. \n\nOK, let's get at your weight loss.  You said you were hardly eating anything, thus, you were creating a calorie deficit for yourself.  If you don't eat anything, yet you burn 1500 calories just living, albeit down from the faster metabolism of 2000, you still need to pull this energy source from somewhere.  Since you weren't eating, by deductive reasoning you can see that it came from your body fat stores.  Voila!  You were burning body fat.  Do starvation diets work?  Heck yes!  However, it is usually short term since who wants to be depressed or asleep the whole time.  As an example, this is exactly what happens to bears when they hibernate.  They stuff their faces with berries and salmon and whatever, then hit the cave and lay low for four months.  There metabolism drops big time since they just need to stay alive (deep sleep), but because they are not eating, they come out of the cave much leaner (six pack abs :) ) because they used their fat to fuel their long deep slumber. \n\nSo the two phenomenon can co-exist.  You can lower your metabolism and lose body fat.  However, as you attest, this isn't a very fun way to do it.  \n\nWithout getting really into it, the better (call in more mentally and physcially healthy) way to lose weight is to eat at your BMR, which keeps your metabolism normal; then stay active doing what you like to do.  Shoot hoops, dance, shop, hunt, golf, etc.  By staying active, your excess NRG over your BMR keeps you burning fat from the deficit.  Moreover, you won't be cranky or depressed the whole time.  The healthy clip you should expect is one to two pounds per week.\n\nKnowledge is more than half the battle.  :)\n\nI also suggest that you find someone knowledgeable to encourage and motivate you to help you reach your goal.  This really helps.  \n\nI believe this answers your question, but if not, you may email me.\n\nGood luck on your diet and fitness goals!\n\nTrainer Gregg\ngregg@leandownsite.com\n"You can achieve anything you set your mind on."
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it depends on how much you were doing and for how long and how much water you drink. i have a friend who was a super heavy user like 2 -3 grams a day and was quite stout body shape he went to detox and was clean for a week and still tested postive for meth!?! and he hadn't done any at all for 1 week!! so i recommend drinking as much h20 and green tea as possible. and this is a must, if you have access to a steam room go in for 10 - 15 minutes twice a day or take epson salt baths this will make you sweat out the toxins like mad. it also makes you feel super wired cause it is releasing any of the speed stored in your system. its also an amazing way to detox. also take alot of b12 to give you energy. good luck
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I'd recommend the Hollywood diet to you. For two days you drink only water and the juice they make. They say you can lose ten pounds during that time, if you continue to eat right it will stay off. I tried it and didn't have any difficulty doing it and lost about 8 pounds and it is still off. It doesn't taste bad at all. Plus, after doing it I really feel better than before I started. It is supposed to remove the toxins from your system. I really do think it works. I have more energy, I'm not as depressed and I am not as tired as I was before.\n\nSorry, I don't know anything about Trim Spa. But this is just a suggestion since you don't have much to lose.