Cleansing the Bowels

I had my colonscopy today and to prepare the bowels I took an oral cleansing drug called Half Lytely.

While the actual solution I had to drink itself was unpleasant (accompanied with sensations of nausea), I found the cleansing process itself to be something that felt really nice. It was like something I did not even know I needed, but this morning (morning after cleansing) I felt somewhat light and refreshed in a way.

Anyhow, I would like to do a bowel cleansing on a more regular basis - maybe once per month. I feel it is beneficial for my health and I will ask my doctor when I see him - but wanted to ask others what they recommend. Is there something that is quite effective or beneficial available over the counter?

Thanks in advance !

Honestly, I doubt your doctor will recommend it. And I really don't think bowel cleanses are necessary...that's why we poop, after all!

Bobby - I know that "light" feeling, but you don't want to do things that might affect the bacterial balance in there. Could you try a clear liquid diet one day a month or something like that, for a "light" but non-harmful (I assume, depending on any other medical issues) regimen?

ditto the above, plus to add that the cleansing of that type of purgative can cause some inflammation in some.

Besides, that way of thinking....meaning bowel cleansing and light feeling....can become addictive. That plus believing that not eating is a good thing.
It can cause all sorts of problems with the digestive tract to become very lazy and overreactive.

Not a good thing....but it's your digestive tract.

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