Guest guest Posted August 21, 2001 Report Share Posted August 21, 2001 With all of these, one should avoid taking in excess. I'll just comment on the ones I know well, since some of these items are apparently proprietary products that I have not seen. Aloe Vera Gel: There should be no reason to take more than 1/2 oz. internally in a day. But I have never heard of an overdose. Sometimes people experience mild diarrhea with it, which is usually said by the manufacturers to be a case of the body expelling toxins. Normally I use the gel only externally, for sunburns and some rashes. The flavor is fairly yucchy. If for any reason I want to take it internally, might as well go out and buy some juice. Conjugated Linoleic Acid: This is, I think, a type of fat, and so should not be taken in excess. There should be some label directions. Excess fat, even a pure type such as this, gets bound up in body tissues where it can inappropriately absorb chemicals that the body should be eliminating. Stevia: Any sweetener will have the same hazard -- that the appetite will increase afterwards. In China it is customary to have sweets before meals. I have noticed this works well for me as a diabetic. I have experimented with it some, and found that it does seem to reduce cravings for sweets but will sometimes increase cravings for starches. Some people find Stevia to be quite bitter. I suspect there are wide variations in how people react to this substance, and that we all have a lot more to learn about it. At 10:29 AM 8/21/01 -0400, you wrote: >Does anyone know of any health risks or side effects to taking any or all of the following: >Chromium Picolinate >Aloe Vera Gel >Collmark >Fosmark >Leanmark >Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) >Stevia > >Any information would be helpful and appreciated. >Thanks! >Patie -- Michael Riversong ** Professional Harpist, Educator, and Writer ** RivEdu ** Phone: (307)635-0900 FAX (413)691-0399 http://home.earthlink.net/~mriversong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Hello my name is Karen. I am 27 years old and I have just now been off depression meds for a year and I would like to do a juice detox to help with weight loss and to feel better. I took meds for about 13 or 14 years and I know I have a great deal of it still in my body stored and I would like to detox it so I can heal and feel better. Is there a safe way to do a juice fast? I have tried drinking mainly juice and I have lost about 6 pounds in like a week and a 1/2. But I get these times of great energy and then I end up being so tired.. When I go to sleep I tend to have nightmares and sweat and just feel odd. I read that was the built up meds coming out of my body. I have tried to juice most all day with a meal at night just to keep my body from getting to weak I work two jobs and I would like to find a plan I can handle. Does anyone know of a good juice fasting plan or how to do it right? I am new to this and need all the help I can get.. Thanks, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Hi Karen, Just a thought: how about having juices during the day followed by a green blender smoothie (fruit & dark greens) in the evening? You would still get the benefit of having food at night to keep up your strength, while continuing to detox and get optimal nutrition. Best wishes! Sharrhan Karen <Karen62879 wrote: Hello my name is Karen. I am 27 years old and I have just now been off depression meds for a year and I would like to do a juice detox to help with weight loss and to feel better. I took meds for about 13 or 14 years and I know I have a great deal of it still in my body stored and I would like to detox it so I can heal and feel better. Is there a safe way to do a juice fast? I have tried drinking mainly juice and I have lost about 6 pounds in like a week and a 1/2. But I get these times of great energy and then I end up being so tired.. When I go to sleep I tend to have nightmares and sweat and just feel odd. I read that was the built up meds coming out of my body. I have tried to juice most all day with a meal at night just to keep my body from getting to weak I work two jobs and I would like to find a plan I can handle. Does anyone know of a good juice fasting plan or how to do it right? I am new to this and need all the help I can get..Thanks, Karen Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Hi Karen, Congratulations on being off the meds. That is a great accomplishment. I agree with Sharrhan on the smoothies. The fiber should help to slow down your detox symptoms and at the same time you will be getting optimal nutrition. If/when you want to go ahead with a strict juice fast though, this site may help you: http://www.freedomyou.com/ In health, Wendy _______________ All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC. Get a free 90-day trial! http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwlo0050000002msn/direct/01/?href=http://clk.atd\ mt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwlo0050000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://www.windowsonecare.co\ m/?sc_cid=msn_hotmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 In a message dated 27/11/06 8:41:59 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, ky_wendylynn writes: http://www.freedomyou.com/ Thanks for the website.And all the information everyone.. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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