"Wrap yourself slim" or Colonics--Has anyone tried this?

[christiangirl]

I've always heard them referred to as "body wraps" and they are offered at the salon I go to (for massages). I asked my masseuse and she said that they really do work. It's not meant to be a quick fix for losing weight--it's merely a detox treatment. The solution ("mud") that the ace bandages are soaked in are agents that pull toxins out of your body in combination with the heat from the sauna-like thing they put you in. However, one of the side effects is shedding water weight and the breakdown of cellulite, so people often get them for that reason instead of the reason they were created for. Usually, the people who come in for them have a wedding to go to or are trying to make military requirements.

So I believe they do work and I'd like to try one (I trust my masseuse; if they didn't, I think she'd be honest with me) but be warned that the inches lost are total: i.e. 1 inch off each of you calves, .75 in off your waist and so forth. Despite what ads say, your loss can be minimal since that's not what it's meant for. Plus, you have to follow a special diet and drink lots of water afterward because, if you go back to unhealthy eating, the toxins will come back and the inches will, too. Oh, and shop around--the place I go to offers a 2 hour session for $100 so whatever place you looked at is way too high.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by christiangirl

However, one of the side effects is shedding water weight and the breakdown of cellulite, so people often get them for that reason instead of the reason they were created for. Usually, the people who come in for them have a wedding to go to or are trying to make military requirements.

Exactly.

Just like people who get their colon cleansed too much, which is unhealthy, because they think it helps them lose weight. There are also all sorts of parasite-based solutions that were invented as detoxers, or "cures" for certain diseases, but are being marketed and used to lose weight.

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Just like people who get their colon cleansed too much, which is unhealthy, because they think it helps them lose weight. There are also all sorts of parasite-based solutions that were invented as detoxers, or "cures" for certain diseases, but are being marketed and used to lose weight.

First of all...ewww. No one is allowed in my colon but Jesus and I highly doubt I'd find him there.

Second, I say get the thing for what it does. If one thinks one needs to detox oneself, it sounds like a good way. But if it's weight we're trying to lose, find a different (and more effective) route then something that was invented for something else. If the loss of body matter is one side effect, then guess how many more there might be!

[Spinderella]

I have to admit. I did buy a package of colonics--ie 4 sessions for $245. I can see the benefits of the process in jump starting the 'reverse' cleaning process to help regulate your system. I did indeed feel better afterwards. There is something to be said about knowing that your system is 'clean' with less 'build up'. It may be a mental thing, but overall, I did feel better for several reasons.

Note...afterwards. The process was awfully uncomfortable...I never got over the weird feeling of how it is done. I won't be graphic, because I don't want to scare away anyone who may be considering the procedure. My therapist was extremely knowledge and was a sister. However, I just couldn't help but wonder; how in the WORLD did you get into THIS profession? I hated to see her number pop up on my cell phone calling to confirm my sessions. After the last one, I have not been back. I might go next year.

So far, wrapping is attractive since it is less invasive when talking about removing 'toxins'.

[lovehaiku84]

Interesting. I had been considering this as a way to detox after learning about colon health at a holistic health fair put on by one of the AKA chapters in my area.