What is this exactly? I've not heard of it. Is it safe to do?

It takes a while to explain. I'm looking for others who have gone through it and can give advice.

I never heard of it either. By the looks of this, seems not many have.

nope, that's what I was afraid of. well, not much is known about how to treat IBS, so it doesn't hate to explore other theories. It is well known in the "natural health remedies". Ask about it in your local health supplement store.

* it doesn't hurt to explore.

Oh, and it is completely safe and natural.

this may be a bit much to stomach (no pun intended), but have you ever considered or tried a lower colon flush...? I've met with a professional once, but I know a few people, including myself, who have got their own home colonics machine. We all have had great experiences...perhaps its worth looking into?

Let me know if you want to know more specific info...

One of the problems that can occur when getting rid of candida is that when the excess yeasts die off, they release toxins into your body and make you feel very bad. Once you get past this, you'll find that the treatment makes you feel better. I posted an article a while back on candida that discusses this problem.

I haven't done this treatment, but I read about the effects.

Here's the article:

http://www.bluepoppy.com/press/download/articles/dysbiosis.cfm

From the article:
HERXHEIMER REACTIONS

In general, professional Chinese medicine seeks to cure without any side effects, and mostly we do not try to provoke nor do we expect what homeopaths refer to as "healing crises." However, when patients suffer from candidiasis/yin fire scenarios, their first few doses of medicine may provoke what is called a Herxheimer or die-off reaction. According to Western medicine, the medicinals may cause a massive die-off of yeast and fungi throughout the body. As these die, their decomposing bodies cause a type of toxicity within the body. The body may not be able to excrete and expel all these toxins as quickly as the patient would like. In that case, the patient may feel sick due to this back-up of yeast and fungi breakdown products.

how much is a colon cleanse or a machine. my deductible is $2000.

I have done it, feel worse before you get better, but you do get better. just stay away from sugary foods, this includes fruit. i lived on brown rice and veggies for long time, even for breakfast. It set me up for the day, still eat rice and vegs for breakfast sometimes. I cook up big batches of rice and microwave it when I get hungry, seeems easier to digest than many other foods.

I just can't seem to stick to the no sugar. but I have cut back a lot and am keeping it really low. each day I do the best I can. It helps. I no longer have stinging pain in my stomache, but it comes back if I eat too much sugar.