Well, this is a switch. Usually, it's dog poo being discussed here
. Seriously, though, from what I've read, toxins building up in the body are responsible for many ailments. With the skin being an elimination organ, it's not surprising that toxic build-up in the body would manifest itself as skin problems. I've used Puritan's Pride colon cleanser in the past and found it to be minimally effective. However, I did start using flaxseed oil a few months ago (not for colon cleansing) and have noticed I get the same results with it as many of the benefits that colon cleanse makers claim their products provide. If you take too much it can have a laxative effect but about 1 tbsp. daily seems about right for most people. It is most commonly thought of as being good for the skin and hair but has many other health benefits. My wife has been able to get off post-menopausal hormones by using flaxseed oil. I also give my dogs about 1/2 tsp. daily and have noticed a definite improvement in their coats. I'm still concerned about toxins that may remain but am considering using montmorillionite clay for that. It is one of the 'edible' clays and binds with mycotoxins in the intestines so they may be eliminated. The Russians laced candy bars with it following Chernobyl to help clean the radiation from people's bodies in that area. It can be found in several dry dog foods including Nature's Variety, Nature's Logic (which I use) and Halo.