Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 pure apple juice with pectin added will help. Also prunes, figs and plums are good for constipation. she should have a hot drink every morning, about a cup full. this should be done before eating. Make this a habit at the same time each morning upon waking. A tablespoon of castor oil will be good too. Peace, Thyme <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Dear Jessica, According to my experience, constipation is the cause for most of our diseases and health problems. The best thing to avoid constipation is to eat fruits and vegetables, mostly raw or semi cooked with no condiments and additives. Fruits and vegetables eaten raw have their own taste that needs to be cultivated. Who does not like cucumber, tomato, onions and the like.\? Dont eat cereals and pulses or beans in seed form and you will see that constipation would disappear and at the same time, it would start controlling or reducing body weight too. If you have specific queries, please let me know. I am dealing with constipation in that manner since the age of 60 years to now when I am 75 plus without any need to take any anti-constipation medicines or drugs. Of course, if need be " isbgol " (I gorget its other name but it is available at any Indian store, can be taken at bed time as per directions of your family physician or vaidya but don't make it a habit. You may also take the advice of other online experts and friends. Wishing your mother speedy recoveryfrom this rather a nasty condition called chronic constipation, S. M. Acharya PS: Please visit www.atbsnr.com for additional tips. --- remindersofthen <remindersofthen wrote: > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has > for many years, > as long as I can remember, in fact. <snip> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 There are so many causes for constipation. There is a chance too that she has had her pelvic floor drop - this is highly possible for a woman who has children. Can you give details about what kind of grains she eats. If you give a bit of detail about the diet that will help. But htere is also the possibility that she has poor flora in the intestine - there is the possibility that she has pelvic floor issues. Could be that she needs to do some cleansing to remove obstruction in the intestines. Could be that she needs pancha karma to increase agni. So many things are possible. Without more details it is hard to judge the root cause of the obesity or the constipation. --- remindersofthen <remindersofthen wrote: > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has > for many years, > as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me > tonight that she > hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that > its pretty normal > for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. > She says it is > very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors > about it they just > ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she > is obese). I am > convinced that the one health issue must have > something to do with the > other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, > which is already > mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always > drank a lot of water, > but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that > she drink a glass > of warm water with lemon every morning when she > wakes up to try and > help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, > and I am going to > get her some good green tea with senna that I drink > sometimes for > detox. Can you think of anything else that could > help her? > Thank you for your help! > Jessica > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Coconut oil everyday will help. Swiss Kriss as a laxative temporarily. Nature's Tea by Unicity everyday along with LiFibre to help balance the bowels and move waste material. She may also want to do a parasite cleanse. Parasites can back up the bowels and prevent absorption. Jenny Kernan Quantum Biofeedback Therapist --- remindersofthen <remindersofthen wrote: > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has > for many years, > as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me > tonight that she > hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that > its pretty normal > for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. > She says it is > very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors > about it they just > ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she > is obese). I am > convinced that the one health issue must have > something to do with the > other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, > which is already > mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always > drank a lot of water, > but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that > she drink a glass > of warm water with lemon every morning when she > wakes up to try and > help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, > and I am going to > get her some good green tea with senna that I drink > sometimes for > detox. Can you think of anything else that could > help her? > Thank you for your help! > Jessica > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 I suffered the same for many years although I'm quite thin. Consuming a large amount of fiber works well, but not alone. Lots of bran, daily apple(s), fruits and vegetables. Having good balance in my intestinal tract with all the right bacteria. Exercise I think is important (in my case Yoga asanas for 1.5 hours 4 to 5 times weekly). I think my daily consumption of black tea was part of the problem. My doctor suggested giving up black tea and having hot coffee each morning. All these factors put together work well for me. I do have to consume far more fiber than most people and suffer extreme constipation when traveling unless I take my own fiber in the form of bran cereal with a very high fiber content. r _______ My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 milk of magnesia for a week, and then begin a colon cleanse and replace the probiotics with kefir or capsules. Wherever the mind wanders, restless and diffuse in its search for satisfaction without, lead it within; train it to rest in the Self. -Bhagavad Gita 6:26 Matthew M. Curtin Managing Director www.icupartners.com www.icuhealthy.com 484-798-7000 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Search movie showtime shortcut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 When I was having chemotherapy, I dealt with this and this is what I found works: Get some of the fiber drink that mixes into everything (I cant think of the brand name) but it's like metamucil except that it mixes up clear and not gritty so you can add it to everything. Also there are tablets that you can crunch on. Taking a " colon cleanser " with senna daily helped. Drinking prune juice, pear juice & eating cherries, plums & blueberries Taking a 100mg stool softener twice a day. walking massaging my tummy in an " L " pattern - so working across to the left and down. A massage therapist can work wonders. So can certain yoga positions & breathing (after walking). Naturopaths have lots of choices. Taking 2000mgs of Vitamin C My husband swears by his cup of coffee in the morning & a bran muffin. Supposedly Aloe vera juice works but I never tried it and ofcourse the old remedies of castor oil or mineral oil but those are rough on your system. I also discovered that there are clinics out there that specialize in cleansing colons. I never tried them but I have a friend who swears by the treatments. Anyway, each person reacts to different things. Walking, water, fruit and a litte senna each day may be all she needs. Good luck. remindersofthen <remindersofthen Friday, March 9, 2007 4:57:13 AM Healing constipation My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. She says it is very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors about it they just ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she is obese). I am convinced that the one health issue must have something to do with the other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, which is already mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always drank a lot of water, but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that she drink a glass of warm water with lemon every morning when she wakes up to try and help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, and I am going to get her some good green tea with senna that I drink sometimes for detox. Can you think of anything else that could help her? Thank you for your help! Jessica ______________________________\ ____ It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. http://tools.search./toolbar/features/mail/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Most of the grains she eats are wheat and rice, like most Americans, but she does do almost everything whole grain. I've tried to convince her to add other grains but she always just says " I don't like oatmeal " . We did Spelt bread for a while. I'm trying to convince her that buying those kinds of organic foods isn't really more expensive, as I have found that it isnt. She loves breads and pastas, they are her favorite foods. My mom loves veggies but usually prepares them steamed. She never overcooks them, she taught me that overcooking ruins a vegetable in every way. She eats meat regularly but only very lean meat and fish. She has actually been constantly on one type of diet or another for the past 15 years. She refuses to do the high protien thing, partly because its bad for you and partly because she wont give up bread. I tend to agree with her, diet should encompass all the food groups. But she swears that shes tried lots of different fiber supplements and nothing has worked. mandv m <mandakiniven wrote: <snip> Can you give details about what kind of grains she eats. If you give a bit of detail about the diet that will help. But htere is also the possibility that she has poor flora in the intestine - there is the possibility that she has pelvic floor issues. <snip> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Careful with Senna as it drains the bowels and is more appropriate for acute situations. For a more chronic condition of constipation she can try persica and cistanches, 2 Chinese herbs that moisten the intestines to encourage bowel movements. You should be able to find a pill form (Chinese patent formula) at your local health food store or you can try here http://www.holisticchineseherbs.com/goldenflower/persicacistanches.html http://www.tcmdirectory.com , " remindersofthen " <remindersofthen wrote: > > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, > as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she > hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal > for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. She says it is > very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors about it they just > ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she is obese). I am > convinced that the one health issue must have something to do with the > other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, which is already > mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always drank a lot of water, > but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that she drink a glass > of warm water with lemon every morning when she wakes up to try and > help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, and I am going to > get her some good green tea with senna that I drink sometimes for > detox. Can you think of anything else that could help her? > Thank you for your help! > Jessica > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I used to have the same problem. In fact, the doc told me I had IBS...and put me on meds...but I refused to stay on those meds. I started taking PROBIOTICS, they provide the intestinal flora that some of us dont have...they keep your intestines healthy. At first I took about 4 a day, now I take two a day. Make sure they are good ones though. Do not buy the ones that are refridgerated. Also, make sure they include FOS (fructo-something) because that provides the necessary sugars to help break down the food in the intestine. Monique - remindersofthen Friday, March 09, 2007 6:57 AM Healing constipation My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. She says it is very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors about it they just ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she is obese). I am convinced that the one health issue must have something to do with the other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, which is already mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always drank a lot of water, but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that she drink a glass of warm water with lemon every morning when she wakes up to try and help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, and I am going to get her some good green tea with senna that I drink sometimes for detox. Can you think of anything else that could help her? Thank you for your help! Jessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Along with the added fiber, I would recommend to her two things: One, if she is not already, have her gradually increase her water intake. Eventually she may want to be drinking as much as one half her body weight in ounces. Two, regular gentle exercise like walking for at least thirty minutes a day will help her bowels move. It is the increased blood flow through the body during exercise which helps remove toxins, flushing them through the body by way of the liver, kidneys and bowels, and her sweat. It's been fairly well documented that obesity can contribute to constipation, and as constipation causes a backlog of toxins in the body which it cannot effectively remove, it has to store them in some fashion. Usually in fatty tissues of one sort or another. Which eventually leads to obesity as the body cannot effectively regulate itself. If you ask her to drink the water with lemon in the morning, try it with cold water instead. The cold water in the system causes the body to focus its energy on digesting what is in the system instead of sening its energy resources elsewhere. Increased digestion activity usually leads to greater bowel movements. A good probiotic might be a worthwhile investment for the same reason as well. As far as the green tea goes == try Essiac tea. It is also good for weight loss, as I understand it. Most health food stores should have it. If not, check with some of the more ethnic markets and ask around. But more importantly, make sure that your mother talks to her doctor before she attempts any extended kind of exercise or dieting regimen. And if the doctor she has now won't listen to her, then perhaps, insurance permitting, it is time for a new doctor. But that is just my opinion. Take what resonates, bless the rest. All best to you and yours, Dawn , " remindersofthen " <remindersofthen wrote: > > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, > as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she > hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal > for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. She says it is > very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors about it they just > ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she is obese). I am > convinced that the one health issue must have something to do with the > other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, which is already > mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always drank a lot of water, > but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that she drink a glass > of warm water with lemon every morning when she wakes up to try and > help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, and I am going to > get her some good green tea with senna that I drink sometimes for > detox. Can you think of anything else that could help her? > Thank you for your help! > Jessica > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Your mother's problem sounds more complicated, however, eat figs every day-if you can't get fresh ones-there is one you can purchase in the health food shop or pharmacy which is a compressed block of figs-it can do wonders, a small slice each day or twice per day til the problem shifts then once per day to help keep regular. If she doesn't like figs then see if there is a choc coated fig in the confectionary store to help hide the flavour. Monique <hrd2hldrls wrote: I used to have the same problem. In fact, the doc told me I had IBS...and put me on meds...but I refused to stay on those meds. I started taking PROBIOTICS, they provide the intestinal flora that some of us dont have...they keep your intestines healthy. At first I took about 4 a day, now I take two a day. Make sure they are good ones though. Do not buy the ones that are refridgerated. Also, make sure they include FOS (fructo-something) because that provides the necessary sugars to help break down the food in the intestine. Monique - remindersofthen Friday, March 09, 2007 6:57 AM Healing constipation My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. She says it is very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors about it they just ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she is obese). I am convinced that the one health issue must have something to do with the other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, which is already mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always drank a lot of water, but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that she drink a glass of warm water with lemon every morning when she wakes up to try and help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, and I am going to get her some good green tea with senna that I drink sometimes for detox. Can you think of anything else that could help her? Thank you for your help! Jessica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 A few things could be suggested - she could get up early - seven o'clock - eat a peice of ginger and then do some walking for fifteen minutes she could try to eat food in the more pita time after ten. I have found this to work very well. Eat a fruit for breakfast - kapha people who eat big breakfasts often do not feel comfortable and then eat toget out of the discomfort. oatmeal would not really be the best as it is very sticky and could make the constipation worse. She could then eat lunch around 12 steamed vegetables - pasta some protien with a bit of spice - cumin, ginger, cayanne to get digestive fire up. A piece of ginger after food for digestion and sitting straight for a few moments after meals helps quicken digestion. she could go for a walk half an hour after meals and do a little wieght lifting - five pound weights are fine. Supper should be before seven or eight and then another peice of ginger. Triphala and hot water before bed. She could also do some breathing in the morning - I would suggest bastrika pranayama. This should help a bit I hope. Jessika Stone <remindersofthen wrote: Most of the grains she eats are wheat and rice, like most Americans, but she does do almost everything whole grain. I've tried to convince her to add other grains but she always just says " I don't like oatmeal " . <snip> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 dear jessica.. ask yr mother to take juice of 3/4 bitter gourds [in india we call them karela]...first thing in the morning---and after an hour or so...drink about a litre of water.[not to eat or drink anything-in between] i assure u she will be relieved of her problem soon after.this has worked on the most chronic constipation. zee! , " remindersofthen " <remindersofthen wrote: > > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, > as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she > hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal > for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. She says it is > very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors about it they just > ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she is obese). I am > convinced that the one health issue must have something to do with the > other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, which is already > mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always drank a lot of water, > but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that she drink a glass > of warm water with lemon every morning when she wakes up to try and > help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, and I am going to > get her some good green tea with senna that I drink sometimes for > detox. Can you think of anything else that could help her? > Thank you for your help! > Jessica > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I wonder if it could be related to her hormones? Is she menopausal or peri-menopausal? I'm definitely no doctor, however, I've noticed since I entered my late 30's, I have about 2 or 3 days of constipation when I PMS. It's quite a blow to me when it happens because I generally have two to three b-movements each day. But when I PMS, I have 2 or 3 days when I don't go until late in the day and then I have bowel cramping and a headache. Once I've moved on to the next phase of PMS, I'm back to being regular. If it's possibly related to hormones, then she needs to press her doctor on it or better yet see a naturopath or homeopath who won't try to push Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) drugs on her if it is her hormones causing the constipation. HRT DOES cause breast cancer, my sister is living proof. I agree with Misty about the water situation. I'd check to see just how much water she's actually drinking especially if does eat a high fiber diet. Fiber can actually be constipating without enough water consumption. Or maybe also look at foods, supplements, liquids she takes in that might possibly be diuretic. Even if she's drinking a lot of water, if she consumes food stuffs that have a diuretic affect (like coffee, dandelion tea, etc.) that will offset some of the water she's drinking. She might also need some pro-biotics or digestive enzymes. There was a naturopath on PBS a couple of months ago talking about the 4 elements that keep people regular: High Fiber, Omega-3, Probiotics, Enzymes. Sounds like she is doing the first two, fiber and O3, but it might be worth investigating probiotics and enzymes further also. Hope this helps! God bless, Leslie , " remindersofthen " <remindersofthen wrote: > > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, > as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she > hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal > for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. She says it is > very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors about it they just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 When we eat chapati (the Indian bread) we buy wheat and get it powdered in flour mill. We add 500 grams of Soyabean to 4 KG of wheat while grinding. While kneeding the dough, we add two spoons of castor oil. Chapati made from this dough gives very good motion becasue of the castor oil. ayurveda , mandv m <mandakiniven wrote: > > A few things could be suggested - she could get up early - seven o'clock - eat a peice of ginger and then do some walking for fifteen minutes she could try to eat food in the more pita time after ten. I have found this to work very well. <snip> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 ayurveda , " remindersofthen " <remindersofthen wrote: > > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, > as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she > hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal > for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. She says it is > very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors about it they just > ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she is obese). I am > convinced that the one health issue must have something to do with the > other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, which is already > mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always drank a lot of water, > but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that she drink a glass > of warm water with lemon every morning when she wakes up to try and > help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, and I am going to > get her some good green tea with senna that I drink sometimes for > detox. Can you think of anything else that could help her? > Thank you for your help! > Jessica Hi Jessica! There are numerous healing benefits from eating dark leafy greens. The fiber in spinach for example provides relief from constipation whenever eaten raw or lightly cooked (steamed in fine as well). We use frozen varieties, however fresh contains considerably more nutrients. Regardless of which method of cooking is used, the results are the same. The fiber in the frozen/fresh greens works to clear out the rid the toxic waste in the colon. I use one small box of frozen spinach each day. When cooked lightly most of the fiber remains intact! Blessings, JoAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 If you need to do a gross evacuation of your mother's bowel before you establish good bowel flora and good dietary habits - then to clear things out totally try this - it is powerful and quick acting:- First thing in the morning take two heaping tablespoons of Epsom's Salts in a glass of warm water (a clothes peg on the nose with help with the taste if your mum is sensitive) quickly followed by a hot cup of black tea with milk - follow these instructions to the letter and within an hour an evacuation will occur and probably throughout the day if your mum is that far impacted. She would need to rest and take plenty of fluids and fruits through the day as it is quite an exhausting experience and can easily dehydrate people. Your body's Many Cries for water is useful in cases like this too. HTH Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 I once read adding soybeans to wheat while powdering and using for making chapatis, causes Correxia. Is this true? Can anyone throw some light on this? Thanks and Regards. - When we eat chapati (the Indian bread) we buy wheat and get it powdered in flour mill. We add 500 grams of Soyabean to 4 KG of wheat while grinding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 To all friends, When we try to get relief from constipation in older age, we have consider the role of Vata in the body, age and season. Usually I suggest following in my practice - which is very helpful in most cases. Drink 1 glass (200 ml) warm milk + 1 tsf pure cow's ghee and 2 pinch of ginger powder, at bed time. This produces good sleep too. After 15 to 20 days, when intestines will be smoother from within, the person will not need to have any laxative. Only this recepy works. You can continue as long as you wish. Best wishes, Dr. Prerak Shah www.ayulink.com _____ > > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many > years, > > as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she > > hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal > > for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Author agrres with what Dr. Prerak has suggested. He would like to add some more spice. This tonic author often suggests to elderlies. You can see the same procedure as a daily bedtime laxative in file " Eight Day Detox Program.doc " stored at the link http://health.ayurvedaarticles/Dr. %20BhateFiles/ with one difference, 1 tsf cow ghee is replaced by 1-2 tsp Castor oil and 2 pinches ginger powder is replaced by 1/2 tsp ginger powder. The reasons are: 1. YOu may not get Indian cow ghee even in Ahmedabad easily, but castor oil is available even in Alaska. 2. With other special food in 8 day Detox program, even castor oil 1- 2 tsp will not be damaging, even for 70 plus people. the green juices, leafy veggies, lemon water will be hydrating the colon to an extent that body's intelligence will be activated to attack the toxicity of castor oil. And in the whole planet nothing is more greasy than castor oil! That is why at one time it was being used as lubricant in 30,000 feet high flying jets. 3. 1-2 tsp means start at 1 tsp and slowly go to 2 tsp depending on need and response. 4. When you force the colon to submit to elimination, you must provide nutrition too, that is why milk is needed. Milk serves as sugar coating to bitter pill, author provides even candy sugar and cardamom too, so that taking castor oil becomes easy. Milk and ghee provides protection from corroding/eroding tendency of many toxic herbs. Secondly milk fat provides communication ability to cells, an essential glyconutrient with lactose. 5. Gindger powder when boiled in milk is a strong vata pacifier, as vipaka is " madhur " . Most arthritis cases yield to this bedtime tonic. Mixing aswagandha (1 tsp) for old people gives still better sleep, as aswgandha has seretonic precursor! That is why name somnifera. And boiling till all water evaporates cooks aswagandha too, so that more somniferum is released. For a dehydrated spastic colon, energy in the form of lactose and candy sugar (Khadi sakkar) is needed for action. That is why these day people have another motion after tea/coffee. It is not caffeine but sugar+milk which is the driving force. 6. Lastly, please do not ask where one gets Indian cow milk! Take cows from India and look after them with love and affection, rather than making them milk machines. ayurveda , " Dr. Prerak Shah " <ayulink11 wrote: > > To all friends, > When we try to get relief from constipation in older age, we have > consider the role of Vata in the body, age and season. > Usually I suggest following in my practice - which is very helpful > in most cases. Drink 1 glass (200 ml) warm milk + 1 tsf pure cow's > ghee and 2 pinch of ginger powder, at bed time. This produces good > sleep too. After 15 to 20 days, when intestines will be smoother > from within, the person will not need to have any laxative. Only > this recepy works. You can continue as long as you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 ---loads to try more exercise castor oil packs applied to the stomach area ... colonics enemas- detoxing diet ..... and then there is safron tea too ... phillIn , " remindersofthen " <remindersofthen wrote: > > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, > as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she > hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal > for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. She says it is > very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors about it they just > ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she is obese). I am > convinced that the one health issue must have something to do with the > other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, which is already > mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always drank a lot of water, > but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that she drink a glass > of warm water with lemon every morning when she wakes up to try and > help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, and I am going to > get her some good green tea with senna that I drink sometimes for > detox. Can you think of anything else that could help her? > Thank you for your help! > Jessica > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 I am obese also and my doctor ignores everything else as well. I have thyroid disease and the " numbers " are within the range they are supposed to be so it is assumed that i eat too much. My caloric intake is 1500 calories a day so there is no reason why i should weigh 310 pounds, but, it is ignored and assumed i am not truthful. Seems like nowadays doctors dont care or either have too much on their plates so they can't give the attention that is deserved. , " pjb12345uk " <pho wrote: > > ---loads to try > more exercise > castor oil packs applied to the stomach area ... > > colonics enemas- detoxing diet ..... > and then there is safron tea too ... > > phillIn , " remindersofthen " > <remindersofthen@> wrote: > > > > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, > > as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she > > hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal > > for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. She says it is > > very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors about it they just > > ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she is obese). I am > > convinced that the one health issue must have something to do with > the > > other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, which is already > > mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always drank a lot of > water, > > but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that she drink a > glass > > of warm water with lemon every morning when she wakes up to try and > > help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, and I am going > to > > get her some good green tea with senna that I drink sometimes for > > detox. Can you think of anything else that could help her? > > Thank you for your help! > > Jessica > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 hi zee...!!! u advice to take 3 or 4 bitter gourds juice..or 3/4 of one bitter gourd???? i ve chronic constipation too...so i ll try this too!!! thanks..... Hah!!! <zeenu99 wrote: dear jessica.. ask yr mother to take juice of 3/4 bitter gourds [in india we call them karela]...first thing in the morning---and after an hour or so...drink about a litre of water.[not to eat or drink anything-in between] i assure u she will be relieved of her problem soon after.this has worked on the most chronic constipation. zee! , " remindersofthen " <remindersofthen wrote: > > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, > as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she > hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal > for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. She says it is > very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors about it they just > ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she is obese). I am > convinced that the one health issue must have something to do with the > other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, which is already > mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always drank a lot of water, > but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that she drink a glass > of warm water with lemon every morning when she wakes up to try and > help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, and I am going to > get her some good green tea with senna that I drink sometimes for > detox. Can you think of anything else that could help her? > Thank you for your help! > Jessica > No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Mail for Mobile. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Dear Jessica, RE: Constipation issue You say your mom is obese. Is she on any kind of excersize program? Walking and stretching? If she is unable to walk for any distance, begin with stretching excersizes-work her up to walking ten minutes a day... then gradually build up to 30 minutes at least five days a week. Of course, she will need to continue to drink (7-9 glasses of) water everyday, eat plenty of wholesome foods..six small meals a day .. rather the three square meals. Her constipation sounds pretty serious to me... she needs an active plan to rebalance her body. Don't forget fiber and good vitamin supplements! Best wishes, Susan NM ruquaiya tariq <ruquaiyapk wrote: hi zee...!!! u advice to take 3 or 4 bitter gourds juice..or 3/4 of one bitter gourd???? i ve chronic constipation too...so i ll try this too!!! thanks..... Hah!!! <zeenu99 wrote: dear jessica.. ask yr mother to take juice of 3/4 bitter gourds [in india we call them karela]...first thing in the morning---and after an hour or so...drink about a litre of water.[not to eat or drink anything-in between] i assure u she will be relieved of her problem soon after.this has worked on the most chronic constipation. zee! , " remindersofthen " <remindersofthen wrote: > > My mother suffers from terrible constipation and has for many years, > as long as I can remember, in fact. She told me tonight that she > hasn't had a bowl movement in five days, and that its pretty normal > for her to go a week without having a bowl movement. She says it is > very uncomfortable but when she talks to doctors about it they just > ignore it and focus on her other health issues (she is obese). I am > convinced that the one health issue must have something to do with the > other. She tries adding extra fiber to her diet, which is already > mostly grains and vegetables, and she has always drank a lot of water, > but none of it seems to help. I have suggested that she drink a glass > of warm water with lemon every morning when she wakes up to try and > help her, that she take some essential fatty acids, and I am going to > get her some good green tea with senna that I drink sometimes for > detox. Can you think of anything else that could help her? > Thank you for your help! > Jessica > No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Mail for Mobile. Get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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