Guest guest Posted March 30, 2001 Report Share Posted March 30, 2001 WOW! A lot of interesting remedies here . . . I have none of those, but I will say that this question has come up a few times in my LLL group, and you'd be surprised to find out how many people simply aren't eating and drinking right. Recent studies show that the normally recommended 8 glasses aren't necessarily enough. My husband is 6'2 " , 300 lbs (I know, big!), and he needs like 14. I am 5'6, 135 lbs., but I still need about 11 or 12 since I am breastfeeding. When I don't drink enough, I can tell it by the quality of my stools. Those morning headaches at the top of your head can also be a sign of dehydration. I would ask this person what kinds of grains she eats, and how much. Wonder bread? Bagels? Rice crispies? They have zero fiber, and a lot of people eat grains in only those forms. That sort of stuff will block *anybody* up, especially if they aren't getting enough fiber. Can she do whole grain cereals, whole grain breads, brown rice? And teach her that the bread has to say " WHOLE wheat " , not just " wheat " . Does she eat a lot of meat? Cheese? Those can block you up. And lastly, how much fiber from fruit and veggies does she get? Bet you anything she only gets a modest amount of veggies. A lot of people hardly eat veggies at all. And when they do, they overcook them! Raw is best! Lastly, a gross testimony (since everything around here has to be first hand!). When our oldest was three, he went to stay the weekend at Grandma's. The entire weekend, he did not eat *ANY* vegetables or fruits, and ate " junk " cereal. On Monday, he was so constipated he cried. I called around trying to find a colonic irrigationist who would do someone that little. I finally found a lady who did colonics and was also a nurse, and she suggested a warm enema with oil. I did that, and he was able to push it most of the way out and --- hit the scroll bar now if you are squeamish --- I had to actually BREAK it the rest of the way off. Has never happened again, and never will as long as I'm in charge!!!! OK, now I'm done. Constancia, who is surprised she actually had something to contribute! ______________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2001 Report Share Posted April 3, 2001 Dear Constancia, And a very good contribution. Most of us forget how important it is to drink water and lots of it. It's one of those things we just kinda take for granted. Good post. Best regards, Doc PS. Don't worry about the gross out. This kind of chat goes on around here all the time. You wanna see gross? You should see the 6 inch long, 4 inch wide, 2 inch thick 10 oz oval tumor that just came out of the breast of one of my patients ) Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington - chevere33 herbal remedies Thursday, March 29, 2001 11:07 PM [herbal remedies] Re: chronic constipation WOW! A lot of interesting remedies here . . . I have none of those, butI will say that this question has come up a few times in my LLL group,and you'd be surprised to find out how many people simply aren't eatingand drinking right. Recent studies show that the normally recommended 8glasses aren't necessarily enough. My husband is 6'2", 300 lbs (I know,big!), and he needs like 14. I am 5'6, 135 lbs., but I still need about11 or 12 since I am breastfeeding. When I don't drink enough, I can tellit by the quality of my stools. Those morning headaches at the top ofyour head can also be a sign of dehydration.I would ask this person what kinds of grains she eats, and how much. Wonder bread? Bagels? Rice crispies? They have zero fiber, and a lotof people eat grains in only those forms. That sort of stuff will block*anybody* up, especially if they aren't getting enough fiber. Can she dowhole grain cereals, whole grain breads, brown rice? And teach her thatthe bread has to say "WHOLE wheat", not just "wheat". Does she eat a lot of meat? Cheese? Those can block you up.And lastly, how much fiber from fruit and veggies does she get? Bet youanything she only gets a modest amount of veggies. A lot of peoplehardly eat veggies at all. And when they do, they overcook them! Raw isbest!Lastly, a gross testimony (since everything around here has to be firsthand!). When our oldest was three, he went to stay the weekend atGrandma's. The entire weekend, he did not eat *ANY* vegetables orfruits, and ate "junk" cereal. On Monday, he was so constipated hecried. I called around trying to find a colonic irrigationist who woulddo someone that little. I finally found a lady who did colonics and wasalso a nurse, and she suggested a warm enema with oil. I did that, andhe was able to push it most of the way out and --- hit the scroll bar nowif you are squeamish --- I had to actually BREAK it the rest of the wayoff. Has never happened again, and never will as long as I'm incharge!!!! OK, now I'm done.Constancia, who is surprised she actually had something to contribute!______________GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO!Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less!Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit:http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 I suffered from lifelong chronic constipation, just like my father. Dad " fixed " his problem by turning to fiber. He takes psyllium on a daily basis, the generic kind from the coop. I found my problem solved itself once I started taking enzymes between meals, not with meals. (I'd been taking them with meals but that didn't change anything.) I'm not sure if all enzyme products CAN be taken between meals but the stuff that I use, called " The Ultimate Enzyme, " can be used either way. My friend's husband, with chronic constipation, started taking cod liver oil pills and that solved his problem. So expirement and see what works for you. - Anna At 11:39 PM 7/18/03 -0500, you wrote: >Hi group: > >I am so thrilled so many responded to my inquiry for ovarian cancer. I have >a friend with prostate cancer and I sent the information to him also. Thank >you again. I am eternally grateful. > >Does anyone have information on remedies for chronic constipation? It is a >very severe case and any information is welcome. > >Thank you again, >mjd > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 Intestinal Cleanse #1 formula in the files under Dr. Ian Shillington will take care of the constipation. Read all the info on bowel cleansing to fix the problem. Janet - mjd_subs herbal remedies Friday, July 18, 2003 9:39 PM [herbal remedies] Chronic Constipation Hi group:I am so thrilled so many responded to my inquiry for ovarian cancer. I havea friend with prostate cancer and I sent the information to him also. Thankyou again. I am eternally grateful.Does anyone have information on remedies for chronic constipation? It is avery severe case and any information is welcome.Thank you again,mjdFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2003 Report Share Posted July 27, 2003 Try squeeze of half a lemon in a glass of warm water each morning before breakfast. Increases the bile flow and " cleans the body out " . Works with all my constipative patients and is cheap to use. Also check on fibre (not always the bran variety, but maybe fruits, nuts, raw vegetables etc) and maybe if you eat yoghurt (preferably a quality one with no or low sugar) or cereal in the morning or have smoothies add LSA (Linseed, Sunflower and Almonds - grounded) to the diet, this also helps. Wendy (Australia) _______________ Hotmail is now available on Australian mobile phones. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilecentral/signup.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 hi gabriellemathieu any further news of your case? Dr. Holmes Keikobad Baccalaureate in Medicine & Surgery Diplomate in Public Health & Hygiene Diplomate in Acupuncture NCCAOM Licensed Acupuncturist AZ & CO Clinician Community Acupuncture Clinic Clinical Director Acupuncture CEUS on DVD CD www.acu-free.com. Toll Free 1.888.TRU.SELF <878.7353> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 , " Semb2775 " <semb2775 wrote: > > A patient suffering from constipation usually would visit the toilet > after 2 to 3 days. The stools are invariably viscous and malodorous. > Other complains included gas in the stomach, lack of appetite, bad > breath and a feeling of heaviness in the head. > > It is important to have fibrous materials and roughage in the diet. It > is good to drink a glass of warm water with lemon juice every morning. > It helps if he/she visit the toilet regularly at a fixed time, whether > urge or no urge and also take a hip-bath in a tub everyday. > > Rgds > http://99health.blogspot.com/ > Stay healthy, be happy! >hi, its wrong to drink hot water with lemon juice becoz it cause weight loss. i think u should use saline chatardics, or some methyl cellulose, and fiber containing food and drink water excicevely and most important sleep properly. ok, bye wishing u good health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Eat a lot of Vegetables and/ or drink V-8 and your problem should go away. Or if it's more severe, do a colon cleansing. But if your diet don't change, it will come BACK! -- Steve Wider Back Home Again Asbury Park, NJ (732) 775-1165 www.geocities.com/asburysteve2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Have you tried prunes or prune juice. Maybe give her more veggies. heather anderson <handerson4388 wrote: my daughter has chronic constipation, she is 7 years old..any idea what to give her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 More fiber and water, less fruit juice. The pectin in fruit juices can back a child up very fast. Replacing white bread and grains with whole grains...etc Juice is concentrated so give whole fruit instead. Fresh vegetables instead of canned or processed. Brown rice instead of white..that kind of thing makes a difference in anyone's diet. Less cheese or dairy. Cheese is a big one when it comes to constipation in kids and adults. Jenny Kernan Quantum Biofeedback Therapy Remote Healing or Local Sessions www.quantumassociatesofutah.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Heather Anderson wrote: my daughter has chronic constipation, she is 7 years old..any idea what to give her? Heather, always look to FOOD first. We don't call herbs, vitamins etc. supplements for nothing. Were you not the one who said she was " a microwave Mom " ? (my apologies if that was someone else) Have you had a chance to look at " Saving Dinner " yet? What is she eating? Food, or stuff out of boxes and packages? Is she getting her apple a day? They really do help to keep the doctor away. Prunes and Prune juice, definitely. Is she sensitive to store-bought dairy? Cheese can really plug a child up, especially the over-processed junk that is marketed to kids as fun stuff. PRObiotics can be totally helpful. Even a small daily amount of plain yoghurt, as long as it is alive, can do the trick. If you give a child only one dairy product, let it be yogurt. Buy the plain, NOT the yummy fruit-flavored candy type. You can always stir in a bit of honey, or add a few drops of liquid Stevia extract and some fruit if they won't eat it plain. I would love every parent, especially if there is an ADHD child in the house, to read this one book, based on the Weston Price work: " The Crazy Makers, How the Food industry is damaging our brains and harming our children " by Carol Simontacchi. It makes me want to tear my hair out. Our kids are facing an environment more challenging in terms of toxins, radiation etc. They need all the good food they can get. And yet more than half the aisles in the gorcery store are packed with stuff in boxes and cans. Our local supermarket has one small section labeled: " Natural Food " . Makes you wonder what they sell in the rest of the store! Ien in the Kootenays Wild whole foods do the trick for our ADD http://wildwholefoods.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 what is saving dinner? awebsite? a book? Ieneke van Houten <ienvan wrote: Heather Anderson wrote: my daughter has chronic constipation, she is 7 years old..any idea what to give her? Heather, always look to FOOD first. We don't call herbs, vitamins etc. supplements for nothing. Were you not the one who said she was " a microwave Mom " ? (my apologies if that was someone else) Have you had a chance to look at " Saving Dinner " yet? What is she eating? Food, or stuff out of boxes and packages? Is she getting her apple a day? They really do help to keep the doctor away. Prunes and Prune juice, definitely. Is she sensitive to store-bought dairy? Cheese can really plug a child up, especially the over-processed junk that is marketed to kids as fun stuff. PRObiotics can be totally helpful. Even a small daily amount of plain yoghurt, as long as it is alive, can do the trick. If you give a child only one dairy product, let it be yogurt. Buy the plain, NOT the yummy fruit-flavored candy type. You can always stir in a bit of honey, or add a few drops of liquid Stevia extract and some fruit if they won't eat it plain. I would love every parent, especially if there is an ADHD child in the house, to read this one book, based on the Weston Price work: " The Crazy Makers, How the Food industry is damaging our brains and harming our children " by Carol Simontacchi. It makes me want to tear my hair out. Our kids are facing an environment more challenging in terms of toxins, radiation etc. They need all the good food they can get. And yet more than half the aisles in the gorcery store are packed with stuff in boxes and cans. Our local supermarket has one small section labeled: " Natural Food " . Makes you wonder what they sell in the rest of the store! Ien in the Kootenays Wild whole foods do the trick for our ADD http://wildwholefoods.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 , heather anderson <handerson4388 wrote: > > my daughter has chronic constipation, she is 7 years old..any idea what to give her? > > Acidophilus will do wonders. You can find a version at health food stores specifically made for kids. My daughter almost thinks she is getting a treat everytime she gets an acidophilus pill. Make sure to take care of it quick-this can become a chronic problem. Obviously though, it would also help to change her diet to have more fiber and greens and less binding foods like milk and cheese. I personally use magnesium because of many benefits, but it has also helped with constipation, although I don't know about a 7 year old how much she could take. Whitney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 thanks for the feedback.. I am having a bit of troubel geeting watter in him barely a cup a day..but still trying.. he could probably use more fruits in his diet.. that is hard as well.. Jenny Kernan <rainysnana wrote: More fiber and water, less fruit juice. The pectin in fruit juices can back a child up very fast. Replacing white bread and grains with whole grains...etc Juice is concentrated so give whole fruit instead. Fresh vegetables instead of canned or processed. Brown rice instead of white..that kind of thing makes a difference in anyone's diet. Less cheese or dairy. Cheese is a big one when it comes to constipation in kids and adults. Jenny Kernan Quantum Biofeedback Therapy Remote Healing or Local Sessions www.quantumassociatesofutah.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 thanks for your feedback..he gets lots of veggies..but he won't tolerate the prunes or pj. DB <solema97 wrote: Have you tried prunes or prune juice. Maybe give her more veggies. heather anderson <handerson4388 wrote: my daughter has chronic constipation, she is 7 years old..any idea what to give her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Leneke, thanks so much for your feedback i will be sure to check these options out Ieneke van Houten <ienvan wrote: Heather Anderson wrote: my daughter has chronic constipation, she is 7 years old..any idea what to give her? Heather, always look to FOOD first. We don't call herbs, vitamins etc. supplements for nothing. Were you not the one who said she was " a microwave Mom " ? (my apologies if that was someone else) Have you had a chance to look at " Saving Dinner " yet? What is she eating? Food, or stuff out of boxes and packages? Is she getting her apple a day? They really do help to keep the doctor away. Prunes and Prune juice, definitely. Is she sensitive to store-bought dairy? Cheese can really plug a child up, especially the over-processed junk that is marketed to kids as fun stuff. PRObiotics can be totally helpful. Even a small daily amount of plain yoghurt, as long as it is alive, can do the trick. If you give a child only one dairy product, let it be yogurt. Buy the plain, NOT the yummy fruit-flavored candy type. You can always stir in a bit of honey, or add a few drops of liquid Stevia extract and some fruit if they won't eat it plain. I would love every parent, especially if there is an ADHD child in the house, to read this one book, based on the Weston Price work: " The Crazy Makers, How the Food industry is damaging our brains and harming our children " by Carol Simontacchi. It makes me want to tear my hair out. Our kids are facing an environment more challenging in terms of toxins, radiation etc. They need all the good food they can get. And yet more than half the aisles in the gorcery store are packed with stuff in boxes and cans. Our local supermarket has one small section labeled: " Natural Food " . Makes you wonder what they sell in the rest of the store! Ien in the Kootenays Wild whole foods do the trick for our ADD http://wildwholefoods.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 One way to increase water intake in kids is to make it taste better. Use of Lime or lemon in the water often will improve the taste and give needed nutrients at the same time. Water down the juices. If water is what is available, he will start to drink it. Cut the milk way down and only offer it at meals, not in between. No Koolaid or pop! My oldest son drank juice like crazy, would get constipated and then get fissures in his rectum from the straining. I watered down the juice and gave him more water. This is the same son who would get up and down from the table a million times and pick at his food. I started to take his plate away and put it up. Pretty soon he got hungry enough to stay put and eat it in a sitting. Fruits are simple...an apple a day, an orange, banana etc...offer them instead of other sugared snacks or breads. Carrot sticks, celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, My kids like cabbage cut up or turnips sliced up ALL RAW! One thing a pediatrician told me when my kids were babies....start them on veggies before you start fruits. You won't have a problem with eating veggies if you do that. And wait til last to add the sweet veggies. Once babies get accustomed to sweet, they won't eat the others. I did what he said and I don't have picky eaters for kids. They eat all sorts of veggies that most kids and adults won't touch. I can take them out to eat at a Buffet for example and most of their plates will be filled with veggies and fruits! Good Luck Jenny Kernan Quantum Biofeedback Therapy Remote Healing or Local Sessions www.quantumassociatesofutah.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 I did exactly that with my 3 children - they used to drink juice then I started watering it down - did it in stages 1/4 water to 3/4 juice so they didn't really notice it!!! Now they mainly ask for water and if they do ask for juice it's just over 3/4 water to less than 1/4 juice!!!! All Dairy products upset my daughters digestive system. Regards Caroline http://alwaysnaturallygreat.com , Jenny Kernan <rainysnana wrote: > > One way to increase water intake in kids is to make it > taste better. Use of Lime or lemon in the water often > will improve the taste and give needed nutrients at > the same time. Water down the juices. If water is what > is available, he will start to drink it. Cut the milk > way down and only offer it at meals, not in between. > No Koolaid or pop! > > My oldest son drank juice like crazy, would get > constipated and then get fissures in his rectum from > the straining. I watered down the juice and gave him > more water. This is the same son who would get up and > down from the table a million times and pick at his > food. I started to take his plate away and put it up. > Pretty soon he got hungry enough to stay put and eat > it in a sitting. > > Fruits are simple...an apple a day, an orange, banana > etc...offer them instead of other sugared snacks or > breads. Carrot sticks, celery sticks with peanut > butter and raisins, My kids like cabbage cut up or > turnips sliced up ALL RAW! > > One thing a pediatrician told me when my kids were > babies....start them on veggies before you start > fruits. You won't have a problem with eating veggies > if you do that. And wait til last to add the sweet > veggies. Once babies get accustomed to sweet, they > won't eat the others. I did what he said and I don't > have picky eaters for kids. They eat all sorts of > veggies that most kids and adults won't touch. I can > take them out to eat at a Buffet for example and most > of their plates will be filled with veggies and > fruits! > > Good Luck > Jenny Kernan > > Quantum Biofeedback Therapy > Remote Healing or Local Sessions > www.quantumassociatesofutah.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 now you tell me.. where were you when they were lil babes lol acutaly my son is less picky then my daughter, but she is impossible.. if I'm lucky she will eat a apple..and salad but hardly any other veggies.. she will eat the fruits though. Jenny Kernan <rainysnana wrote: One way to increase water intake in kids is to make it taste better. Use of Lime or lemon in the water often will improve the taste and give needed nutrients at the same time. Water down the juices. If water is what is available, he will start to drink it. Cut the milk way down and only offer it at meals, not in between. No Koolaid or pop! My oldest son drank juice like crazy, would get constipated and then get fissures in his rectum from the straining. I watered down the juice and gave him more water. This is the same son who would get up and down from the table a million times and pick at his food. I started to take his plate away and put it up. Pretty soon he got hungry enough to stay put and eat it in a sitting. Fruits are simple...an apple a day, an orange, banana etc...offer them instead of other sugared snacks or breads. Carrot sticks, celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, My kids like cabbage cut up or turnips sliced up ALL RAW! One thing a pediatrician told me when my kids were babies....start them on veggies before you start fruits. You won't have a problem with eating veggies if you do that. And wait til last to add the sweet veggies. Once babies get accustomed to sweet, they won't eat the others. I did what he said and I don't have picky eaters for kids. They eat all sorts of veggies that most kids and adults won't touch. I can take them out to eat at a Buffet for example and most of their plates will be filled with veggies and fruits! Good Luck Jenny Kernan Quantum Biofeedback Therapy Remote Healing or Local Sessions www.quantumassociatesofutah.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Leave a jug (1 litre) of water overnight and drink it the first thing in the morning (i.e. before brushing your teeth). That should be able to induced soft stool. Our family have used this technique. No harm trying. Good luck http://99health.blogspot.com/ , heather anderson <handerson4388 wrote: > > now you tell me.. where were you when they were lil babes lol acutaly my son is less picky then my daughter, but she is impossible.. if I'm lucky she will eat a apple..and salad but hardly any other veggies.. she will eat the fruits though. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I will share with you what has worked very well for me. I added a couple apples a day to my diet and have never had any problems since. Now if I am really constipated and haven't eaten any apples I will have a big bowl of Kashi for breakfast and then a giant salad for lunch. Make sure the salad is full of greens (not iceberg lettuce)--this breakfast and lunch comb o seriously cleaned me out!! Make sure to drink water too. >>I was wondering if anyone has had any success with curing chronic constipation.<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Sharon, I agree with the moderator! You could have a problem with your bile production and/or gallbladder! Should have this check out before you proceed. Sometimes supplements like soy-based powder lecithin can cause constipation; It did in my case. Magnesium is a good supplement for most people... you should be using it now for many reasons... excess supplemental calcium needs to be balanced with magnesium, by itself, calcium can sometimes cause constipation! Dom > > > Moderaters note - Has this problem been checked out with a GP because > you should find out if there is anything physical causing this.Then > you can choose how you treat it. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 First you need to find out the cause of the constipation. As someone else mentioned, a gall bladder cleanse would be a good place to start. Do you have hormonal imbalances or any symptoms of such? I get constipated when my thyroid is low and/or when my estrogen is low. Are you taking an iron supplement? Iron causes constipation, as do some rx meds. To help in the meantime until you figure it out, drink LOTS of pure water, and take magnesium supplements. Magnesium amino acid chelate, or a blend is best, but mag ox is the best stool softener as it is not as readily absorbed. Best, Michelle http://www.ChestnutHillDesigns.com Blog ~ http://shellyct.blogspot.com/ ~One can always be kind to people about whom one cares nothing.~ -- Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1891 > Hi, > > I was wondering if anyone has had any success with curing chronic > constipation. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I have struggled with a lifetime of constipation and so I feel, with my experience, I'm pretty qualified to comment on the issue. Personally I believe that it's the result of too many antibiotics as a child. I believe that they horribly affect the stomach's ability to digest food properly. I have implemented several things, all of which work for me to some degree or another. Juicing - you're getting the nutrients, but not as much bulk Walking Cut out all refined grains (which as a vegan, I assume you already have) Flax - grind it and eat in yogurt, oatmeal, etc. www.dr-schulze.com Use formula 1 which is a combination of herbs and things such as habanero pepper and garlic. They help in the same sense as if you had a really spicey meal. Yogurt, Kiefer, probiotics - help to restore the good bacteria which helps your stomach digest properly Digestive enzymes - as we age, our stomach needs a little help with digesting our food. Colonics - you can go to a clinic to have this done in depth, but a simple water enema done at home can do the trick. (And, no, they're not addictive. But, even if they were, what's better: a life full of constipation, or a life doing an occasional water enema.) Colon cleanse - you may just need a good cleaning out so that you can get a " fresh " start. , " sharonstrahan " <sharonstrahan wrote: > > Hi, > > I was wondering if anyone has had any success with curing chronic > constipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Sharon, Sometimes when your body is going through hormonal changes it reacts in strange ways. Taking additional supplements or even minerals can sometimes make the problems worse. Ignore the psyllium husks they don¹t necessarily help with constipation you just know you¹re not cleaned out! You mention drinking juice. Consider the following... Is the juice fresh or commercial? Commercial juices tend to be sugar water. If fresh is it blended or juiced with juice machine? Blended juice tend to have dead enzymes so again you may be getting the sugar (fructose) part alone. You really need the other co-factors such as enzymes. Is it vegetable or fruit juice? Fruit juices tend to be too high in sugar content and you can overdo the juice easily. Fruit is best eaten whole you get full faster and you have the enzymes. Vegetable juices (squeezed) is best as the fructose content is a lot lower. You¹re supposed to take the vegetable pulp too. Again for the enzymes and it makes you regular. Now if you¹re drinking fruit juice and lots and blended and commercial you may be too acidic from the sugar! The more ³ands², the more likely you¹re acidic. If you¹re very acidic you may experience constipation hormonal changes not withstanding. Have you noticed more frequent dryness of the mouth, or bad breath or that your pores permeate a bad odor? Or your tongue is furry whitish in texture? If yes again this could be sign of acidity or as TCM diagnose ³heaty² which can cause severe constipation. From personal experience, a daily regimen of probiotics worked wonders for me! I¹ve been very regular since. Hope this ramble helps! victor > I was wondering if anyone has had any success with curing chronic > constipation. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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