constipation

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jocelyne

i think if you have addressed the girl constitutionally then the

bowels will start to improve

Janice

- check out a bowel nosode though

 

herbal remedies, jocelyne hemming <jh@g...> wrote:

> A child age 5.

>

> Emotional problems, which I am treating with homeopathy, also

advice to

> parents.

>

> In the meanwhile, she is holding on to her stools. Fear of letting

go, but

> also painful stools.

>

> Allergy to peanuts, (!! so many children now). Fear around food,

since she

> went into shock. Difficult to convince her that food is OK.

> What can I give her that will loosen the stools?

>

> Thanks,

> Jocelyne.

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Suz, if you have aloe vera gel on hand it will do the trick. Benjamin had the slowest digestion I have ever seen in a human being before and this helped him. Mix a little in some juice (about a tablespoon). The sell the edible gel/juice at your local health food store. It is good to have around for external use as well. Another thing is to ply him with fiber rich foods. Soak some organic beans overnight and make him some soup from them hehe! Then leave the room for three days unless you have a gas mask

 

Janet

 

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Suzanne Nottmeier

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Saturday, December 28, 2002 8:57 AM

[herbal remedies] Constipation

 

OK GANG!!!

Need some help here... Out of all the herbs I have on hand - don't seem to have what I need....lol.. Anyway, my DH is suffering from major constipation...took 2-3 days to figure this out as he thought it was muscle strain/sprain...

This am (out of desperation AND PAIN) after trying Icy Hot, and even Deep Tissue Oil, he realized it is constipation... I have given him 5 cloves of garlic soaked in olive oil which he took internally.....(I read garlic is good for constipation...didn't know that till this am...) Anyway, I am praying it works (as he is not much on the herbal stuff)..... My question is any other suggestions..... I don't have senna on hand so that's out.

Suzi

 

 

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Hi Janet and Suzi,

 

Jamie (my son) has a very slow digestive system, and suffered from constipation many times - supposedly a usual symptom of Down's Syndrome.

 

When Doc wrote his articles on The Hidden Influence, and Sprouting, I adjusted Jamie's diet to those suggestions. All his grains, seeds, beans and nuts are now sprouted prior to cooking/eating. JAMIE NO LONGER HAS ANY PROBLEM WITH HIS DIGESTIVE SYSTEM!!!!!! His bowel movement is very regular now.

 

One time a few months ago Jamie became interested in bread (never had wanted any before) and started joining me for my bread-lunch. Within a week he had constipation!! So I deleted the bread from the diet, and problem resolved in a few days!! That's why I've been asking for sprouted bread recipe LOL - I just loooooove my bread, and if I want to eat any in Jamie's presence, I have to ensure it's also fit for him to eat! I refuse to eat anything in front of Jamie that he can't also eat.

 

love,

Lisa

 

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Dragonhealer

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Sunday, December 29, 2002 3:22 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Constipation

 

Suz, if you have aloe vera gel on hand it will do the trick. Benjamin had the slowest digestion I have ever seen in a human being before and this helped him. Mix a little in some juice (about a tablespoon). The sell the edible gel/juice at your local health food store. It is good to have around for external use as well. Another thing is to ply him with fiber rich foods. Soak some organic beans overnight and make him some soup from them hehe! Then leave the room for three days unless you have a gas mask

 

Janet

 

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Suzanne Nottmeier

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Saturday, December 28, 2002 8:57 AM

[herbal remedies] Constipation

 

OK GANG!!!

Need some help here... Out of all the herbs I have on hand - don't seem to have what I need....lol.. Anyway, my DH is suffering from major constipation...took 2-3 days to figure this out as he thought it was muscle strain/sprain...

This am (out of desperation AND PAIN) after trying Icy Hot, and even Deep Tissue Oil, he realized it is constipation... I have given him 5 cloves of garlic soaked in olive oil which he took internally.....(I read garlic is good for constipation...didn't know that till this am...) Anyway, I am praying it works (as he is not much on the herbal stuff)..... My question is any other suggestions..... I don't have senna on hand so that's out.

Suzi

 

 

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ya know if you soak beans in water and then drain and wash them on clean water, you won't get gas as much. also my little man (baby) still has this weird poop problem and we give him Mg for it and that works well.

 

 

Suzanne Nottmeier [suziesgoats] Saturday, December 28, 2002 7:50 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] Constipation

Thanks Janet... I talked to Doc earlier today... We're trying Intestinal Cleanse #1 - we'll see tomorrow am.... i do have aloe on hand.... And beans, he loves beans.....lol and yes, i will have a gas mask....rofl. Suzi Dragonhealer <dragonhealing wrote:

Suz, if you have aloe vera gel on hand it will do the trick. Benjamin had the slowest digestion I have ever seen in a human being before and this helped him. Mix a little in some juice (about a tablespoon). The sell the edible gel/juice at your local health food store. It is good to have around for external use as well. Another thing is to ply him with fiber rich foods. Soak some organic beans overnight and make him some soup from them hehe! Then leave the room for three days unless you have a gas mask

 

Janet

 

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Suzanne Nottmeier

herbal remedies

Saturday, December 28, 2002 8:57 AM

[herbal remedies] Constipation

 

OK GANG!!!

Need some help here... Out of all the herbs I have on hand - don't seem to have what I need....lol.. Anyway, my DH is suffering from major constipation...took 2-3 days to figure this out as he thought it was muscle strain/sprain...

This am (out of desperation AND PAIN) after trying Icy Hot, and even Deep Tissue Oil, he realized it is constipation... I have given him 5 cloves of garlic soaked in olive oil which he took internally.....(I read garlic is good for constipation...didn't know that till this am...) Anyway, I am praying it works (as he is not much on the herbal stuff)..... My question is any other suggestions..... I don't have senna on hand so that's out.

Suzi

 

 

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Hi Lauren,

 

still researching. I need it dairy free also, so I'm still working on:

1. which grains to use

2. how to substitute Olive Oil for butter, yet keep the consistency of bread correct.

3. is only one flour correct, or do I need several kinds (mention made of bread flour + whole wheat flour in one recipe??)

 

Lisa

 

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Lauren Bastow

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Sunday, December 29, 2002 9:43 AM

RE: [herbal remedies] Constipation

 

do you have any easy to make sprouted grain bread recipes, I know that this conversation thread just went around but I just got back from a road trip and accidentally deleted them.

 

 

Lisa Belcher [lisabelcher] Sunday, December 29, 2002 12:32 AMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] Constipation

Hi Janet and Suzi,

 

Jamie (my son) has a very slow digestive system, and suffered from constipation many times - supposedly a usual symptom of Down's Syndrome.

 

When Doc wrote his articles on The Hidden Influence, and Sprouting, I adjusted Jamie's diet to those suggestions. All his grains, seeds, beans and nuts are now sprouted prior to cooking/eating. JAMIE NO LONGER HAS ANY PROBLEM WITH HIS DIGESTIVE SYSTEM!!!!!! His bowel movement is very regular now.

 

One time a few months ago Jamie became interested in bread (never had wanted any before) and started joining me for my bread-lunch. Within a week he had constipation!! So I deleted the bread from the diet, and problem resolved in a few days!! That's why I've been asking for sprouted bread recipe LOL - I just loooooove my bread, and if I want to eat any in Jamie's presence, I have to ensure it's also fit for him to eat! I refuse to eat anything in front of Jamie that he can't also eat.

 

love,

Lisa

 

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Dragonhealer

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Sunday, December 29, 2002 3:22 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Constipation

 

Suz, if you have aloe vera gel on hand it will do the trick. Benjamin had the slowest digestion I have ever seen in a human being before and this helped him. Mix a little in some juice (about a tablespoon). The sell the edible gel/juice at your local health food store. It is good to have around for external use as well. Another thing is to ply him with fiber rich foods. Soak some organic beans overnight and make him some soup from them hehe! Then leave the room for three days unless you have a gas mask

 

Janet

 

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Suzanne Nottmeier

herbal remedies

Saturday, December 28, 2002 8:57 AM

[herbal remedies] Constipation

 

OK GANG!!!

Need some help here... Out of all the herbs I have on hand - don't seem to have what I need....lol.. Anyway, my DH is suffering from major constipation...took 2-3 days to figure this out as he thought it was muscle strain/sprain...

This am (out of desperation AND PAIN) after trying Icy Hot, and even Deep Tissue Oil, he realized it is constipation... I have given him 5 cloves of garlic soaked in olive oil which he took internally.....(I read garlic is good for constipation...didn't know that till this am...) Anyway, I am praying it works (as he is not much on the herbal stuff)..... My question is any other suggestions..... I don't have senna on hand so that's out.

Suzi

 

 

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Okay, out pops the idiot. Sorry folks. What does it mean when you say that all grains,seeds,beans and nuts are now "sprouted" before cooking/eating? I take narcotics for the back and leg pain I'm in all the time and I have to take over the counter meds for constipation because the prune juice alone doesn't always work. I hate drugs like morphine in my body, but I can't take the pain without them. "Help"

 

Pearlmoon

 

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Lisa Belcher

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Sunday, December 29, 2002 3:31 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Constipation

 

Hi Janet and Suzi,

 

Jamie (my son) has a very slow digestive system, and suffered from constipation many times - supposedly a usual symptom of Down's Syndrome.

 

When Doc wrote his articles on The Hidden Influence, and Sprouting, I adjusted Jamie's diet to those suggestions. All his grains, seeds, beans and nuts are now sprouted prior to cooking/eating. JAMIE NO LONGER HAS ANY PROBLEM WITH HIS DIGESTIVE SYSTEM!!!!!! His bowel movement is very regular now.

[Guest guest]

have you tried MSM?

Suzi

pearlmoon wrote:

 

Okay, out pops the idiot. Sorry folks. What does it mean when you say that all grains,seeds,beans and nuts are now "sprouted" before cooking/eating? I take narcotics for the back and leg pain I'm in all the time and I have to take over the counter meds for constipation because the prune juice alone doesn't always work. I hate drugs like morphine in my body, but I can't take the pain without them. "Help"

 

Pearlmoon

 

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Lisa Belcher

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Sunday, December 29, 2002 3:31 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Constipation

 

Hi Janet and Suzi,

 

Jamie (my son) has a very slow digestive system, and suffered from constipation many times - supposedly a usual symptom of Down's Syndrome.

 

When Doc wrote his articles on The Hidden Influence, and Sprouting, I adjusted Jamie's diet to those suggestions. All his grains, seeds, beans and nuts are now sprouted prior to cooking/eating. JAMIE NO LONGER HAS ANY PROBLEM WITH HIS DIGESTIVE SYSTEM!!!!!! His bowel movement is very regular now.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

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Hi Pearlmoon, try reading Doc's article called "The Hidden Influence" and "How to Sprout" These will answer all your questions.

 

Janet

 

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pearlmoon

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Sunday, December 29, 2002 8:24 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Constipation

 

Okay, out pops the idiot. Sorry folks. What does it mean when you say that all grains,seeds,beans and nuts are now "sprouted" before cooking/eating? I take narcotics for the back and leg pain I'm in all the time and I have to take over the counter meds for constipation because the prune juice alone doesn't always work. I hate drugs like morphine in my body, but I can't take the pain without them. "Help"

 

Pearlmoon

 

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Lisa Belcher

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Sunday, December 29, 2002 3:31 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Constipation

 

Hi Janet and Suzi,

 

Jamie (my son) has a very slow digestive system, and suffered from constipation many times - supposedly a usual symptom of Down's Syndrome.

 

When Doc wrote his articles on The Hidden Influence, and Sprouting, I adjusted Jamie's diet to those suggestions. All his grains, seeds, beans and nuts are now sprouted prior to cooking/eating. JAMIE NO LONGER HAS ANY PROBLEM WITH HIS DIGESTIVE SYSTEM!!!!!! His bowel movement is very regular now.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

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Also, If you are looking for a quick blowout I would suggest Flax Meal. As my 2 year old would say "Mama. flax makes big poop."

-Shelby

 

Dragonhealer [dragonhealing]Saturday, December 28, 2002 7:23 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: [herbal remedies] Constipation

Suz, if you have aloe vera gel on hand it will do the trick. Benjamin had the slowest digestion I have ever seen in a human being before and this helped him. Mix a little in some juice (about a tablespoon). The sell the edible gel/juice at your local health food store. It is good to have around for external use as well. Another thing is to ply him with fiber rich foods. Soak some organic beans overnight and make him some soup from them hehe! Then leave the room for three days unless you have a gas mask

 

Janet

 

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Suzanne Nottmeier

herbal remedies

Saturday, December 28, 2002 8:57 AM

[herbal remedies] Constipation

 

OK GANG!!!

Need some help here... Out of all the herbs I have on hand - don't seem to have what I need....lol.. Anyway, my DH is suffering from major constipation...took 2-3 days to figure this out as he thought it was muscle strain/sprain...

This am (out of desperation AND PAIN) after trying Icy Hot, and even Deep Tissue Oil, he realized it is constipation... I have given him 5 cloves of garlic soaked in olive oil which he took internally.....(I read garlic is good for constipation...didn't know that till this am...) Anyway, I am praying it works (as he is not much on the herbal stuff)..... My question is any other suggestions..... I don't have senna on hand so that's out.

Suzi

 

 

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In a message dated 7/16/04 4:56:42 AM,

writes:

 

eat or juice RAW SPINACH. Guaranteed! You might want to start drinking prune

juice before bedtime. You might also want to get some raisins and soak them in

water or a day to two and eat them before bedtime.

 

If you are constipated there is a reason! Medication maybe? Not eating the

right foods? Only YOU can fix this condition.

 

Jane

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Hi Folks: After having similiar problems! Here's what I found works for me. For breakfast I have a tea spoon of Coconut oil and a can of fruit. I like pears or peaches. For lunch I get out the Blender and peel and cut up very small two carrots, Cabbage, Papaya, and a stick of celery, one tea spoon of Apple cider vinegar "Braggs", cover everything with Apple Cider, blend and drink. Usually have a normal dead food super, with a tea spoon of coconut oil. Haven't had a bad bowel movement since I started doing this. I also ordered some Propolis made from Bees saliva that sticks the hive together. Supposed to rid you quick of Ulcers and any intestinal infestations. Great for knocking out Acid reflux. Haven't got the order yet so will keep folks posted if my reflux and Ulcer heals.

 

Walt

 

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Sunday, April 24, 2005 11:04 PM

Constipation

http:/ /www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/41/35.cfm Working as a nutritionist, I hear a great deal about people’s bowels and am frequently astounded by what they consider to be normal behaviour on the part of their nether regions. More staggering still is the ‘sang froid’ with which many people regard the dilatory nature of their bowel movements. ‘My bowels move regularly, once a week, whether they need to or not!’ is often the attitude. Most people, indeed, see nothing wrong with this (Snip) . http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue28/05_bowels.html --- _The "Green Pharmacy" for Constipation ----- A few years ago, I was interviewed for Dan Rather's Eye on America program on CBS. In another segment of the same program, Rather interviewed the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), David Kessler, M.D. The program showed me in my habitual fieldwork environment, on location in Ecuador, wearing my exotic jungle garb. Dr. Kessler was shown in his office wearing his usual coat and tie. Although we never actually met or debated on that program, the difference in our garb spoke volumes. Dr. Kessler and I disagreed about herbs and nutritional supplements. He has come down rather hard on them, while I am convinced that they can be useful. They're a cheap way to prevent some conditions, ameliorate others and even cure a few. But the FDA does not allow any medicinal claims for herbs and supplements unless they have been proven to FDA satisfaction with extensive clinical trials. As of 1995, it cost $500 million to jump through the FDA hoops to prove any new drug, herb or supplement to be safe and effective. Few marketers of herbs or supplements have that kind of spending money. Drug companies, which do have the money, can justify the expense because once they get a new drug approved, they usually have a patent entitling them to exclusive marketing rights for many years. During that time they can recoup many times over the investment made in the approval process. But who in their right mind would spend hundreds of millions to prove that prune juice is a good laxative? (It is.) You can't patent prunes, so you could never make your money back. In Praise of Prunes When Dan Rather's producer called, he asked me what questions Rather should ask Dr. Kessler. I told him to have Rather offer Dr. Kessler a bottle of prune juice and ask if he considered it a safe, effective laxative. If he answered no, I suggested that Rather request that Dr. Kessler drink some and experience the results for himself. If he answered yes, I suggested that Rather ask why FDA labeling regulations prohibit prune juice marketers from stating that prune juice is a safe, effective, gentle laxative. At my supermarket, prune juice costs only $1.30 a quart, making it probably the cheapest, least unpleasant laxative now available. At my nearby herb store, effective botanical laxatives--rhubarb root, cascara sagrada bark, senna pods and leaves and psyllium seeds and husks--are almost as cheap, but they don't taste half as good. Meanwhile, FDA-approved commercial laxatives, many of which have senna, cascara sagrada or psyllium in them, are comparatively costly. And many Americans do use prune juice as a laxative. So why won't the FDA allow it to be labeled as such? Facts on Fiber The sad fact is that most Americans probably wouldn't need a laxative, herbal or otherwise, if they ate right. Doctors know that a high-fiber diet controls constipation by keeping things moving through the intestine. Thanks to a family history of colon cancer, I was already a high- fiber freak when I first heard a talk by Denis Burkitt, M.D., a respected British surgeon who has spent a lifetime working in East Africa. Dr. Burkitt noted that in nonindustrial societies, among them the African communities where he worked, people eat a very high- fiber diet and rarely suffer from constipation. In fact, the only people Dr. Burkitt ever saw with constipation while in Africa were wealthy people who ate the same low-fiber diet that so many Americans eat. Here's a sure-fire formula to create a problem with constipation: Take all the fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains out of your diet. In their place eat lots of meats, fats and dairy foods. No wonder an estimated 10 percent of Americans suffer from constipation, with at least 20 percent of the elderly complaining of it. When I say that diet can control constipation, I'm not just talking about prune juice. Every whole-grain item and every fiber-rich fruit and vegetable helps prevent and relieve constipation. In folk medicine the foods that get special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apples, avocados, chicory, dandelion, dates, endive, figs, flaxseed, grapes, mangos, papayas, papaya, persimmons, pineapple, prunes, rhubarb, rutabagas, soybeans, turnips, walnuts and watercress. You might easily contrive any number of soups and salads from this list. If you are constipated, the first thing you should do is change your diet to the "double high five" by eating five fruits and five vegetables a day. If you are still constipated after two days, increase your fruit and veggie intake while diminishing your intake of low-fiber foods like meats and refined breads. Also, I'd recommend that you avoid tea if constipation is a problem for you. Tea is rich in tannins, which is one reason that it is recommended as a treatment for diarrhea. Tannins help bind stools and hold back bowel movements. Fruit and vegetable juices also work, especially those that retain much of their fiber. Prune juice tops the list, of course, but some juice advocates say that apple-pear juice is a particularly good laxative. Among vegetable juices, asparagus, jícama and potato have been suggested. Some people who favor juicing use machines that eject most of the fiber. When it comes to treating constipation, that's a big mistake, because fiber is precisely what you want. Green Pharmacy for Constipation Several herbs can also help prevent and treat constipation. Flax (Linum usitatissimum). Also known as linseed, flaxseed as an herbal treatment for constipation gets an endorsement from Commission E, the body of scientists that provides advice on herbal treatments to Germany's equivalent of the FDA. Commission E suggests taking one to three tablespoons of whole or crushed flaxseed two or three times a day for chronic constipation. A special word of warning: If you try this remedy, make sure that you also get plenty of water--at least eight full glasses a day--to keep all that bulk moving through your digestive system. Psyllium (Plantago ovata). Tiny psyllium seeds contain a fiber called mucilage, which absorbs a great deal of fluid in the gut. This makes the seeds swell. They add bulk to stool, and as stool becomes bulkier, it presses on the colon wall, triggering the muscle contractions we experience as "the urge." Psyllium is quite popular in Germany, and Commission E approves taking three to ten tablespoons a day for chronic constipation. As with flaxseed, psyllium needs water to work, and if you take it without water, it might obstruct your digestive tract. And if you have asthma, don't take this herb. There have been several reports of allergic reactions to psyllium, including a few serious asthma attacks from inhaled seed dust. You should also watch how you react to this herb if you have allergies. If allergic symptoms develop after you take it once, don't use it again. Aloe (Aloe, various species), buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus), cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshianus), frangula (Frangula alnus) and senna (Cassia senna). These herbs all contain powerful natural laxative chemicals called anthraquinones. With certain reservations, Commission E endorses all of these herbs for treating chronic constipation. I suggest trying any of these anthraquinone herbs only as a last resort. You should try a high-fiber diet and other, gentler herbs before reaching for any of these. Any herb that contains anthraquinones can be unpleasantly powerful. If you use buckthorn, cascara sagrada or frangula, which are all barks, insist on aged bark. The anthraquinones in fresh bark irritate the digestive tract and may cause bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Anthraquinone laxatives should not be taken over long periods of time or during pregnancy or nursing. If you take these laxatives for long periods, you may become dependent on them. That's why I call them a last resort. Senna Leaflets and seed pods of senna are used to make a powerful laxative. Fenugreek (Trigonella foe-num-graecum). Like psyllium, fenugreek seeds contain "fluid-absorbing" mucilage. If you use fenugreek seeds, make sure you drink plenty of water to keep things moving along. And don't use more than two teaspoons at a time, as any more may cause abdominal distress. Rhubarb (Rheum officinale). I like this constipation-relief recipe from physician Ronald Hoffman, M.D., that was published in Parade magazine: Puree three stalks of rhubarb without the leaves. Add one cup of apple juice, a quarter of a peeled lemon and one tablespoon of raw honey. It will make a thick, tart drink that should do the trick. Dr. Hoffman is right about rhubarb. It contains a natural laxative chemical that's roughly equivalent to that in cascara sagrada and senna. It's also high in fiber. 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gee that is sure a lot of trouble to go to... didnt anyone ever tell you to just drink a can of prune juice?

works every time.

 

 

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Walt

Thursday, May 05, 2005 3:05 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Folks: After having similiar problems! Here's what I found works for me. For breakfast I have a tea spoon of Coconut oil and a can of fruit. I like pears or peaches. For lunch I get out the Blender and peel and cut up very small two carrots, Cabbage, Papaya, and a stick of celery, one tea spoon of Apple cider vinegar "Braggs", cover everything with Apple Cider, blend and drink. Usually have a normal dead food super, with a tea spoon of coconut oil. Haven't had a bad bowel movement since I started doing this. I also ordered some Propolis made from Bees saliva that sticks the hive together. Supposed to rid you quick of Ulcers and any intestinal infestations. Great for knocking out Acid reflux. Haven't got the order yet so will keep folks posted if my reflux and Ulcer heals.

 

Walt

 

-

121

 

Sunday, April 24, 2005 11:04 PM

Constipation

http:/ /www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/41/35.cfm Working as a nutritionist, I hear a great deal about people’s bowels and am frequently astounded by what they consider to be normal behaviour on the part of their nether regions. More staggering still is the ‘sang froid’ with which many people regard the dilatory nature of their bowel movements. ‘My bowels move regularly, once a week, whether they need to or not!’ is often the attitude. Most people, indeed, see nothing wrong with this (Snip) . http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue28/05_bowels.html --- _The "Green Pharmacy" for Constipation ----- A few years ago, I was interviewed for Dan Rather's Eye on America program on CBS. In another segment of the same program, Rather interviewed the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), David Kessler, M.D. The program showed me in my habitual fieldwork environment, on location in Ecuador, wearing my exotic jungle garb. Dr. Kessler was shown in his office wearing his usual coat and tie. Although we never actually met or debated on that program, the difference in our garb spoke volumes. Dr. Kessler and I disagreed about herbs and nutritional supplements. He has come down rather hard on them, while I am convinced that they can be useful. They're a cheap way to prevent some conditions, ameliorate others and even cure a few. But the FDA does not allow any medicinal claims for herbs and supplements unless they have been proven to FDA satisfaction with extensive clinical trials. As of 1995, it cost $500 million to jump through the FDA hoops to prove any new drug, herb or supplement to be safe and effective. Few marketers of herbs or supplements have that kind of spending money. Drug companies, which do have the money, can justify the expense because once they get a new drug approved, they usually have a patent entitling them to exclusive marketing rights for many years. During that time they can recoup many times over the investment made in the approval process. But who in their right mind would spend hundreds of millions to prove that prune juice is a good laxative? (It is.) You can't patent prunes, so you could never make your money back. In Praise of Prunes When Dan Rather's producer called, he asked me what questions Rather should ask Dr. Kessler. I told him to have Rather offer Dr. Kessler a bottle of prune juice and ask if he considered it a safe, effective laxative. If he answered no, I suggested that Rather request that Dr. Kessler drink some and experience the results for himself. If he answered yes, I suggested that Rather ask why FDA labeling regulations prohibit prune juice marketers from stating that prune juice is a safe, effective, gentle laxative. At my supermarket, prune juice costs only $1.30 a quart, making it probably the cheapest, least unpleasant laxative now available. At my nearby herb store, effective botanical laxatives--rhubarb root, cascara sagrada bark, senna pods and leaves and psyllium seeds and husks--are almost as cheap, but they don't taste half as good. Meanwhile, FDA-approved commercial laxatives, many of which have senna, cascara sagrada or psyllium in them, are comparatively costly. And many Americans do use prune juice as a laxative. So why won't the FDA allow it to be labeled as such? Facts on Fiber The sad fact is that most Americans probably wouldn't need a laxative, herbal or otherwise, if they ate right. Doctors know that a high-fiber diet controls constipation by keeping things moving through the intestine. Thanks to a family history of colon cancer, I was already a high- fiber freak when I first heard a talk by Denis Burkitt, M.D., a respected British surgeon who has spent a lifetime working in East Africa. Dr. Burkitt noted that in nonindustrial societies, among them the African communities where he worked, people eat a very high- fiber diet and rarely suffer from constipation. In fact, the only people Dr. Burkitt ever saw with constipation while in Africa were wealthy people who ate the same low-fiber diet that so many Americans eat. Here's a sure-fire formula to create a problem with constipation: Take all the fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains out of your diet. In their place eat lots of meats, fats and dairy foods. No wonder an estimated 10 percent of Americans suffer from constipation, with at least 20 percent of the elderly complaining of it. When I say that diet can control constipation, I'm not just talking about prune juice. Every whole-grain item and every fiber-rich fruit and vegetable helps prevent and relieve constipation. In folk medicine the foods that get special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apples, avocados, chicory, dandelion, dates, endive, figs, flaxseed, grapes, mangos, papayas, papaya, persimmons, pineapple, prunes, rhubarb, rutabagas, soybeans, turnips, walnuts and watercress. You might easily contrive any number of soups and salads from this list. If you are constipated, the first thing you should do is change your diet to the "double high five" by eating five fruits and five vegetables a day. If you are still constipated after two days, increase your fruit and veggie intake while diminishing your intake of low-fiber foods like meats and refined breads. Also, I'd recommend that you avoid tea if constipation is a problem for you. Tea is rich in tannins, which is one reason that it is recommended as a treatment for diarrhea. Tannins help bind stools and hold back bowel movements. Fruit and vegetable juices also work, especially those that retain much of their fiber. Prune juice tops the list, of course, but some juice advocates say that apple-pear juice is a particularly good laxative. Among vegetable juices, asparagus, jícama and potato have been suggested. Some people who favor juicing use machines that eject most of the fiber. When it comes to treating constipation, that's a big mistake, because fiber is precisely what you want. Green Pharmacy for Constipation Several herbs can also help prevent and treat constipation. Flax (Linum usitatissimum). Also known as linseed, flaxseed as an herbal treatment for constipation gets an endorsement from Commission E, the body of scientists that provides advice on herbal treatments to Germany's equivalent of the FDA. Commission E suggests taking one to three tablespoons of whole or crushed flaxseed two or three times a day for chronic constipation. A special word of warning: If you try this remedy, make sure that you also get plenty of water--at least eight full glasses a day--to keep all that bulk moving through your digestive system. Psyllium (Plantago ovata). Tiny psyllium seeds contain a fiber called mucilage, which absorbs a great deal of fluid in the gut. This makes the seeds swell. They add bulk to stool, and as stool becomes bulkier, it presses on the colon wall, triggering the muscle contractions we experience as "the urge." Psyllium is quite popular in Germany, and Commission E approves taking three to ten tablespoons a day for chronic constipation. As with flaxseed, psyllium needs water to work, and if you take it without water, it might obstruct your digestive tract. And if you have asthma, don't take this herb. There have been several reports of allergic reactions to psyllium, including a few serious asthma attacks from inhaled seed dust. You should also watch how you react to this herb if you have allergies. If allergic symptoms develop after you take it once, don't use it again. Aloe (Aloe, various species), buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus), cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshianus), frangula (Frangula alnus) and senna (Cassia senna). These herbs all contain powerful natural laxative chemicals called anthraquinones. With certain reservations, Commission E endorses all of these herbs for treating chronic constipation. I suggest trying any of these anthraquinone herbs only as a last resort. You should try a high-fiber diet and other, gentler herbs before reaching for any of these. Any herb that contains anthraquinones can be unpleasantly powerful. If you use buckthorn, cascara sagrada or frangula, which are all barks, insist on aged bark. The anthraquinones in fresh bark irritate the digestive tract and may cause bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Anthraquinone laxatives should not be taken over long periods of time or during pregnancy or nursing. If you take these laxatives for long periods, you may become dependent on them. That's why I call them a last resort. Senna Leaflets and seed pods of senna are used to make a powerful laxative. Fenugreek (Trigonella foe-num-graecum). Like psyllium, fenugreek seeds contain "fluid-absorbing" mucilage. If you use fenugreek seeds, make sure you drink plenty of water to keep things moving along. And don't use more than two teaspoons at a time, as any more may cause abdominal distress. Rhubarb (Rheum officinale). I like this constipation-relief recipe from physician Ronald Hoffman, M.D., that was published in Parade magazine: Puree three stalks of rhubarb without the leaves. Add one cup of apple juice, a quarter of a peeled lemon and one tablespoon of raw honey. It will make a thick, tart drink that should do the trick. Dr. Hoffman is right about rhubarb. It contains a natural laxative chemical that's roughly equivalent to that in cascara sagrada and senna. It's also high in fiber. Remember, though, that its laxative action can be pretty powerful; you should probably try some other methods first. «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§ - PULSE ON WORLD HEALTH CONSPIRACIES! §Subscribe:......... - To :.... - Any information here in is for educational purpose only, it may be news related, purely speculation or someone's opinion. Always consult with a qualified health practitioner before deciding on any course of treatment, especially for serious or life-threatening illnesses.**COPYRIGHT NOTICE**In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. 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Hi Sharon: It's called eating alive, versus dead food! Putting depleted enzymes back into the body.

 

Walt

 

-

Sharon Jagger

Sunday, May 08, 2005 4:27 AM

Re: Constipation

 

gee that is sure a lot of trouble to go to... didnt anyone ever tell you to just drink a can of prune juice?

works every time.

 

 

-

Walt

Thursday, May 05, 2005 3:05 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Folks: After having similiar problems! Here's what I found works for me. For breakfast I have a tea spoon of Coconut oil and a can of fruit. I like pears or peaches. For lunch I get out the Blender and peel and cut up very small two carrots, Cabbage, Papaya, and a stick of celery, one tea spoon of Apple cider vinegar "Braggs", cover everything with Apple Cider, blend and drink. Usually have a normal dead food super, with a tea spoon of coconut oil. Haven't had a bad bowel movement since I started doing this. I also ordered some Propolis made from Bees saliva that sticks the hive together. Supposed to rid you quick of Ulcers and any intestinal infestations. Great for knocking out Acid reflux. Haven't got the order yet so will keep folks posted if my reflux and Ulcer heals.

 

Walt

 

-

121

 

Sunday, April 24, 2005 11:04 PM

Constipation

http:/ /www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/41/35.cfm Working as a nutritionist, I hear a great deal about people’s bowels and am frequently astounded by what they consider to be normal behaviour on the part of their nether regions. More staggering still is the ‘sang froid’ with which many people regard the dilatory nature of their bowel movements. ‘My bowels move regularly, once a week, whether they need to or not!’ is often the attitude. Most people, indeed, see nothing wrong with this (Snip) . http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue28/05_bowels.html --- _The "Green Pharmacy" for Constipation ----- A few years ago, I was interviewed for Dan Rather's Eye on America program on CBS. In another segment of the same program, Rather interviewed the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), David Kessler, M.D. The program showed me in my habitual fieldwork environment, on location in Ecuador, wearing my exotic jungle garb. Dr. Kessler was shown in his office wearing his usual coat and tie. Although we never actually met or debated on that program, the difference in our garb spoke volumes. Dr. Kessler and I disagreed about herbs and nutritional supplements. He has come down rather hard on them, while I am convinced that they can be useful. They're a cheap way to prevent some conditions, ameliorate others and even cure a few. But the FDA does not allow any medicinal claims for herbs and supplements unless they have been proven to FDA satisfaction with extensive clinical trials. As of 1995, it cost $500 million to jump through the FDA hoops to prove any new drug, herb or supplement to be safe and effective. Few marketers of herbs or supplements have that kind of spending money. Drug companies, which do have the money, can justify the expense because once they get a new drug approved, they usually have a patent entitling them to exclusive marketing rights for many years. During that time they can recoup many times over the investment made in the approval process. But who in their right mind would spend hundreds of millions to prove that prune juice is a good laxative? (It is.) You can't patent prunes, so you could never make your money back. In Praise of Prunes When Dan Rather's producer called, he asked me what questions Rather should ask Dr. Kessler. I told him to have Rather offer Dr. Kessler a bottle of prune juice and ask if he considered it a safe, effective laxative. If he answered no, I suggested that Rather request that Dr. Kessler drink some and experience the results for himself. If he answered yes, I suggested that Rather ask why FDA labeling regulations prohibit prune juice marketers from stating that prune juice is a safe, effective, gentle laxative. At my supermarket, prune juice costs only $1.30 a quart, making it probably the cheapest, least unpleasant laxative now available. At my nearby herb store, effective botanical laxatives--rhubarb root, cascara sagrada bark, senna pods and leaves and psyllium seeds and husks--are almost as cheap, but they don't taste half as good. Meanwhile, FDA-approved commercial laxatives, many of which have senna, cascara sagrada or psyllium in them, are comparatively costly. And many Americans do use prune juice as a laxative. So why won't the FDA allow it to be labeled as such? Facts on Fiber The sad fact is that most Americans probably wouldn't need a laxative, herbal or otherwise, if they ate right. Doctors know that a high-fiber diet controls constipation by keeping things moving through the intestine. Thanks to a family history of colon cancer, I was already a high- fiber freak when I first heard a talk by Denis Burkitt, M.D., a respected British surgeon who has spent a lifetime working in East Africa. Dr. Burkitt noted that in nonindustrial societies, among them the African communities where he worked, people eat a very high- fiber diet and rarely suffer from constipation. In fact, the only people Dr. Burkitt ever saw with constipation while in Africa were wealthy people who ate the same low-fiber diet that so many Americans eat. Here's a sure-fire formula to create a problem with constipation: Take all the fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains out of your diet. In their place eat lots of meats, fats and dairy foods. No wonder an estimated 10 percent of Americans suffer from constipation, with at least 20 percent of the elderly complaining of it. When I say that diet can control constipation, I'm not just talking about prune juice. Every whole-grain item and every fiber-rich fruit and vegetable helps prevent and relieve constipation. In folk medicine the foods that get special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apples, avocados, chicory, dandelion, dates, endive, figs, flaxseed, grapes, mangos, papayas, papaya, persimmons, pineapple, prunes, rhubarb, rutabagas, soybeans, turnips, walnuts and watercress. You might easily contrive any number of soups and salads from this list. If you are constipated, the first thing you should do is change your diet to the "double high five" by eating five fruits and five vegetables a day. If you are still constipated after two days, increase your fruit and veggie intake while diminishing your intake of low-fiber foods like meats and refined breads. Also, I'd recommend that you avoid tea if constipation is a problem for you. Tea is rich in tannins, which is one reason that it is recommended as a treatment for diarrhea. Tannins help bind stools and hold back bowel movements. Fruit and vegetable juices also work, especially those that retain much of their fiber. Prune juice tops the list, of course, but some juice advocates say that apple-pear juice is a particularly good laxative. Among vegetable juices, asparagus, jícama and potato have been suggested. Some people who favor juicing use machines that eject most of the fiber. When it comes to treating constipation, that's a big mistake, because fiber is precisely what you want. Green Pharmacy for Constipation Several herbs can also help prevent and treat constipation. Flax (Linum usitatissimum). Also known as linseed, flaxseed as an herbal treatment for constipation gets an endorsement from Commission E, the body of scientists that provides advice on herbal treatments to Germany's equivalent of the FDA. Commission E suggests taking one to three tablespoons of whole or crushed flaxseed two or three times a day for chronic constipation. A special word of warning: If you try this remedy, make sure that you also get plenty of water--at least eight full glasses a day--to keep all that bulk moving through your digestive system. Psyllium (Plantago ovata). Tiny psyllium seeds contain a fiber called mucilage, which absorbs a great deal of fluid in the gut. This makes the seeds swell. They add bulk to stool, and as stool becomes bulkier, it presses on the colon wall, triggering the muscle contractions we experience as "the urge." Psyllium is quite popular in Germany, and Commission E approves taking three to ten tablespoons a day for chronic constipation. As with flaxseed, psyllium needs water to work, and if you take it without water, it might obstruct your digestive tract. And if you have asthma, don't take this herb. There have been several reports of allergic reactions to psyllium, including a few serious asthma attacks from inhaled seed dust. You should also watch how you react to this herb if you have allergies. If allergic symptoms develop after you take it once, don't use it again. Aloe (Aloe, various species), buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus), cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshianus), frangula (Frangula alnus) and senna (Cassia senna). These herbs all contain powerful natural laxative chemicals called anthraquinones. With certain reservations, Commission E endorses all of these herbs for treating chronic constipation. I suggest trying any of these anthraquinone herbs only as a last resort. You should try a high-fiber diet and other, gentler herbs before reaching for any of these. Any herb that contains anthraquinones can be unpleasantly powerful. If you use buckthorn, cascara sagrada or frangula, which are all barks, insist on aged bark. The anthraquinones in fresh bark irritate the digestive tract and may cause bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Anthraquinone laxatives should not be taken over long periods of time or during pregnancy or nursing. If you take these laxatives for long periods, you may become dependent on them. That's why I call them a last resort. Senna Leaflets and seed pods of senna are used to make a powerful laxative. Fenugreek (Trigonella foe-num-graecum). Like psyllium, fenugreek seeds contain "fluid-absorbing" mucilage. If you use fenugreek seeds, make sure you drink plenty of water to keep things moving along. And don't use more than two teaspoons at a time, as any more may cause abdominal distress. Rhubarb (Rheum officinale). I like this constipation-relief recipe from physician Ronald Hoffman, M.D., that was published in Parade magazine: Puree three stalks of rhubarb without the leaves. Add one cup of apple juice, a quarter of a peeled lemon and one tablespoon of raw honey. It will make a thick, tart drink that should do the trick. Dr. Hoffman is right about rhubarb. It contains a natural laxative chemical that's roughly equivalent to that in cascara sagrada and senna. It's also high in fiber. Remember, though, that its laxative action can be pretty powerful; you should probably try some other methods first. «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§ - PULSE ON WORLD HEALTH CONSPIRACIES! §Subscribe:......... - To :.... - Any information here in is for educational purpose only, it may be news related, purely speculation or someone's opinion. Always consult with a qualified health practitioner before deciding on any course of treatment, especially for serious or life-threatening illnesses.**COPYRIGHT NOTICE**In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. 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then eat fresh plums.. :-)

 

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Walt

Monday, May 09, 2005 5:19 AM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Sharon: It's called eating alive, versus dead food! Putting depleted enzymes back into the body.

 

Walt

 

-

Sharon Jagger

Sunday, May 08, 2005 4:27 AM

Re: Constipation

 

gee that is sure a lot of trouble to go to... didnt anyone ever tell you to just drink a can of prune juice?

works every time.

 

 

-

Walt

Thursday, May 05, 2005 3:05 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Folks: After having similiar problems! Here's what I found works for me. For breakfast I have a tea spoon of Coconut oil and a can of fruit. I like pears or peaches. For lunch I get out the Blender and peel and cut up very small two carrots, Cabbage, Papaya, and a stick of celery, one tea spoon of Apple cider vinegar "Braggs", cover everything with Apple Cider, blend and drink. Usually have a normal dead food super, with a tea spoon of coconut oil. Haven't had a bad bowel movement since I started doing this. I also ordered some Propolis made from Bees saliva that sticks the hive together. Supposed to rid you quick of Ulcers and any intestinal infestations. Great for knocking out Acid reflux. Haven't got the order yet so will keep folks posted if my reflux and Ulcer heals.

 

Walt

 

-

121

 

Sunday, April 24, 2005 11:04 PM

Constipation

http:/ /www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/41/35.cfm Working as a nutritionist, I hear a great deal about people’s bowels and am frequently astounded by what they consider to be normal behaviour on the part of their nether regions. More staggering still is the ‘sang froid’ with which many people regard the dilatory nature of their bowel movements. ‘My bowels move regularly, once a week, whether they need to or not!’ is often the attitude. Most people, indeed, see nothing wrong with this (Snip) . http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue28/05_bowels.html --- _The "Green Pharmacy" for Constipation ----- A few years ago, I was interviewed for Dan Rather's Eye on America program on CBS. In another segment of the same program, Rather interviewed the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), David Kessler, M.D. The program showed me in my habitual fieldwork environment, on location in Ecuador, wearing my exotic jungle garb. Dr. Kessler was shown in his office wearing his usual coat and tie. Although we never actually met or debated on that program, the difference in our garb spoke volumes. Dr. Kessler and I disagreed about herbs and nutritional supplements. He has come down rather hard on them, while I am convinced that they can be useful. They're a cheap way to prevent some conditions, ameliorate others and even cure a few. But the FDA does not allow any medicinal claims for herbs and supplements unless they have been proven to FDA satisfaction with extensive clinical trials. As of 1995, it cost $500 million to jump through the FDA hoops to prove any new drug, herb or supplement to be safe and effective. Few marketers of herbs or supplements have that kind of spending money. Drug companies, which do have the money, can justify the expense because once they get a new drug approved, they usually have a patent entitling them to exclusive marketing rights for many years. During that time they can recoup many times over the investment made in the approval process. But who in their right mind would spend hundreds of millions to prove that prune juice is a good laxative? (It is.) You can't patent prunes, so you could never make your money back. In Praise of Prunes When Dan Rather's producer called, he asked me what questions Rather should ask Dr. Kessler. I told him to have Rather offer Dr. Kessler a bottle of prune juice and ask if he considered it a safe, effective laxative. If he answered no, I suggested that Rather request that Dr. Kessler drink some and experience the results for himself. If he answered yes, I suggested that Rather ask why FDA labeling regulations prohibit prune juice marketers from stating that prune juice is a safe, effective, gentle laxative. At my supermarket, prune juice costs only $1.30 a quart, making it probably the cheapest, least unpleasant laxative now available. At my nearby herb store, effective botanical laxatives--rhubarb root, cascara sagrada bark, senna pods and leaves and psyllium seeds and husks--are almost as cheap, but they don't taste half as good. Meanwhile, FDA-approved commercial laxatives, many of which have senna, cascara sagrada or psyllium in them, are comparatively costly. And many Americans do use prune juice as a laxative. So why won't the FDA allow it to be labeled as such? Facts on Fiber The sad fact is that most Americans probably wouldn't need a laxative, herbal or otherwise, if they ate right. Doctors know that a high-fiber diet controls constipation by keeping things moving through the intestine. Thanks to a family history of colon cancer, I was already a high- fiber freak when I first heard a talk by Denis Burkitt, M.D., a respected British surgeon who has spent a lifetime working in East Africa. Dr. Burkitt noted that in nonindustrial societies, among them the African communities where he worked, people eat a very high- fiber diet and rarely suffer from constipation. In fact, the only people Dr. Burkitt ever saw with constipation while in Africa were wealthy people who ate the same low-fiber diet that so many Americans eat. Here's a sure-fire formula to create a problem with constipation: Take all the fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains out of your diet. In their place eat lots of meats, fats and dairy foods. No wonder an estimated 10 percent of Americans suffer from constipation, with at least 20 percent of the elderly complaining of it. When I say that diet can control constipation, I'm not just talking about prune juice. Every whole-grain item and every fiber-rich fruit and vegetable helps prevent and relieve constipation. In folk medicine the foods that get special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apples, avocados, chicory, dandelion, dates, endive, figs, flaxseed, grapes, mangos, papayas, papaya, persimmons, pineapple, prunes, rhubarb, rutabagas, soybeans, turnips, walnuts and watercress. You might easily contrive any number of soups and salads from this list. If you are constipated, the first thing you should do is change your diet to the "double high five" by eating five fruits and five vegetables a day. If you are still constipated after two days, increase your fruit and veggie intake while diminishing your intake of low-fiber foods like meats and refined breads. Also, I'd recommend that you avoid tea if constipation is a problem for you. Tea is rich in tannins, which is one reason that it is recommended as a treatment for diarrhea. Tannins help bind stools and hold back bowel movements. Fruit and vegetable juices also work, especially those that retain much of their fiber. Prune juice tops the list, of course, but some juice advocates say that apple-pear juice is a particularly good laxative. Among vegetable juices, asparagus, jícama and potato have been suggested. Some people who favor juicing use machines that eject most of the fiber. When it comes to treating constipation, that's a big mistake, because fiber is precisely what you want. Green Pharmacy for Constipation Several herbs can also help prevent and treat constipation. Flax (Linum usitatissimum). Also known as linseed, flaxseed as an herbal treatment for constipation gets an endorsement from Commission E, the body of scientists that provides advice on herbal treatments to Germany's equivalent of the FDA. Commission E suggests taking one to three tablespoons of whole or crushed flaxseed two or three times a day for chronic constipation. A special word of warning: If you try this remedy, make sure that you also get plenty of water--at least eight full glasses a day--to keep all that bulk moving through your digestive system. Psyllium (Plantago ovata). Tiny psyllium seeds contain a fiber called mucilage, which absorbs a great deal of fluid in the gut. This makes the seeds swell. They add bulk to stool, and as stool becomes bulkier, it presses on the colon wall, triggering the muscle contractions we experience as "the urge." Psyllium is quite popular in Germany, and Commission E approves taking three to ten tablespoons a day for chronic constipation. As with flaxseed, psyllium needs water to work, and if you take it without water, it might obstruct your digestive tract. And if you have asthma, don't take this herb. There have been several reports of allergic reactions to psyllium, including a few serious asthma attacks from inhaled seed dust. You should also watch how you react to this herb if you have allergies. If allergic symptoms develop after you take it once, don't use it again. Aloe (Aloe, various species), buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus), cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshianus), frangula (Frangula alnus) and senna (Cassia senna). These herbs all contain powerful natural laxative chemicals called anthraquinones. With certain reservations, Commission E endorses all of these herbs for treating chronic constipation. I suggest trying any of these anthraquinone herbs only as a last resort. You should try a high-fiber diet and other, gentler herbs before reaching for any of these. Any herb that contains anthraquinones can be unpleasantly powerful. If you use buckthorn, cascara sagrada or frangula, which are all barks, insist on aged bark. The anthraquinones in fresh bark irritate the digestive tract and may cause bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Anthraquinone laxatives should not be taken over long periods of time or during pregnancy or nursing. If you take these laxatives for long periods, you may become dependent on them. That's why I call them a last resort. Senna Leaflets and seed pods of senna are used to make a powerful laxative. Fenugreek (Trigonella foe-num-graecum). Like psyllium, fenugreek seeds contain "fluid-absorbing" mucilage. If you use fenugreek seeds, make sure you drink plenty of water to keep things moving along. And don't use more than two teaspoons at a time, as any more may cause abdominal distress. Rhubarb (Rheum officinale). I like this constipation-relief recipe from physician Ronald Hoffman, M.D., that was published in Parade magazine: Puree three stalks of rhubarb without the leaves. Add one cup of apple juice, a quarter of a peeled lemon and one tablespoon of raw honey. It will make a thick, tart drink that should do the trick. Dr. Hoffman is right about rhubarb. It contains a natural laxative chemical that's roughly equivalent to that in cascara sagrada and senna. It's also high in fiber. 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Walt

If a person works do you think it would be possible to do the second phase after work? There is no way for me to do this second part at lunch. What is Braggs? I have a severe constipation problem this looks like it may work:)

Gisele, Einstein, Zachary and Gillespie

 

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Walt

Monday, May 09, 2005 8:19 AM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Sharon: It's called eating alive, versus dead food! Putting depleted enzymes back into the body.

 

Walt

 

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Sharon Jagger

Sunday, May 08, 2005 4:27 AM

Re: Constipation

 

gee that is sure a lot of trouble to go to... didnt anyone ever tell you to just drink a can of prune juice?

works every time.

 

 

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Walt

Thursday, May 05, 2005 3:05 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Folks: After having similiar problems! Here's what I found works for me. For breakfast I have a tea spoon of Coconut oil and a can of fruit. I like pears or peaches. For lunch I get out the Blender and peel and cut up very small two carrots, Cabbage, Papaya, and a stick of celery, one tea spoon of Apple cider vinegar "Braggs", cover everything with Apple Cider, blend and drink. Usually have a normal dead food super, with a tea spoon of coconut oil. Haven't had a bad bowel movement since I started doing this. I also ordered some Propolis made from Bees saliva that sticks the hive together. Supposed to rid you quick of Ulcers and any intestinal infestations. Great for knocking out Acid reflux. Haven't got the order yet so will keep folks posted if my reflux and Ulcer heals.

 

Walt

 

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Sunday, April 24, 2005 11:04 PM

Constipation

http:/ /www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/41/35.cfm Working as a nutritionist, I hear a great deal about people’s bowels and am frequently astounded by what they consider to be normal behaviour on the part of their nether regions. More staggering still is the ‘sang froid’ with which many people regard the dilatory nature of their bowel movements. ‘My bowels move regularly, once a week, whether they need to or not!’ is often the attitude. Most people, indeed, see nothing wrong with this (Snip) . http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue28/05_bowels.html --- _The "Green Pharmacy" for Constipation ----- A few years ago, I was interviewed for Dan Rather's Eye on America program on CBS. In another segment of the same program, Rather interviewed the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), David Kessler, M.D. The program showed me in my habitual fieldwork environment, on location in Ecuador, wearing my exotic jungle garb. Dr. Kessler was shown in his office wearing his usual coat and tie. Although we never actually met or debated on that program, the difference in our garb spoke volumes. Dr. Kessler and I disagreed about herbs and nutritional supplements. He has come down rather hard on them, while I am convinced that they can be useful. They're a cheap way to prevent some conditions, ameliorate others and even cure a few. But the FDA does not allow any medicinal claims for herbs and supplements unless they have been proven to FDA satisfaction with extensive clinical trials. As of 1995, it cost $500 million to jump through the FDA hoops to prove any new drug, herb or supplement to be safe and effective. Few marketers of herbs or supplements have that kind of spending money. Drug companies, which do have the money, can justify the expense because once they get a new drug approved, they usually have a patent entitling them to exclusive marketing rights for many years. During that time they can recoup many times over the investment made in the approval process. But who in their right mind would spend hundreds of millions to prove that prune juice is a good laxative? (It is.) You can't patent prunes, so you could never make your money back. In Praise of Prunes When Dan Rather's producer called, he asked me what questions Rather should ask Dr. Kessler. I told him to have Rather offer Dr. Kessler a bottle of prune juice and ask if he considered it a safe, effective laxative. If he answered no, I suggested that Rather request that Dr. Kessler drink some and experience the results for himself. If he answered yes, I suggested that Rather ask why FDA labeling regulations prohibit prune juice marketers from stating that prune juice is a safe, effective, gentle laxative. At my supermarket, prune juice costs only $1.30 a quart, making it probably the cheapest, least unpleasant laxative now available. At my nearby herb store, effective botanical laxatives--rhubarb root, cascara sagrada bark, senna pods and leaves and psyllium seeds and husks--are almost as cheap, but they don't taste half as good. Meanwhile, FDA-approved commercial laxatives, many of which have senna, cascara sagrada or psyllium in them, are comparatively costly. And many Americans do use prune juice as a laxative. So why won't the FDA allow it to be labeled as such? Facts on Fiber The sad fact is that most Americans probably wouldn't need a laxative, herbal or otherwise, if they ate right. Doctors know that a high-fiber diet controls constipation by keeping things moving through the intestine. Thanks to a family history of colon cancer, I was already a high- fiber freak when I first heard a talk by Denis Burkitt, M.D., a respected British surgeon who has spent a lifetime working in East Africa. Dr. Burkitt noted that in nonindustrial societies, among them the African communities where he worked, people eat a very high- fiber diet and rarely suffer from constipation. In fact, the only people Dr. Burkitt ever saw with constipation while in Africa were wealthy people who ate the same low-fiber diet that so many Americans eat. Here's a sure-fire formula to create a problem with constipation: Take all the fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains out of your diet. In their place eat lots of meats, fats and dairy foods. No wonder an estimated 10 percent of Americans suffer from constipation, with at least 20 percent of the elderly complaining of it. When I say that diet can control constipation, I'm not just talking about prune juice. Every whole-grain item and every fiber-rich fruit and vegetable helps prevent and relieve constipation. In folk medicine the foods that get special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apples, avocados, chicory, dandelion, dates, endive, figs, flaxseed, grapes, mangos, papayas, papaya, persimmons, pineapple, prunes, rhubarb, rutabagas, soybeans, turnips, walnuts and watercress. You might easily contrive any number of soups and salads from this list. If you are constipated, the first thing you should do is change your diet to the "double high five" by eating five fruits and five vegetables a day. If you are still constipated after two days, increase your fruit and veggie intake while diminishing your intake of low-fiber foods like meats and refined breads. Also, I'd recommend that you avoid tea if constipation is a problem for you. Tea is rich in tannins, which is one reason that it is recommended as a treatment for diarrhea. Tannins help bind stools and hold back bowel movements. Fruit and vegetable juices also work, especially those that retain much of their fiber. Prune juice tops the list, of course, but some juice advocates say that apple-pear juice is a particularly good laxative. Among vegetable juices, asparagus, jícama and potato have been suggested. Some people who favor juicing use machines that eject most of the fiber. When it comes to treating constipation, that's a big mistake, because fiber is precisely what you want. Green Pharmacy for Constipation Several herbs can also help prevent and treat constipation. Flax (Linum usitatissimum). Also known as linseed, flaxseed as an herbal treatment for constipation gets an endorsement from Commission E, the body of scientists that provides advice on herbal treatments to Germany's equivalent of the FDA. Commission E suggests taking one to three tablespoons of whole or crushed flaxseed two or three times a day for chronic constipation. A special word of warning: If you try this remedy, make sure that you also get plenty of water--at least eight full glasses a day--to keep all that bulk moving through your digestive system. Psyllium (Plantago ovata). Tiny psyllium seeds contain a fiber called mucilage, which absorbs a great deal of fluid in the gut. This makes the seeds swell. They add bulk to stool, and as stool becomes bulkier, it presses on the colon wall, triggering the muscle contractions we experience as "the urge." Psyllium is quite popular in Germany, and Commission E approves taking three to ten tablespoons a day for chronic constipation. As with flaxseed, psyllium needs water to work, and if you take it without water, it might obstruct your digestive tract. And if you have asthma, don't take this herb. There have been several reports of allergic reactions to psyllium, including a few serious asthma attacks from inhaled seed dust. You should also watch how you react to this herb if you have allergies. If allergic symptoms develop after you take it once, don't use it again. Aloe (Aloe, various species), buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus), cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshianus), frangula (Frangula alnus) and senna (Cassia senna). These herbs all contain powerful natural laxative chemicals called anthraquinones. With certain reservations, Commission E endorses all of these herbs for treating chronic constipation. I suggest trying any of these anthraquinone herbs only as a last resort. You should try a high-fiber diet and other, gentler herbs before reaching for any of these. Any herb that contains anthraquinones can be unpleasantly powerful. If you use buckthorn, cascara sagrada or frangula, which are all barks, insist on aged bark. The anthraquinones in fresh bark irritate the digestive tract and may cause bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Anthraquinone laxatives should not be taken over long periods of time or during pregnancy or nursing. If you take these laxatives for long periods, you may become dependent on them. That's why I call them a last resort. Senna Leaflets and seed pods of senna are used to make a powerful laxative. Fenugreek (Trigonella foe-num-graecum). Like psyllium, fenugreek seeds contain "fluid-absorbing" mucilage. If you use fenugreek seeds, make sure you drink plenty of water to keep things moving along. And don't use more than two teaspoons at a time, as any more may cause abdominal distress. Rhubarb (Rheum officinale). I like this constipation-relief recipe from physician Ronald Hoffman, M.D., that was published in Parade magazine: Puree three stalks of rhubarb without the leaves. Add one cup of apple juice, a quarter of a peeled lemon and one tablespoon of raw honey. It will make a thick, tart drink that should do the trick. Dr. Hoffman is right about rhubarb. It contains a natural laxative chemical that's roughly equivalent to that in cascara sagrada and senna. It's also high in fiber. 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Bragg Apple Cider vinegar is the vinegar with the mother in it, it's a brand name. You buy it at the health food store.

You can do the second part anytime. What's important is to get enzymes back into your body. Barley green works for that to. Lack of water causes constipation too! Drink a lot of water.

 

Walt

 

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doctorhawk

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:07 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Walt

If a person works do you think it would be possible to do the second phase after work? There is no way for me to do this second part at lunch. What is Braggs? I have a severe constipation problem this looks like it may work:)

Gisele, Einstein, Zachary and Gillespie

 

-

Walt

Monday, May 09, 2005 8:19 AM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Sharon: It's called eating alive, versus dead food! Putting depleted enzymes back into the body.

 

Walt

 

-

Sharon Jagger

Sunday, May 08, 2005 4:27 AM

Re: Constipation

 

gee that is sure a lot of trouble to go to... didnt anyone ever tell you to just drink a can of prune juice?

works every time.

 

 

-

Walt

Thursday, May 05, 2005 3:05 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Folks: After having similiar problems! Here's what I found works for me. For breakfast I have a tea spoon of Coconut oil and a can of fruit. I like pears or peaches. For lunch I get out the Blender and peel and cut up very small two carrots, Cabbage, Papaya, and a stick of celery, one tea spoon of Apple cider vinegar "Braggs", cover everything with Apple Cider, blend and drink. Usually have a normal dead food super, with a tea spoon of coconut oil. Haven't had a bad bowel movement since I started doing this. I also ordered some Propolis made from Bees saliva that sticks the hive together. Supposed to rid you quick of Ulcers and any intestinal infestations. Great for knocking out Acid reflux. Haven't got the order yet so will keep folks posted if my reflux and Ulcer heals.

 

Walt

 

-

121

 

Sunday, April 24, 2005 11:04 PM

Constipation

http:/ /www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/41/35.cfm Working as a nutritionist, I hear a great deal about people’s bowels and am frequently astounded by what they consider to be normal behaviour on the part of their nether regions. More staggering still is the ‘sang froid’ with which many people regard the dilatory nature of their bowel movements. ‘My bowels move regularly, once a week, whether they need to or not!’ is often the attitude. Most people, indeed, see nothing wrong with this (Snip) . http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue28/05_bowels.html --- _The "Green Pharmacy" for Constipation ----- A few years ago, I was interviewed for Dan Rather's Eye on America program on CBS. In another segment of the same program, Rather interviewed the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), David Kessler, M.D. The program showed me in my habitual fieldwork environment, on location in Ecuador, wearing my exotic jungle garb. Dr. Kessler was shown in his office wearing his usual coat and tie. Although we never actually met or debated on that program, the difference in our garb spoke volumes. Dr. Kessler and I disagreed about herbs and nutritional supplements. He has come down rather hard on them, while I am convinced that they can be useful. They're a cheap way to prevent some conditions, ameliorate others and even cure a few. But the FDA does not allow any medicinal claims for herbs and supplements unless they have been proven to FDA satisfaction with extensive clinical trials. As of 1995, it cost $500 million to jump through the FDA hoops to prove any new drug, herb or supplement to be safe and effective. Few marketers of herbs or supplements have that kind of spending money. Drug companies, which do have the money, can justify the expense because once they get a new drug approved, they usually have a patent entitling them to exclusive marketing rights for many years. During that time they can recoup many times over the investment made in the approval process. But who in their right mind would spend hundreds of millions to prove that prune juice is a good laxative? (It is.) You can't patent prunes, so you could never make your money back. In Praise of Prunes When Dan Rather's producer called, he asked me what questions Rather should ask Dr. Kessler. I told him to have Rather offer Dr. Kessler a bottle of prune juice and ask if he considered it a safe, effective laxative. If he answered no, I suggested that Rather request that Dr. Kessler drink some and experience the results for himself. If he answered yes, I suggested that Rather ask why FDA labeling regulations prohibit prune juice marketers from stating that prune juice is a safe, effective, gentle laxative. At my supermarket, prune juice costs only $1.30 a quart, making it probably the cheapest, least unpleasant laxative now available. At my nearby herb store, effective botanical laxatives--rhubarb root, cascara sagrada bark, senna pods and leaves and psyllium seeds and husks--are almost as cheap, but they don't taste half as good. Meanwhile, FDA-approved commercial laxatives, many of which have senna, cascara sagrada or psyllium in them, are comparatively costly. And many Americans do use prune juice as a laxative. So why won't the FDA allow it to be labeled as such? Facts on Fiber The sad fact is that most Americans probably wouldn't need a laxative, herbal or otherwise, if they ate right. Doctors know that a high-fiber diet controls constipation by keeping things moving through the intestine. Thanks to a family history of colon cancer, I was already a high- fiber freak when I first heard a talk by Denis Burkitt, M.D., a respected British surgeon who has spent a lifetime working in East Africa. Dr. Burkitt noted that in nonindustrial societies, among them the African communities where he worked, people eat a very high- fiber diet and rarely suffer from constipation. In fact, the only people Dr. Burkitt ever saw with constipation while in Africa were wealthy people who ate the same low-fiber diet that so many Americans eat. Here's a sure-fire formula to create a problem with constipation: Take all the fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains out of your diet. In their place eat lots of meats, fats and dairy foods. No wonder an estimated 10 percent of Americans suffer from constipation, with at least 20 percent of the elderly complaining of it. When I say that diet can control constipation, I'm not just talking about prune juice. Every whole-grain item and every fiber-rich fruit and vegetable helps prevent and relieve constipation. In folk medicine the foods that get special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apples, avocados, chicory, dandelion, dates, endive, figs, flaxseed, grapes, mangos, papayas, papaya, persimmons, pineapple, prunes, rhubarb, rutabagas, soybeans, turnips, walnuts and watercress. You might easily contrive any number of soups and salads from this list. If you are constipated, the first thing you should do is change your diet to the "double high five" by eating five fruits and five vegetables a day. If you are still constipated after two days, increase your fruit and veggie intake while diminishing your intake of low-fiber foods like meats and refined breads. Also, I'd recommend that you avoid tea if constipation is a problem for you. Tea is rich in tannins, which is one reason that it is recommended as a treatment for diarrhea. Tannins help bind stools and hold back bowel movements. Fruit and vegetable juices also work, especially those that retain much of their fiber. Prune juice tops the list, of course, but some juice advocates say that apple-pear juice is a particularly good laxative. Among vegetable juices, asparagus, jícama and potato have been suggested. Some people who favor juicing use machines that eject most of the fiber. When it comes to treating constipation, that's a big mistake, because fiber is precisely what you want. Green Pharmacy for Constipation Several herbs can also help prevent and treat constipation. Flax (Linum usitatissimum). Also known as linseed, flaxseed as an herbal treatment for constipation gets an endorsement from Commission E, the body of scientists that provides advice on herbal treatments to Germany's equivalent of the FDA. Commission E suggests taking one to three tablespoons of whole or crushed flaxseed two or three times a day for chronic constipation. A special word of warning: If you try this remedy, make sure that you also get plenty of water--at least eight full glasses a day--to keep all that bulk moving through your digestive system. Psyllium (Plantago ovata). Tiny psyllium seeds contain a fiber called mucilage, which absorbs a great deal of fluid in the gut. This makes the seeds swell. They add bulk to stool, and as stool becomes bulkier, it presses on the colon wall, triggering the muscle contractions we experience as "the urge." Psyllium is quite popular in Germany, and Commission E approves taking three to ten tablespoons a day for chronic constipation. As with flaxseed, psyllium needs water to work, and if you take it without water, it might obstruct your digestive tract. And if you have asthma, don't take this herb. There have been several reports of allergic reactions to psyllium, including a few serious asthma attacks from inhaled seed dust. You should also watch how you react to this herb if you have allergies. If allergic symptoms develop after you take it once, don't use it again. Aloe (Aloe, various species), buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus), cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshianus), frangula (Frangula alnus) and senna (Cassia senna). These herbs all contain powerful natural laxative chemicals called anthraquinones. With certain reservations, Commission E endorses all of these herbs for treating chronic constipation. I suggest trying any of these anthraquinone herbs only as a last resort. You should try a high-fiber diet and other, gentler herbs before reaching for any of these. Any herb that contains anthraquinones can be unpleasantly powerful. If you use buckthorn, cascara sagrada or frangula, which are all barks, insist on aged bark. The anthraquinones in fresh bark irritate the digestive tract and may cause bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Anthraquinone laxatives should not be taken over long periods of time or during pregnancy or nursing. If you take these laxatives for long periods, you may become dependent on them. That's why I call them a last resort. Senna Leaflets and seed pods of senna are used to make a powerful laxative. Fenugreek (Trigonella foe-num-graecum). Like psyllium, fenugreek seeds contain "fluid-absorbing" mucilage. If you use fenugreek seeds, make sure you drink plenty of water to keep things moving along. And don't use more than two teaspoons at a time, as any more may cause abdominal distress. Rhubarb (Rheum officinale). I like this constipation-relief recipe from physician Ronald Hoffman, M.D., that was published in Parade magazine: Puree three stalks of rhubarb without the leaves. Add one cup of apple juice, a quarter of a peeled lemon and one tablespoon of raw honey. It will make a thick, tart drink that should do the trick. Dr. Hoffman is right about rhubarb. It contains a natural laxative chemical that's roughly equivalent to that in cascara sagrada and senna. It's also high in fiber. 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Hi Again! After thinking on your message while munching on a can of Peaches and ofcourse drinking the juices. I thought why not eat a can of these a long with your lunch. It would be easier to answer your question if we knew what you ate for lunch.

 

Walt

 

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doctorhawk

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:07 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Walt

If a person works do you think it would be possible to do the second phase after work? There is no way for me to do this second part at lunch. What is Braggs? I have a severe constipation problem this looks like it may work:)

Gisele, Einstein, Zachary and Gillespie

 

-

Walt

Monday, May 09, 2005 8:19 AM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Sharon: It's called eating alive, versus dead food! Putting depleted enzymes back into the body.

 

Walt

 

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Sharon Jagger

Sunday, May 08, 2005 4:27 AM

Re: Constipation

 

gee that is sure a lot of trouble to go to... didnt anyone ever tell you to just drink a can of prune juice?

works every time.

 

 

-

Walt

Thursday, May 05, 2005 3:05 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Folks: After having similiar problems! Here's what I found works for me. For breakfast I have a tea spoon of Coconut oil and a can of fruit. I like pears or peaches. For lunch I get out the Blender and peel and cut up very small two carrots, Cabbage, Papaya, and a stick of celery, one tea spoon of Apple cider vinegar "Braggs", cover everything with Apple Cider, blend and drink. Usually have a normal dead food super, with a tea spoon of coconut oil. Haven't had a bad bowel movement since I started doing this. I also ordered some Propolis made from Bees saliva that sticks the hive together. Supposed to rid you quick of Ulcers and any intestinal infestations. Great for knocking out Acid reflux. Haven't got the order yet so will keep folks posted if my reflux and Ulcer heals.

 

Walt

 

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Sunday, April 24, 2005 11:04 PM

Constipation

http:/ /www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/41/35.cfm Working as a nutritionist, I hear a great deal about people’s bowels and am frequently astounded by what they consider to be normal behaviour on the part of their nether regions. More staggering still is the ‘sang froid’ with which many people regard the dilatory nature of their bowel movements. ‘My bowels move regularly, once a week, whether they need to or not!’ is often the attitude. Most people, indeed, see nothing wrong with this (Snip) . http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue28/05_bowels.html --- _The "Green Pharmacy" for Constipation ----- A few years ago, I was interviewed for Dan Rather's Eye on America program on CBS. In another segment of the same program, Rather interviewed the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), David Kessler, M.D. The program showed me in my habitual fieldwork environment, on location in Ecuador, wearing my exotic jungle garb. Dr. Kessler was shown in his office wearing his usual coat and tie. Although we never actually met or debated on that program, the difference in our garb spoke volumes. Dr. Kessler and I disagreed about herbs and nutritional supplements. He has come down rather hard on them, while I am convinced that they can be useful. They're a cheap way to prevent some conditions, ameliorate others and even cure a few. But the FDA does not allow any medicinal claims for herbs and supplements unless they have been proven to FDA satisfaction with extensive clinical trials. As of 1995, it cost $500 million to jump through the FDA hoops to prove any new drug, herb or supplement to be safe and effective. Few marketers of herbs or supplements have that kind of spending money. Drug companies, which do have the money, can justify the expense because once they get a new drug approved, they usually have a patent entitling them to exclusive marketing rights for many years. During that time they can recoup many times over the investment made in the approval process. But who in their right mind would spend hundreds of millions to prove that prune juice is a good laxative? (It is.) You can't patent prunes, so you could never make your money back. In Praise of Prunes When Dan Rather's producer called, he asked me what questions Rather should ask Dr. Kessler. I told him to have Rather offer Dr. Kessler a bottle of prune juice and ask if he considered it a safe, effective laxative. If he answered no, I suggested that Rather request that Dr. Kessler drink some and experience the results for himself. If he answered yes, I suggested that Rather ask why FDA labeling regulations prohibit prune juice marketers from stating that prune juice is a safe, effective, gentle laxative. At my supermarket, prune juice costs only $1.30 a quart, making it probably the cheapest, least unpleasant laxative now available. At my nearby herb store, effective botanical laxatives--rhubarb root, cascara sagrada bark, senna pods and leaves and psyllium seeds and husks--are almost as cheap, but they don't taste half as good. Meanwhile, FDA-approved commercial laxatives, many of which have senna, cascara sagrada or psyllium in them, are comparatively costly. And many Americans do use prune juice as a laxative. So why won't the FDA allow it to be labeled as such? Facts on Fiber The sad fact is that most Americans probably wouldn't need a laxative, herbal or otherwise, if they ate right. Doctors know that a high-fiber diet controls constipation by keeping things moving through the intestine. Thanks to a family history of colon cancer, I was already a high- fiber freak when I first heard a talk by Denis Burkitt, M.D., a respected British surgeon who has spent a lifetime working in East Africa. Dr. Burkitt noted that in nonindustrial societies, among them the African communities where he worked, people eat a very high- fiber diet and rarely suffer from constipation. In fact, the only people Dr. Burkitt ever saw with constipation while in Africa were wealthy people who ate the same low-fiber diet that so many Americans eat. Here's a sure-fire formula to create a problem with constipation: Take all the fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains out of your diet. In their place eat lots of meats, fats and dairy foods. No wonder an estimated 10 percent of Americans suffer from constipation, with at least 20 percent of the elderly complaining of it. When I say that diet can control constipation, I'm not just talking about prune juice. Every whole-grain item and every fiber-rich fruit and vegetable helps prevent and relieve constipation. In folk medicine the foods that get special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apples, avocados, chicory, dandelion, dates, endive, figs, flaxseed, grapes, mangos, papayas, papaya, persimmons, pineapple, prunes, rhubarb, rutabagas, soybeans, turnips, walnuts and watercress. You might easily contrive any number of soups and salads from this list. If you are constipated, the first thing you should do is change your diet to the "double high five" by eating five fruits and five vegetables a day. If you are still constipated after two days, increase your fruit and veggie intake while diminishing your intake of low-fiber foods like meats and refined breads. Also, I'd recommend that you avoid tea if constipation is a problem for you. Tea is rich in tannins, which is one reason that it is recommended as a treatment for diarrhea. Tannins help bind stools and hold back bowel movements. Fruit and vegetable juices also work, especially those that retain much of their fiber. Prune juice tops the list, of course, but some juice advocates say that apple-pear juice is a particularly good laxative. Among vegetable juices, asparagus, jícama and potato have been suggested. Some people who favor juicing use machines that eject most of the fiber. When it comes to treating constipation, that's a big mistake, because fiber is precisely what you want. Green Pharmacy for Constipation Several herbs can also help prevent and treat constipation. Flax (Linum usitatissimum). Also known as linseed, flaxseed as an herbal treatment for constipation gets an endorsement from Commission E, the body of scientists that provides advice on herbal treatments to Germany's equivalent of the FDA. Commission E suggests taking one to three tablespoons of whole or crushed flaxseed two or three times a day for chronic constipation. A special word of warning: If you try this remedy, make sure that you also get plenty of water--at least eight full glasses a day--to keep all that bulk moving through your digestive system. Psyllium (Plantago ovata). Tiny psyllium seeds contain a fiber called mucilage, which absorbs a great deal of fluid in the gut. This makes the seeds swell. They add bulk to stool, and as stool becomes bulkier, it presses on the colon wall, triggering the muscle contractions we experience as "the urge." Psyllium is quite popular in Germany, and Commission E approves taking three to ten tablespoons a day for chronic constipation. As with flaxseed, psyllium needs water to work, and if you take it without water, it might obstruct your digestive tract. And if you have asthma, don't take this herb. There have been several reports of allergic reactions to psyllium, including a few serious asthma attacks from inhaled seed dust. You should also watch how you react to this herb if you have allergies. If allergic symptoms develop after you take it once, don't use it again. Aloe (Aloe, various species), buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus), cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshianus), frangula (Frangula alnus) and senna (Cassia senna). These herbs all contain powerful natural laxative chemicals called anthraquinones. With certain reservations, Commission E endorses all of these herbs for treating chronic constipation. I suggest trying any of these anthraquinone herbs only as a last resort. You should try a high-fiber diet and other, gentler herbs before reaching for any of these. Any herb that contains anthraquinones can be unpleasantly powerful. If you use buckthorn, cascara sagrada or frangula, which are all barks, insist on aged bark. The anthraquinones in fresh bark irritate the digestive tract and may cause bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Anthraquinone laxatives should not be taken over long periods of time or during pregnancy or nursing. If you take these laxatives for long periods, you may become dependent on them. That's why I call them a last resort. Senna Leaflets and seed pods of senna are used to make a powerful laxative. Fenugreek (Trigonella foe-num-graecum). Like psyllium, fenugreek seeds contain "fluid-absorbing" mucilage. If you use fenugreek seeds, make sure you drink plenty of water to keep things moving along. And don't use more than two teaspoons at a time, as any more may cause abdominal distress. Rhubarb (Rheum officinale). I like this constipation-relief recipe from physician Ronald Hoffman, M.D., that was published in Parade magazine: Puree three stalks of rhubarb without the leaves. Add one cup of apple juice, a quarter of a peeled lemon and one tablespoon of raw honey. It will make a thick, tart drink that should do the trick. Dr. Hoffman is right about rhubarb. It contains a natural laxative chemical that's roughly equivalent to that in cascara sagrada and senna. It's also high in fiber. 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My problem is I don't eat lunch. I was once told that you should not eat fruit at lunch. Have you ever heard this? If not perhaps I could eat the fruit at lunch with the oil and the rest for dinner.

Do you know anything about high cholesterol. I just found out I have high cholestreal.

Gisele, Einstein, Zachary and Gillespie

 

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Walt

Thursday, May 12, 2005 7:55 AM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Again! After thinking on your message while munching on a can of Peaches and ofcourse drinking the juices. I thought why not eat a can of these a long with your lunch. It would be easier to answer your question if we knew what you ate for lunch.

 

Walt

 

-

doctorhawk

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:07 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Walt

If a person works do you think it would be possible to do the second phase after work? There is no way for me to do this second part at lunch. What is Braggs? I have a severe constipation problem this looks like it may work:)

Gisele, Einstein, Zachary and Gillespie

 

-

Walt

Monday, May 09, 2005 8:19 AM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Sharon: It's called eating alive, versus dead food! Putting depleted enzymes back into the body.

 

Walt

 

-

Sharon Jagger

Sunday, May 08, 2005 4:27 AM

Re: Constipation

 

gee that is sure a lot of trouble to go to... didnt anyone ever tell you to just drink a can of prune juice?

works every time.

 

 

-

Walt

Thursday, May 05, 2005 3:05 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Folks: After having similiar problems! Here's what I found works for me. For breakfast I have a tea spoon of Coconut oil and a can of fruit. I like pears or peaches. For lunch I get out the Blender and peel and cut up very small two carrots, Cabbage, Papaya, and a stick of celery, one tea spoon of Apple cider vinegar "Braggs", cover everything with Apple Cider, blend and drink. Usually have a normal dead food super, with a tea spoon of coconut oil. Haven't had a bad bowel movement since I started doing this. I also ordered some Propolis made from Bees saliva that sticks the hive together. Supposed to rid you quick of Ulcers and any intestinal infestations. Great for knocking out Acid reflux. Haven't got the order yet so will keep folks posted if my reflux and Ulcer heals.

 

Walt

 

-

121

 

Sunday, April 24, 2005 11:04 PM

Constipation

http:/ /www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/41/35.cfm Working as a nutritionist, I hear a great deal about people’s bowels and am frequently astounded by what they consider to be normal behaviour on the part of their nether regions. More staggering still is the ‘sang froid’ with which many people regard the dilatory nature of their bowel movements. ‘My bowels move regularly, once a week, whether they need to or not!’ is often the attitude. Most people, indeed, see nothing wrong with this (Snip) . http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue28/05_bowels.html --- _The "Green Pharmacy" for Constipation ----- A few years ago, I was interviewed for Dan Rather's Eye on America program on CBS. In another segment of the same program, Rather interviewed the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), David Kessler, M.D. The program showed me in my habitual fieldwork environment, on location in Ecuador, wearing my exotic jungle garb. Dr. Kessler was shown in his office wearing his usual coat and tie. Although we never actually met or debated on that program, the difference in our garb spoke volumes. Dr. Kessler and I disagreed about herbs and nutritional supplements. He has come down rather hard on them, while I am convinced that they can be useful. They're a cheap way to prevent some conditions, ameliorate others and even cure a few. But the FDA does not allow any medicinal claims for herbs and supplements unless they have been proven to FDA satisfaction with extensive clinical trials. As of 1995, it cost $500 million to jump through the FDA hoops to prove any new drug, herb or supplement to be safe and effective. Few marketers of herbs or supplements have that kind of spending money. Drug companies, which do have the money, can justify the expense because once they get a new drug approved, they usually have a patent entitling them to exclusive marketing rights for many years. During that time they can recoup many times over the investment made in the approval process. But who in their right mind would spend hundreds of millions to prove that prune juice is a good laxative? (It is.) You can't patent prunes, so you could never make your money back. In Praise of Prunes When Dan Rather's producer called, he asked me what questions Rather should ask Dr. Kessler. I told him to have Rather offer Dr. Kessler a bottle of prune juice and ask if he considered it a safe, effective laxative. If he answered no, I suggested that Rather request that Dr. Kessler drink some and experience the results for himself. If he answered yes, I suggested that Rather ask why FDA labeling regulations prohibit prune juice marketers from stating that prune juice is a safe, effective, gentle laxative. At my supermarket, prune juice costs only $1.30 a quart, making it probably the cheapest, least unpleasant laxative now available. At my nearby herb store, effective botanical laxatives--rhubarb root, cascara sagrada bark, senna pods and leaves and psyllium seeds and husks--are almost as cheap, but they don't taste half as good. Meanwhile, FDA-approved commercial laxatives, many of which have senna, cascara sagrada or psyllium in them, are comparatively costly. And many Americans do use prune juice as a laxative. So why won't the FDA allow it to be labeled as such? Facts on Fiber The sad fact is that most Americans probably wouldn't need a laxative, herbal or otherwise, if they ate right. Doctors know that a high-fiber diet controls constipation by keeping things moving through the intestine. Thanks to a family history of colon cancer, I was already a high- fiber freak when I first heard a talk by Denis Burkitt, M.D., a respected British surgeon who has spent a lifetime working in East Africa. Dr. Burkitt noted that in nonindustrial societies, among them the African communities where he worked, people eat a very high- fiber diet and rarely suffer from constipation. In fact, the only people Dr. Burkitt ever saw with constipation while in Africa were wealthy people who ate the same low-fiber diet that so many Americans eat. Here's a sure-fire formula to create a problem with constipation: Take all the fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains out of your diet. In their place eat lots of meats, fats and dairy foods. No wonder an estimated 10 percent of Americans suffer from constipation, with at least 20 percent of the elderly complaining of it. When I say that diet can control constipation, I'm not just talking about prune juice. Every whole-grain item and every fiber-rich fruit and vegetable helps prevent and relieve constipation. In folk medicine the foods that get special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apples, avocados, chicory, dandelion, dates, endive, figs, flaxseed, grapes, mangos, papayas, papaya, persimmons, pineapple, prunes, rhubarb, rutabagas, soybeans, turnips, walnuts and watercress. You might easily contrive any number of soups and salads from this list. If you are constipated, the first thing you should do is change your diet to the "double high five" by eating five fruits and five vegetables a day. If you are still constipated after two days, increase your fruit and veggie intake while diminishing your intake of low-fiber foods like meats and refined breads. Also, I'd recommend that you avoid tea if constipation is a problem for you. Tea is rich in tannins, which is one reason that it is recommended as a treatment for diarrhea. Tannins help bind stools and hold back bowel movements. Fruit and vegetable juices also work, especially those that retain much of their fiber. Prune juice tops the list, of course, but some juice advocates say that apple-pear juice is a particularly good laxative. Among vegetable juices, asparagus, jícama and potato have been suggested. Some people who favor juicing use machines that eject most of the fiber. When it comes to treating constipation, that's a big mistake, because fiber is precisely what you want. Green Pharmacy for Constipation Several herbs can also help prevent and treat constipation. Flax (Linum usitatissimum). Also known as linseed, flaxseed as an herbal treatment for constipation gets an endorsement from Commission E, the body of scientists that provides advice on herbal treatments to Germany's equivalent of the FDA. Commission E suggests taking one to three tablespoons of whole or crushed flaxseed two or three times a day for chronic constipation. A special word of warning: If you try this remedy, make sure that you also get plenty of water--at least eight full glasses a day--to keep all that bulk moving through your digestive system. Psyllium (Plantago ovata). Tiny psyllium seeds contain a fiber called mucilage, which absorbs a great deal of fluid in the gut. This makes the seeds swell. They add bulk to stool, and as stool becomes bulkier, it presses on the colon wall, triggering the muscle contractions we experience as "the urge." Psyllium is quite popular in Germany, and Commission E approves taking three to ten tablespoons a day for chronic constipation. As with flaxseed, psyllium needs water to work, and if you take it without water, it might obstruct your digestive tract. And if you have asthma, don't take this herb. There have been several reports of allergic reactions to psyllium, including a few serious asthma attacks from inhaled seed dust. You should also watch how you react to this herb if you have allergies. If allergic symptoms develop after you take it once, don't use it again. Aloe (Aloe, various species), buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus), cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshianus), frangula (Frangula alnus) and senna (Cassia senna). These herbs all contain powerful natural laxative chemicals called anthraquinones. With certain reservations, Commission E endorses all of these herbs for treating chronic constipation. I suggest trying any of these anthraquinone herbs only as a last resort. You should try a high-fiber diet and other, gentler herbs before reaching for any of these. Any herb that contains anthraquinones can be unpleasantly powerful. If you use buckthorn, cascara sagrada or frangula, which are all barks, insist on aged bark. The anthraquinones in fresh bark irritate the digestive tract and may cause bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Anthraquinone laxatives should not be taken over long periods of time or during pregnancy or nursing. 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---zylitol( from the birch tree) will solve yer constipation problem

reeeal goood !! dont take too much or you'll go to far the other way

even better than a big dose of powdered Vitamin C

C helps regulate water in the intestines

 

karl

 

In , " doctorhawk "

<doctorhawk@s...> wrote:

> My problem is I don't eat lunch. I was once told that you should

not eat fruit at lunch. Have you ever heard this? If not perhaps I

could eat the fruit at lunch with the oil and the rest for dinner.

> Do you know anything about high cholesterol. I just found out I

have high cholestreal.

> Gisele, Einstein, Zachary and Gillespie

>

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> Walt

>

> Thursday, May 12, 2005 7:55 AM

> Re: Constipation

>

>

> Hi Again! After thinking on your message while munching on a can

of Peaches and ofcourse drinking the juices. I thought why not eat a

can of these a long with your lunch. It would be easier to answer

your question if we knew what you ate for lunch.

>

> Walt

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> doctorhawk

>

> Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:07 PM

> Re: Constipation

>

>

> Walt

> If a person works do you think it would be possible to do the

second phase after work? There is no way for me to do this second

part at lunch. What is Braggs? I have a severe constipation

problem this looks like it may work:)

> Gisele, Einstein, Zachary and Gillespie

>

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>

> Monday, May 09, 2005 8:19 AM

> Re: Constipation

>

>

> Hi Sharon: It's called eating alive, versus dead food!

Putting depleted enzymes back into the body.

>

> Walt

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>

> Sunday, May 08, 2005 4:27 AM

> Re: Constipation

>

>

> gee that is sure a lot of trouble to go to... didnt anyone

ever tell you to just drink a can of prune juice?

> works every time.

>

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> Walt

>

> Thursday, May 05, 2005 3:05 PM

> Re: Constipation

>

>

> Hi Folks: After having similiar problems! Here's what I

found works for me. For breakfast I have a tea spoon of Coconut oil

and a can of fruit. I like pears or peaches. For lunch I get out the

Blender and peel and cut up very small two carrots, Cabbage, Papaya,

and a stick of celery, one tea spoon of Apple cider

vinegar " Braggs " , cover everything with Apple Cider, blend and

drink. Usually have a normal dead food super, with a tea spoon of

coconut oil. Haven't had a bad bowel movement since I started doing

this. I also ordered some Propolis made from Bees saliva that sticks

the hive together. Supposed to rid you quick of Ulcers and any

intestinal infestations. Great for knocking out Acid reflux. Haven't

got the order yet so will keep folks posted if my reflux and Ulcer

heals.

>

> Walt

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> 121

>

> Sunday, April 24, 2005 11:04 PM

> Constipation

>

>

> http:/

/www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/41/35

..cfm

>

> Working as a nutritionist, I hear a great deal about

people's bowels and am frequently astounded by what they consider

to be normal behaviour on the part of their nether regions.

> More staggering still is the 'sang froid' with which

many people regard the dilatory nature of their bowel movements.

>

> 'My bowels move regularly, once a week, whether they

need to or not!' is often the attitude. Most people, indeed, see

nothing wrong with this

> (Snip) .

>

>

http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue28/05_bowels.html

>

> ----------------------

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> _The " Green Pharmacy " for Constipation

> ----------------------

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> A few years ago, I was interviewed for Dan Rather's

Eye on America

> program on CBS. In another segment of the same

program, Rather

> interviewed the commissioner of the Food and Drug

Administration

> (FDA), David Kessler, M.D. The program showed me in my

habitual

> fieldwork environment, on location in Ecuador, wearing

my exotic

> jungle garb. Dr. Kessler was shown in his office

wearing his usual

> coat and tie. Although we never actually met or

debated on that

> program, the difference in our garb spoke volumes.

>

> Dr. Kessler and I disagreed about herbs and

nutritional supplements.

> He has come down rather hard on them, while I am

convinced that they

> can be useful. They're a cheap way to prevent some

conditions,

> ameliorate others and even cure a few.

>

> But the FDA does not allow

> any medicinal claims for herbs and supplements unless

they have been

> proven to FDA satisfaction with extensive clinical

trials.

>

> As of 1995, it cost $500 million to jump through the

FDA hoops to

> prove any new drug, herb or supplement to be safe and

effective. Few

> marketers of herbs or supplements have that kind of

spending money.

> Drug companies, which do have the money, can justify

the expense

> because once they get a new drug approved, they

usually have a

> patent entitling them to exclusive marketing rights

for many years.

> During that time they can recoup many times over the

investment made

> in the approval process. But who in their right mind

would spend

> hundreds of millions to prove that prune juice is a

good laxative?

> (It is.) You can't patent prunes, so you could never

make your money

> back.

>

> In Praise of Prunes

>

> When Dan Rather's producer called, he asked me what

questions Rather

> should ask Dr. Kessler. I told him to have Rather

offer Dr. Kessler

> a bottle of prune juice and ask if he considered it a

safe,

> effective laxative. If he answered no, I suggested

that Rather

> request that Dr. Kessler drink some and experience the

results for

> himself. If he answered yes, I suggested that Rather

ask why FDA

> labeling regulations prohibit prune juice marketers

from stating

> that prune juice is a safe, effective, gentle

laxative.

>

> At my supermarket, prune juice costs only $1.30 a

quart, making it

> probably the cheapest, least unpleasant laxative now

available. At

> my nearby herb store, effective botanical laxatives--

rhubarb root,

> cascara sagrada bark, senna pods and leaves and

psyllium seeds and

> husks--are almost as cheap, but they don't taste half

as good.

>

> Meanwhile, FDA-approved commercial laxatives, many of

which have

> senna, cascara sagrada or psyllium in them, are

comparatively

> costly. And many Americans do use prune juice as a

laxative. So why

> won't the FDA allow it to be labeled as such?

>

> Facts on Fiber

>

> The sad fact is that most Americans probably wouldn't

need a

> laxative, herbal or otherwise, if they ate right.

Doctors know that

> a high-fiber diet controls constipation by keeping

things moving

> through the intestine.

>

> Thanks to a family history of colon cancer, I was

already a high-

> fiber freak when I first heard a talk by Denis

Burkitt, M.D., a

> respected British surgeon who has spent a lifetime

working in East

> Africa. Dr. Burkitt noted that in nonindustrial

societies, among

> them the African communities where he worked, people

eat a very high-

> fiber diet and rarely suffer from constipation. In

fact, the only

> people Dr. Burkitt ever saw with constipation while in

Africa were

> wealthy people who ate the same low-fiber diet that so

many

> Americans eat.

>

> Here's a sure-fire formula to create a problem with

constipation:

> Take all the fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole

grains out of

> your diet. In their place eat lots of meats, fats and

dairy foods.

> No wonder an estimated 10 percent of Americans suffer

from

> constipation, with at least 20 percent of the elderly

complaining of

> it.

>

> When I say that diet can control constipation, I'm not

just talking

> about prune juice. Every whole-grain item and every

fiber-rich fruit

> and vegetable helps prevent and relieve constipation.

In folk

> medicine the foods that get special recognition as

laxatives include

> almonds, apples, avocados, chicory, dandelion, dates,

endive, figs,

> flaxseed, grapes, mangos, papayas, papaya, persimmons,

pineapple,

> prunes, rhubarb, rutabagas, soybeans, turnips, walnuts

and

> watercress. You might easily contrive any number of

soups and salads

> from this list.

>

> If you are constipated, the first thing you should do

is change your

> diet to the " double high five " by eating five fruits

and five

> vegetables a day. If you are still constipated after

two days,

> increase your fruit and veggie intake while

diminishing your intake

> of low-fiber foods like meats and refined breads.

Also, I'd

> recommend that you avoid tea if constipation is a

problem for you.

> Tea is rich in tannins, which is one reason that it is

recommended

> as a treatment for diarrhea. Tannins help bind stools

and hold back

> bowel movements.

>

> Fruit and vegetable juices also work, especially those

that retain

> much of their fiber. Prune juice tops the list, of

course, but some

> juice advocates say that apple-pear juice is a

particularly good

> laxative. Among vegetable juices, asparagus, jícama

and potato have

> been suggested.

>

> Some people who favor juicing use machines that eject

most of the

> fiber. When it comes to treating constipation, that's

a big mistake,

> because fiber is precisely what you want.

>

>

> Green Pharmacy for Constipation

>

> Several herbs can also help prevent and treat

constipation.

>

> Flax (Linum usitatissimum). Also known as linseed,

flaxseed as an

> herbal treatment for constipation gets an endorsement

from

> Commission E, the body of scientists that provides

advice on herbal

> treatments to Germany's equivalent of the FDA.

Commission E suggests

> taking one to three tablespoons of whole or crushed

flaxseed two or

> three times a day for chronic constipation.

>

> A special word of warning: If you try this remedy,

make sure that

> you also get plenty of water--at least eight full

glasses a day--to

> keep all that bulk moving through your digestive

system.

>

> Psyllium (Plantago ovata). Tiny psyllium seeds contain

a fiber

> called mucilage, which absorbs a great deal of fluid

in the gut.

> This makes the seeds swell. They add bulk to stool,

and as stool

> becomes bulkier, it presses on the colon wall,

triggering the muscle

> contractions we experience as " the urge. " Psyllium is

quite popular

> in Germany, and Commission E approves taking three to

ten

> tablespoons a day for chronic constipation.

>

> As with flaxseed, psyllium needs water to work, and if

you take it

> without water, it might obstruct your digestive tract.

>

> And if you have asthma, don't take this herb. There

have been

> several reports of allergic reactions to psyllium,

including a few

> serious asthma attacks from inhaled seed dust.

>

> You should also watch how you react to this herb if

you have

> allergies. If allergic symptoms develop after you take

it once,

> don't use it again.

>

> Aloe (Aloe, various species), buckthorn (Rhamnus

catharticus),

> cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshianus), frangula

(Frangula alnus) and

> senna (Cassia senna). These herbs all contain powerful

natural

> laxative chemicals called anthraquinones. With certain

reservations,

> Commission E endorses all of these herbs for treating

chronic

> constipation.

>

> I suggest trying any of these anthraquinone herbs only

as a last

> resort. You should try a high-fiber diet and other,

gentler herbs

> before reaching for any of these. Any herb that

contains

> anthraquinones can be unpleasantly powerful.

>

> If you use buckthorn, cascara sagrada or frangula,

which are all

> barks, insist on aged bark. The anthraquinones in

fresh bark

> irritate the digestive tract and may cause bloody

diarrhea and

> vomiting.

>

> Anthraquinone laxatives should not be taken over long

periods of

> time or during pregnancy or nursing. If you take these

laxatives for

> long periods, you may become dependent on them. That's

why I call

> them a last resort.

>

>

>

> Senna

>

> Leaflets and seed pods of senna are used to make a

powerful

> laxative.

>

>

> Fenugreek (Trigonella foe-num-graecum). Like psyllium,

fenugreek

> seeds contain " fluid-absorbing " mucilage. If you use

fenugreek seeds,

> make sure you drink plenty of water to keep things

moving along. And

> don't use more than two teaspoons at a time, as any

more may cause

> abdominal distress.

>

> Rhubarb (Rheum officinale). I like this constipation-

relief recipe

> from physician Ronald Hoffman, M.D., that was

published in Parade

> magazine:

> Puree three stalks of rhubarb without the leaves. Add

one

> cup of apple juice, a quarter of a peeled lemon and

one tablespoon

> of raw honey. It will make a thick, tart drink that

should do the trick.

>

>

> Dr. Hoffman is right about rhubarb. It contains a

natural laxative

> chemical that's roughly equivalent to that in cascara

sagrada and

> senna. It's also high in fiber. Remember, though, that

its laxative

> action can be pretty powerful; you should probably try

some other

> methods first.

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Doc: Why Don't you eat lunch. It's also important to take the time for your morning physic. Get in the habit of setting time aside time for regular bowel movements in the morning. If you study Bio Rythums you note the bowel has a morning am time it is at its peek function. I think for where I'm at it was five am to six am, that's the time you should be using to eliminate waste. What do you eat for breakfast? Dinner? When I get sluggish I use Swiss Krish a health food store laxative taking two at bed time. I went from constipated to lose doing what I'm doing. But I also have a stomach running amuck. Just pumps acid for randomly for no reason. Really insane! Never heard fruit for lunch was bad for you. Shot eat a can of pears or peaches try it. If that were true why does yogurt have fruit in them? Never heard fruit hurt anyone. You want fluids and stuff that keeps the bowel moist and moving well. Fruit does that. REMEMBER when the bowels not operating and functioning everything else can and usually does break down and gets sick.

 

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Thursday, May 12, 2005 8:04 PM

Re: Constipation

 

My problem is I don't eat lunch. I was once told that you should not eat fruit at lunch. Have you ever heard this? If not perhaps I could eat the fruit at lunch with the oil and the rest for dinner.

Do you know anything about high cholesterol. I just found out I have high cholestreal.

Gisele, Einstein, Zachary and Gillespie

 

-

Walt

Thursday, May 12, 2005 7:55 AM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Again! After thinking on your message while munching on a can of Peaches and ofcourse drinking the juices. I thought why not eat a can of these a long with your lunch. It would be easier to answer your question if we knew what you ate for lunch.

 

Walt

 

-

doctorhawk

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:07 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Walt

If a person works do you think it would be possible to do the second phase after work? There is no way for me to do this second part at lunch. What is Braggs? I have a severe constipation problem this looks like it may work:)

Gisele, Einstein, Zachary and Gillespie

 

-

Walt

Monday, May 09, 2005 8:19 AM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Sharon: It's called eating alive, versus dead food! Putting depleted enzymes back into the body.

 

Walt

 

-

Sharon Jagger

Sunday, May 08, 2005 4:27 AM

Re: Constipation

 

gee that is sure a lot of trouble to go to... didnt anyone ever tell you to just drink a can of prune juice?

works every time.

 

 

-

Walt

Thursday, May 05, 2005 3:05 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Folks: After having similiar problems! Here's what I found works for me. For breakfast I have a tea spoon of Coconut oil and a can of fruit. I like pears or peaches. For lunch I get out the Blender and peel and cut up very small two carrots, Cabbage, Papaya, and a stick of celery, one tea spoon of Apple cider vinegar "Braggs", cover everything with Apple Cider, blend and drink. Usually have a normal dead food super, with a tea spoon of coconut oil. Haven't had a bad bowel movement since I started doing this. I also ordered some Propolis made from Bees saliva that sticks the hive together. Supposed to rid you quick of Ulcers and any intestinal infestations. Great for knocking out Acid reflux. Haven't got the order yet so will keep folks posted if my reflux and Ulcer heals.

 

Walt

 

-

121

 

Sunday, April 24, 2005 11:04 PM

Constipation

http:/ /www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/41/35.cfm Working as a nutritionist, I hear a great deal about people’s bowels and am frequently astounded by what they consider to be normal behaviour on the part of their nether regions. More staggering still is the ‘sang froid’ with which many people regard the dilatory nature of their bowel movements. ‘My bowels move regularly, once a week, whether they need to or not!’ is often the attitude. Most people, indeed, see nothing wrong with this (Snip) . http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue28/05_bowels.html --- _The "Green Pharmacy" for Constipation ----- A few years ago, I was interviewed for Dan Rather's Eye on America program on CBS. In another segment of the same program, Rather interviewed the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), David Kessler, M.D. The program showed me in my habitual fieldwork environment, on location in Ecuador, wearing my exotic jungle garb. Dr. Kessler was shown in his office wearing his usual coat and tie. Although we never actually met or debated on that program, the difference in our garb spoke volumes. Dr. Kessler and I disagreed about herbs and nutritional supplements. He has come down rather hard on them, while I am convinced that they can be useful. They're a cheap way to prevent some conditions, ameliorate others and even cure a few. But the FDA does not allow any medicinal claims for herbs and supplements unless they have been proven to FDA satisfaction with extensive clinical trials. As of 1995, it cost $500 million to jump through the FDA hoops to prove any new drug, herb or supplement to be safe and effective. Few marketers of herbs or supplements have that kind of spending money. Drug companies, which do have the money, can justify the expense because once they get a new drug approved, they usually have a patent entitling them to exclusive marketing rights for many years. During that time they can recoup many times over the investment made in the approval process. But who in their right mind would spend hundreds of millions to prove that prune juice is a good laxative? (It is.) You can't patent prunes, so you could never make your money back. In Praise of Prunes When Dan Rather's producer called, he asked me what questions Rather should ask Dr. Kessler. I told him to have Rather offer Dr. Kessler a bottle of prune juice and ask if he considered it a safe, effective laxative. If he answered no, I suggested that Rather request that Dr. Kessler drink some and experience the results for himself. If he answered yes, I suggested that Rather ask why FDA labeling regulations prohibit prune juice marketers from stating that prune juice is a safe, effective, gentle laxative. At my supermarket, prune juice costs only $1.30 a quart, making it probably the cheapest, least unpleasant laxative now available. At my nearby herb store, effective botanical laxatives--rhubarb root, cascara sagrada bark, senna pods and leaves and psyllium seeds and husks--are almost as cheap, but they don't taste half as good. Meanwhile, FDA-approved commercial laxatives, many of which have senna, cascara sagrada or psyllium in them, are comparatively costly. And many Americans do use prune juice as a laxative. So why won't the FDA allow it to be labeled as such? Facts on Fiber The sad fact is that most Americans probably wouldn't need a laxative, herbal or otherwise, if they ate right. Doctors know that a high-fiber diet controls constipation by keeping things moving through the intestine. Thanks to a family history of colon cancer, I was already a high- fiber freak when I first heard a talk by Denis Burkitt, M.D., a respected British surgeon who has spent a lifetime working in East Africa. Dr. Burkitt noted that in nonindustrial societies, among them the African communities where he worked, people eat a very high- fiber diet and rarely suffer from constipation. In fact, the only people Dr. Burkitt ever saw with constipation while in Africa were wealthy people who ate the same low-fiber diet that so many Americans eat. Here's a sure-fire formula to create a problem with constipation: Take all the fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains out of your diet. In their place eat lots of meats, fats and dairy foods. No wonder an estimated 10 percent of Americans suffer from constipation, with at least 20 percent of the elderly complaining of it. When I say that diet can control constipation, I'm not just talking about prune juice. Every whole-grain item and every fiber-rich fruit and vegetable helps prevent and relieve constipation. In folk medicine the foods that get special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apples, avocados, chicory, dandelion, dates, endive, figs, flaxseed, grapes, mangos, papayas, papaya, persimmons, pineapple, prunes, rhubarb, rutabagas, soybeans, turnips, walnuts and watercress. You might easily contrive any number of soups and salads from this list. If you are constipated, the first thing you should do is change your diet to the "double high five" by eating five fruits and five vegetables a day. If you are still constipated after two days, increase your fruit and veggie intake while diminishing your intake of low-fiber foods like meats and refined breads. Also, I'd recommend that you avoid tea if constipation is a problem for you. Tea is rich in tannins, which is one reason that it is recommended as a treatment for diarrhea. Tannins help bind stools and hold back bowel movements. Fruit and vegetable juices also work, especially those that retain much of their fiber. Prune juice tops the list, of course, but some juice advocates say that apple-pear juice is a particularly good laxative. Among vegetable juices, asparagus, jícama and potato have been suggested. Some people who favor juicing use machines that eject most of the fiber. When it comes to treating constipation, that's a big mistake, because fiber is precisely what you want. Green Pharmacy for Constipation Several herbs can also help prevent and treat constipation. Flax (Linum usitatissimum). Also known as linseed, flaxseed as an herbal treatment for constipation gets an endorsement from Commission E, the body of scientists that provides advice on herbal treatments to Germany's equivalent of the FDA. Commission E suggests taking one to three tablespoons of whole or crushed flaxseed two or three times a day for chronic constipation. A special word of warning: If you try this remedy, make sure that you also get plenty of water--at least eight full glasses a day--to keep all that bulk moving through your digestive system. Psyllium (Plantago ovata). Tiny psyllium seeds contain a fiber called mucilage, which absorbs a great deal of fluid in the gut. This makes the seeds swell. They add bulk to stool, and as stool becomes bulkier, it presses on the colon wall, triggering the muscle contractions we experience as "the urge." Psyllium is quite popular in Germany, and Commission E approves taking three to ten tablespoons a day for chronic constipation. As with flaxseed, psyllium needs water to work, and if you take it without water, it might obstruct your digestive tract. And if you have asthma, don't take this herb. There have been several reports of allergic reactions to psyllium, including a few serious asthma attacks from inhaled seed dust. You should also watch how you react to this herb if you have allergies. If allergic symptoms develop after you take it once, don't use it again. Aloe (Aloe, various species), buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus), cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshianus), frangula (Frangula alnus) and senna (Cassia senna). These herbs all contain powerful natural laxative chemicals called anthraquinones. With certain reservations, Commission E endorses all of these herbs for treating chronic constipation. I suggest trying any of these anthraquinone herbs only as a last resort. You should try a high-fiber diet and other, gentler herbs before reaching for any of these. Any herb that contains anthraquinones can be unpleasantly powerful. If you use buckthorn, cascara sagrada or frangula, which are all barks, insist on aged bark. The anthraquinones in fresh bark irritate the digestive tract and may cause bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Anthraquinone laxatives should not be taken over long periods of time or during pregnancy or nursing. If you take these laxatives for long periods, you may become dependent on them. That's why I call them a last resort. Senna Leaflets and seed pods of senna are used to make a powerful laxative. Fenugreek (Trigonella foe-num-graecum). Like psyllium, fenugreek seeds contain "fluid-absorbing" mucilage. If you use fenugreek seeds, make sure you drink plenty of water to keep things moving along. And don't use more than two teaspoons at a time, as any more may cause abdominal distress. Rhubarb (Rheum officinale). I like this constipation-relief recipe from physician Ronald Hoffman, M.D., that was published in Parade magazine: Puree three stalks of rhubarb without the leaves. Add one cup of apple juice, a quarter of a peeled lemon and one tablespoon of raw honey. It will make a thick, tart drink that should do the trick. Dr. Hoffman is right about rhubarb. It contains a natural laxative chemical that's roughly equivalent to that in cascara sagrada and senna. It's also high in fiber. 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HI Again: Doc try Senna tea. Drink a cup at 8am you'll be dumping by six at night. When I get behind that's what I do.

 

Walt

 

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doctorhawk

Thursday, May 12, 2005 8:04 PM

Re: Constipation

 

My problem is I don't eat lunch. I was once told that you should not eat fruit at lunch. Have you ever heard this? If not perhaps I could eat the fruit at lunch with the oil and the rest for dinner.

Do you know anything about high cholesterol. I just found out I have high cholestreal.

Gisele, Einstein, Zachary and Gillespie

 

-

Walt

Thursday, May 12, 2005 7:55 AM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Again! After thinking on your message while munching on a can of Peaches and ofcourse drinking the juices. I thought why not eat a can of these a long with your lunch. It would be easier to answer your question if we knew what you ate for lunch.

 

Walt

 

-

doctorhawk

Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:07 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Walt

If a person works do you think it would be possible to do the second phase after work? There is no way for me to do this second part at lunch. What is Braggs? I have a severe constipation problem this looks like it may work:)

Gisele, Einstein, Zachary and Gillespie

 

-

Walt

Monday, May 09, 2005 8:19 AM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Sharon: It's called eating alive, versus dead food! Putting depleted enzymes back into the body.

 

Walt

 

-

Sharon Jagger

Sunday, May 08, 2005 4:27 AM

Re: Constipation

 

gee that is sure a lot of trouble to go to... didnt anyone ever tell you to just drink a can of prune juice?

works every time.

 

 

-

Walt

Thursday, May 05, 2005 3:05 PM

Re: Constipation

 

Hi Folks: After having similiar problems! Here's what I found works for me. For breakfast I have a tea spoon of Coconut oil and a can of fruit. I like pears or peaches. For lunch I get out the Blender and peel and cut up very small two carrots, Cabbage, Papaya, and a stick of celery, one tea spoon of Apple cider vinegar "Braggs", cover everything with Apple Cider, blend and drink. Usually have a normal dead food super, with a tea spoon of coconut oil. Haven't had a bad bowel movement since I started doing this. I also ordered some Propolis made from Bees saliva that sticks the hive together. Supposed to rid you quick of Ulcers and any intestinal infestations. Great for knocking out Acid reflux. Haven't got the order yet so will keep folks posted if my reflux and Ulcer heals.

 

Walt

 

-

121

 

Sunday, April 24, 2005 11:04 PM

Constipation

http:/ /www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/41/35.cfm Working as a nutritionist, I hear a great deal about people’s bowels and am frequently astounded by what they consider to be normal behaviour on the part of their nether regions. More staggering still is the ‘sang froid’ with which many people regard the dilatory nature of their bowel movements. ‘My bowels move regularly, once a week, whether they need to or not!’ is often the attitude. Most people, indeed, see nothing wrong with this (Snip) . http://www.healthywaymagazine.com/issue28/05_bowels.html --- _The "Green Pharmacy" for Constipation ----- A few years ago, I was interviewed for Dan Rather's Eye on America program on CBS. In another segment of the same program, Rather interviewed the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), David Kessler, M.D. The program showed me in my habitual fieldwork environment, on location in Ecuador, wearing my exotic jungle garb. Dr. Kessler was shown in his office wearing his usual coat and tie. Although we never actually met or debated on that program, the difference in our garb spoke volumes. Dr. Kessler and I disagreed about herbs and nutritional supplements. He has come down rather hard on them, while I am convinced that they can be useful. They're a cheap way to prevent some conditions, ameliorate others and even cure a few. But the FDA does not allow any medicinal claims for herbs and supplements unless they have been proven to FDA satisfaction with extensive clinical trials. As of 1995, it cost $500 million to jump through the FDA hoops to prove any new drug, herb or supplement to be safe and effective. Few marketers of herbs or supplements have that kind of spending money. Drug companies, which do have the money, can justify the expense because once they get a new drug approved, they usually have a patent entitling them to exclusive marketing rights for many years. During that time they can recoup many times over the investment made in the approval process. But who in their right mind would spend hundreds of millions to prove that prune juice is a good laxative? (It is.) You can't patent prunes, so you could never make your money back. In Praise of Prunes When Dan Rather's producer called, he asked me what questions Rather should ask Dr. Kessler. I told him to have Rather offer Dr. Kessler a bottle of prune juice and ask if he considered it a safe, effective laxative. If he answered no, I suggested that Rather request that Dr. Kessler drink some and experience the results for himself. If he answered yes, I suggested that Rather ask why FDA labeling regulations prohibit prune juice marketers from stating that prune juice is a safe, effective, gentle laxative. At my supermarket, prune juice costs only $1.30 a quart, making it probably the cheapest, least unpleasant laxative now available. At my nearby herb store, effective botanical laxatives--rhubarb root, cascara sagrada bark, senna pods and leaves and psyllium seeds and husks--are almost as cheap, but they don't taste half as good. Meanwhile, FDA-approved commercial laxatives, many of which have senna, cascara sagrada or psyllium in them, are comparatively costly. And many Americans do use prune juice as a laxative. So why won't the FDA allow it to be labeled as such? Facts on Fiber The sad fact is that most Americans probably wouldn't need a laxative, herbal or otherwise, if they ate right. Doctors know that a high-fiber diet controls constipation by keeping things moving through the intestine. Thanks to a family history of colon cancer, I was already a high- fiber freak when I first heard a talk by Denis Burkitt, M.D., a respected British surgeon who has spent a lifetime working in East Africa. Dr. Burkitt noted that in nonindustrial societies, among them the African communities where he worked, people eat a very high- fiber diet and rarely suffer from constipation. In fact, the only people Dr. Burkitt ever saw with constipation while in Africa were wealthy people who ate the same low-fiber diet that so many Americans eat. Here's a sure-fire formula to create a problem with constipation: Take all the fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains out of your diet. In their place eat lots of meats, fats and dairy foods. No wonder an estimated 10 percent of Americans suffer from constipation, with at least 20 percent of the elderly complaining of it. When I say that diet can control constipation, I'm not just talking about prune juice. Every whole-grain item and every fiber-rich fruit and vegetable helps prevent and relieve constipation. In folk medicine the foods that get special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apples, avocados, chicory, dandelion, dates, endive, figs, flaxseed, grapes, mangos, papayas, papaya, persimmons, pineapple, prunes, rhubarb, rutabagas, soybeans, turnips, walnuts and watercress. You might easily contrive any number of soups and salads from this list. If you are constipated, the first thing you should do is change your diet to the "double high five" by eating five fruits and five vegetables a day. If you are still constipated after two days, increase your fruit and veggie intake while diminishing your intake of low-fiber foods like meats and refined breads. Also, I'd recommend that you avoid tea if constipation is a problem for you. Tea is rich in tannins, which is one reason that it is recommended as a treatment for diarrhea. Tannins help bind stools and hold back bowel movements. Fruit and vegetable juices also work, especially those that retain much of their fiber. Prune juice tops the list, of course, but some juice advocates say that apple-pear juice is a particularly good laxative. Among vegetable juices, asparagus, jícama and potato have been suggested. Some people who favor juicing use machines that eject most of the fiber. When it comes to treating constipation, that's a big mistake, because fiber is precisely what you want. Green Pharmacy for Constipation Several herbs can also help prevent and treat constipation. Flax (Linum usitatissimum). Also known as linseed, flaxseed as an herbal treatment for constipation gets an endorsement from Commission E, the body of scientists that provides advice on herbal treatments to Germany's equivalent of the FDA. Commission E suggests taking one to three tablespoons of whole or crushed flaxseed two or three times a day for chronic constipation. A special word of warning: If you try this remedy, make sure that you also get plenty of water--at least eight full glasses a day--to keep all that bulk moving through your digestive system. Psyllium (Plantago ovata). Tiny psyllium seeds contain a fiber called mucilage, which absorbs a great deal of fluid in the gut. This makes the seeds swell. They add bulk to stool, and as stool becomes bulkier, it presses on the colon wall, triggering the muscle contractions we experience as "the urge." Psyllium is quite popular in Germany, and Commission E approves taking three to ten tablespoons a day for chronic constipation. As with flaxseed, psyllium needs water to work, and if you take it without water, it might obstruct your digestive tract. And if you have asthma, don't take this herb. There have been several reports of allergic reactions to psyllium, including a few serious asthma attacks from inhaled seed dust. You should also watch how you react to this herb if you have allergies. If allergic symptoms develop after you take it once, don't use it again. Aloe (Aloe, various species), buckthorn (Rhamnus catharticus), cascara sagrada (Rhamnus purshianus), frangula (Frangula alnus) and senna (Cassia senna). These herbs all contain powerful natural laxative chemicals called anthraquinones. With certain reservations, Commission E endorses all of these herbs for treating chronic constipation. I suggest trying any of these anthraquinone herbs only as a last resort. You should try a high-fiber diet and other, gentler herbs before reaching for any of these. Any herb that contains anthraquinones can be unpleasantly powerful. If you use buckthorn, cascara sagrada or frangula, which are all barks, insist on aged bark. The anthraquinones in fresh bark irritate the digestive tract and may cause bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Anthraquinone laxatives should not be taken over long periods of time or during pregnancy or nursing. If you take these laxatives for long periods, you may become dependent on them. That's why I call them a last resort. Senna Leaflets and seed pods of senna are used to make a powerful laxative. Fenugreek (Trigonella foe-num-graecum). Like psyllium, fenugreek seeds contain "fluid-absorbing" mucilage. If you use fenugreek seeds, make sure you drink plenty of water to keep things moving along. And don't use more than two teaspoons at a time, as any more may cause abdominal distress. Rhubarb (Rheum officinale). I like this constipation-relief recipe from physician Ronald Hoffman, M.D., that was published in Parade magazine: Puree three stalks of rhubarb without the leaves. Add one cup of apple juice, a quarter of a peeled lemon and one tablespoon of raw honey. It will make a thick, tart drink that should do the trick. Dr. Hoffman is right about rhubarb. It contains a natural laxative chemical that's roughly equivalent to that in cascara sagrada and senna. It's also high in fiber. 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[Guest guest]

my first move would be to ask body what constipation is telling me .

i need to loosen up .

In my case its a persistant tightness in lower right side small

intestines and hot sore anus .

So next i would ask what i can do to remove this by stretching ,

thinking uplifting thoughts to get me focussed elsewhere ,and other

normal activities like sensible eating , drinking water , exercising

etc.

After that i would say fine what else is wrong and as my eyes then

feel odd i would say ok , i have done what i can so lets see what

happens when my eyes get freed up .

So for me its step at a time , listening to myself and hoping somebody

else chips in with helpful hints knowing im doing my best , drilling

away with Donna , taking yoga classes blab blab blab .

Love liz