need advice about constipation relief

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I have chronic constipation, and was wondering if some

has advice on an herbal or otherwise natural remedy

that could be taken on a regular basis without damage

or many side effects. Thank you so much for ANY help.

 

George

 

 

 

 

 

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George,

 

What is your diet like? An herbal supplement will help and

definitely a cleanse if constipation is chronic, but typically

modification of the diet is necessary. It depends on whether you

want to heal or simply lessen the constipation.

 

Karen

 

 

herbal remedies , George Lewellen

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> I have chronic constipation, and was wondering if some

> has advice on an herbal or otherwise natural remedy

> that could be taken on a regular basis without damage

> or many side effects. Thank you so much for ANY help.

>

> George

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George-

Below is a post I made yesterday. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions...

Rob

 

 

 

Leisa-

You are on the right track!! Look in the files section, for this group, under Doc Ian Shillington ND, then look for Intestinal Cleanses #1 and #2.....These have similar herbs to what you are using but others you are not. (I posted these formulas below, but I would get familiar will the files section b/c it is awesome!!)

 

You can make these formulas on your own. I would start using Intestinal Cleanse #1 formula as soon as possible. This will greatly aid your constipation. (Also you can add a handful of flax seeds to help this)

 

Then once you are going 2-4 times a day, start on intestinal cleanse #2. Do this 5 times a day. Make sure you are drinking plenty of fresh pure water and also keep taking intestinal cleanse #1. You can do this part for 1-2 weeks......Also you need to look at your diet. The more raw fruits and vegetables you eat the better. This will also help with constipation and intestinal stuff. Also you can include one full pineapple a day to your routine, which will give you plenty of fiber. This always makes me go a lot.

 

Hope this helps and let me know if you have any questions.

 

Rob

 

Intestinal Cleanse #1 FormulaOne part by volume of each of the following:Curacao Aloe Leaf (Aloe Spicata)Cape Alow Leaf (Aloe Ferox)Senna Leaf and PodCascara Sagrada Aged BarkBarberry Root BarkGinger RootGarlic BulbHabanero PepperWormwoodBlack Walnut HullsAll of the above should be finely powdered, thoroughly mixed and encapsulated.(Sometimes the Aloe Spicata or Ferox are hard to come by and each of these can be substituted with 1 part Buckthorn Bark or 2 parts Turkey Rhubarb)Intestinal Cleanse #2 Formula (each part by volume)2 parts Flax Seed (course ground)2 parts Apple Fruit Pectin2 parts Bentonite Clay (Aztec)3.5 parts Psyllium Seeds3.5 parts Psyllium Husks1 part Fennel Seed1 part Activated Willow Charcoal1 part Marshmallow Root1 part Slippery Elm Inner BarkAll the above are finely powdered with the exception of the Flax seeds, then well mixted and put in a jar.Love,Doc

IMPORTANT NOTE: Intestinal Cleanse #1 stimulates peristalsisor the muscular movement of the colon. If a person hasColitis, an ulcerated colon, Crohn’s Disease, an irritated,aggravated, or inflamed bowel or 3 or 4 bowel movements a daywith some diarrhea, they do not need to stimulate peristalsisso they do not need to use Intestinal Cleanse #1. They wantto soothe and clean so they do Intestinal Cleanse #2 ONLY.This formula will firm up the feces and give great relief tothe bowel. Possibly at some future date, Intestinal Cleanse#1 may be needed by the above people.Intestinal Cleanse #1Therapeutic action:This stimulating tonic is both cleansing, healing andstrengthening to the entire gastro-intestinal system. Itstimulates your peristaltic action (the muscular movement ofthe colon) and over time strengthens the muscles of the largeintestine, halts putrefaction and disinfects, soothes andheals the mucous membrane lining of your entire digestivetract. This herbal tonic also improves digestion, relievesgas and cramps, increases the flow of bile which, in turn,cleans the gallbladder, bile ducts and liver, destroysCandida albicans overgrowth and promotes a healthy intestinalflora, destroys and expels intestinal parasites, increasesgastrointestinal circulation and is anti-bacterial,anti-viral and anti-fungal.Ingredients:Curacao and Cape Aloe leaf (Aloe spicatal and ferox), Sennaleaves and pods (Cassia officinalis), Cascara Sagrada agedbark (Rhanmus purshiana), Barberry rootbark (Berberisvulgaris), Ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinalis), Garlic bulb(Allium sativum ) and African Bird Pepper (Capsicumafricana). Intestinal Cleanse #1 Plus also containsWormwood, and Black Walnut hulls.Contra-indications:Do not use during pregnancy without the guidance of a healthcare professional.Dosage:Start with only one capsule of this formula during or justafter dinner. This Formula works best when taken with food,The next morning you should notice an increase in your bowelaction and in the amount of fecal matter that you eliminate.The consistency should also be softer. If you do not noticeany difference in your bowel behavior today or the differencewasn't dramatic, then tonight increase your dosage to twocapsules. You can continue to increase your dosage everyevening by one capsule until you notice a dramatic differencein the way your bowel works. There is no limit. Most peopleneed only 2-3 capsules but a few have needed over 30capsules. It has taken most of us years to create a sluggishbowel, so let us be patient for a few days and increase byone capsule each day only.This formula can be taken for a week, a month or the rest ofyour life. Continue to use this formula until you are havingone bowel movement each day for every meal you eat, between 2and 4 bowel movements a day are normal. Considering all thedisease and death we have because of retained fecal matter, Iwouldn't worry about taking too much of this formula. Takethis formula for one week before you start Intestinal Cleanse#2. (See important note above for exceptions.) Most peoplewill get the desired result on 1-5 capsules, however, thereare cases where it took over 30 capsules to achieve a bowelmovement for every meal. For those people who need over 5capsules, continue to add 1 capsule each day and when youfind your dosage, continue that number for 2-3 days beforestarting Intestinal Cleanse #2. This way you will be certainthat your #1 dosage is correct. Note: You continue on yourIntestinal Cleanse #1 when you start Intestinal Cleanse #2.Intestinal Cleanse #2Therapeutic Action:This cleansing and soothing formula is to be used inconjunction with Intestinal Cleanse #1. This formula is astrong purifier and intestinal vacuum that will draw oldfecal matter off the walls of your colon and out of any bowelpockets. It will also draw out poisons, toxins, heavy metalssuch as mercury and lead, and even remove 3,000 known drugresidues and radioactive material such as strontium 90. Itsnatural mucilaginous properties will soften old hardenedfecal matter for easy removal and also make it an excellentremedy for any inflammation in the stomach and intestines.Ingredients:Organic Flax seed (Linum usitatissimum), Apple Fruit Pectin,Pharmaceutical Grade Bentonite Clay, Psyllium seed and husk(Plantago Species), Wildcrafted Slippery Elm inner bark(Ulmus flilva), Organic Marshmallow root (Altheaofficinalis), Organic Fennel seed (Foeniculum vulgare ) andActivated Willow charcoal (Salix alba).Dosage:Take this formula 5 to 6 times each day (every 3 hours on theaverage) for 5 to 6 days (finish the jar of powder and/or bagof capsules within the week). One hour after your morningnutritional drink (SuperFood), mix 1 heaping teaspoon (= 8capsules) of Intestinal Cleanse #2 powder with 8 ounces ofdiluted juice or take 8 capsules with your 8 oz. of juice.The powder mixes best if you shake it in a small jar. Do thesame ½ hour before lunch, between lunch and dinner, ½ hourbefore dinner and 1 hour before bed, so that you areconsuming a minimum total of 5 heaping teaspoons (40capsules) each day. DURING OR AFTER DINNER, TAKE YOURINTESTINAL CLEANSE #1 CAPSULES AS USUAL. WHEN YOU STARTINTESTINAL CLEANSE #2 INCREASE YOUR REGULAR DOSAGE OFINTESTINAL CLEANSE #1 BY 1 ADDITIONAL CAP, OR MORE IFNECESSARY TO HAVE SUFFICIENT BOWEL MOVEMENTS. It is helpfulto drink additional liquid after each dose of IntestinalCleanse #2, at least 8 ounces. You will notice parasitesbeing removed, casing of old fecal matter coming out, andmucus. If you take the number two formula erratically or onceor twice a day, this will not happen. Do it exactly asabove.

 

George Lewellen [trickshot63]Wednesday, February 23, 2005 9:21 PMherbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - need advice about constipation reliefI have chronic constipation, and was wondering if somehas advice on an herbal or otherwise natural remedythat could be taken on a regular basis without damageor many side effects. Thank you so much for ANY help.George Take Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile./maildemo 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

[Guest guest]

The cleanses are wonderful. However, I prefer to use simpler remedies

first, and see if they help. Remember: your constipation likely

developed from lifestyle patterns, not a lack of cleansing formulae,

and the formulae, while wonderful and effective, simply act as

band-aids (that, while naturally-based, are still kind of allopathic

in nature, in that they're specific remedies for specific problems)

and they'll have little long-term effects unless you make a few

lifeLONG lifeSTYLE changes, given of course that your problem is also

lifestyle-based. Before going on any new regiment, consider:

 

1) Is your intake of water sufficient? Your intake should be at least

half your body weight in ounces. So: if you're 150 lbs, you should be

drinking a minimum of 75 oz of water daily. This is especially

important if you find that you're not consuming enough fiber (shoot

for 35g daily) and you decide to take a fiber supplement (which I

don't really recommend, try for improved diet instead). The

supplements may backfire if you don't also increase your water intake.

So the water intake guideline I posted is a minimum--if you have any

other circumstances that require more, use my guideline as a minimum

and adjust upward from there.

 

2) Are processed foods, refined grains, and excess meat/dairy a large

part of your diet? Are whole grains, fresh fruits, and fresh

vegetables a relatively small part? If so, you may be getting enough

fiber (again, try for 35g a day). You may want to keep a journal of

what you consume daily for a week or two (or longer, if you'd like) to

get a realistic picture of what your diet really is. It may or may not

surprise you. But it is revealing and it may help you realize just how

much of something you may be eating, and it may point you in the

direction of the cause of (and then, answer to,) your problem.

 

If you find that you're doing everything right as far as those two

points go, or your condition is of a different nature besides water or

fiber deficiency, then you may indeed want to consider the cleanses

people mentioned in the files that will at least take care of the

resulting symptom (constipation) until you can find the cause, if you

don't know the cause. And if you don't, make that your #1 priority.

 

Hope that helps!

Blessings,

--Jeni-Laura

 

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> I have chronic constipation, and was wondering if some

> has advice on an herbal or otherwise natural remedy

> that could be taken on a regular basis without damage

> or many side effects. Thank you so much for ANY help.

>

> George

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Hi Jen,

 

I completely agree that lifestyle/diet changes are necessary, but I feel

that there is one other important point, especially when you're talking

constipation. The cathartic herbs used in the IC #1 formula will make

your intestines move. Period. If they haven't been moving properly for a

while, then they are out of shape - like any other muscle. It's

important to get them back in shape again, and the cathartic herbs will

help do that. The good nutrition and plenty of water are necessary as

well, of course!

 

Best,

Kelli

 

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| The cleanses are wonderful. However, I prefer to use simpler remedies

| first, and see if they help. Remember: your constipation likely

| developed from lifestyle patterns, not a lack of cleansing formulae,

| and the formulae, while wonderful and effective, simply act as

| band-aids