Since many serious health problems can be directly related to poor elimination, it is essential that you maintain regular, daily bowel movements. Here are five suggestions:
Drink plenty of water. Constipation is sometimes the result of simply not drinking enough water.
Consider Lindberg Lactobacillus Acidophilus. It reintroduces friendly bacteria into your colon. If you've taken antibiotics lately, much of the good and all the bad bacteria was destroyed. A 6 to 8 week regimen should help re-establish this vital intestinal flora; and you may continue using it as part of a general health program! It is available in both powder and capsule form.
Take Lindberg Alfalfa tablets daily. Start with 3 or 4 tablets and increase to 6 to 10, then take that amount twice a day. The optimal dosage may be 20 to 30 tablets taken throughout the day, until your bowels are regular; then cut back to 3 or 4 tablets daily. It's known as nature's "broom and deodorizer," and is an excellent source of fiber, chlorophyll and trace minerals (besides being a very nutritious food).
Consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day. Psyllium for example, is very popular with my clientele, and absorbs water and carries extra moisture through your bowels making a softer stool. Refer to the Let's Put It All Together chapter in my book Aging Without Growing Old for more information.
Use laxatives only infrequently. Use Cascara Sagrada and Senna for chronic constipation, which increases the intestinal movement and promotes a strong laxative effect. Be sure to replenish your fluid levels since laxatives can cause a rapid loss of electrolytes.
