http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/constipation2.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/constipation2.rss Constipation Remedies from the Earth Clinic Community. Mon, 13 Feb 12 02:20:12 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=RFV_69351 /CURES/constipation2.rss1 Sat, 17 Dec 11 15:11:37 -0600 [YEA] Laura from Houston, Texas writes: "I have had terrible constipation for as long as I can remember (I am 42). I always thought myself lucky to go a maximum of 4 times per week. I have tried eating more fiber, drank gallons of water, followed blood type diet for a year, exercised, used ACV & EVCO, all with limited success. Well, my "cure" as it turns out was to drastically increase the amount of raw fruits and veggies in my diet. Now you can set your watch by me! I still fully cook ground beef, poultry & fish (except sushi), but I eat a minimum of 3-4 whole fruits and 4-5 raw veggies a day. I've also begun drinking kefir. Give it a try! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=OTC_65958 /CURES/constipation2.rss2 Wed, 26 Oct 11 22:18:26 -0500 Nat from Brooklyn, Ny writes: "Speaking to a nephrologist about a member of the family who is on dialysis, I asked about Magnesium Citrate as a supplement. He said that Citrate products are not used on dialysis patients because it was seen that Calcium Citrate increases aluminum in the bodies of dialysis patients. (In kidney failure, the kidneys cannot filter out aluminum, and dialysis does not either. Normal kidneys filter out aluminum. ) But what about all the people who have partial kidney failure and don't even know it. So we stopped using the Magnesium Citrate, just as a precaution. Instead experimentation was made using one to two tablespoons Benefiber from the pharmacy (one can use up to six tablespoons Benefiber a day) in one or two glasses of water, in combination with one or two (or three) tablespoons Milk of Magnesia - sometimes also with some Magnesium Bicarbonate (made by pouring two or three full measuring tablespoons of Milk of Magnesia - a half to three fourths of the enclosed cap - into a bottle of seltzer/club soda and shaking the contents - as recommended on Earthclinic by Bill from San Fernando, Philippines - but sometimes using a bit less Milk of Magnesia than recommended). Glucomannan, a fiber supplement recommended by Pam from Alabama, might also be used with the water and Milk of Magnesia. Milk of Magnesia, starting at five Tbsp. and going down gradually, is recommended, in the name of an older doctor, by Redclary from Oklahoma . Some extra seltzer/club soda, recommended by Carol from Cumberland, MD, is also helpful (used in the mixture). This simple combination of Benefiber and Milk of Magnesia in water is much better than many other things used to help the intestines. After a few days one can often use smaller amounts of the Milk of Magnesia while increasing slightly the Benefiber. Benefiber is a fiber supplement that helps increase good bacteria in the body. It is made from Hydrolyzed guar gum. For some reason it is better than plain Guar Gum. Also, it is mostly tasteless and does not thicken. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=DAIRY_65714 /CURES/constipation2.rss3 Sat, 22 Oct 11 21:16:48 -0500 [YEA] Catrina from Waldorf, Maryland/usa writes: "Four weeks ago, I cut out all dairy substituting almond milk instead of cows milk and began eating a vegan diet. I have been having a bowel movement everyday with no straining! For 47 years, I suffered from chronic constipation, IBS, chronic pain and bloating. I've tried conventional and non-conventional remedies. I am writing to say I have found something that works. Try cutting out all milk products or items that contain diary and see if it makes a difference. In the beginning, as my body adjusted to my new diet, I had gas pains for about one and a half weeks. Three weeks ago, I began acupuncture treatments and after two sessions, my gas pains are gone and I am not as bloated. I have four more acupuncture sessions to go to complete the series, but I attribute the bowel movements to the lack of dairy in my diet. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=RN_65551 /CURES/constipation2.rss4 Thu, 20 Oct 11 10:25:37 -0500 Paul from Baldwinsville Ny, New York writes: "What do you suggest for colitis problem with constipation, no bleeding or mucus? Fortunately it has improved with no medication from doctors, VSL 3 and Vitamin C. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=VEGETABLE-GLYCERIN_62502 /CURES/constipation2.rss5 Fri, 02 Sep 11 18:59:27 -0500 Nat from Brooklyn, Ny writes: "In the mixture of gums and vitamin C powder a pinch or a few pinches of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) must also be added. One can try using more whether it is beneficial. Also for some reason some companies' Magnesium Citrate work better than others. The one that works better (Solgar's - we have no connection with the company) has also Microcrystalline Cellulose, Celulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide and Vegetable Glycerin among its ingredients. The Potasium Magneseium Aspartate is not necessary. Magnesium Malate is even more recommended than Magnesium Citrate. Maybe taking both is also a suggestion. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=GR_62316 /CURES/constipation2.rss6 Wed, 31 Aug 11 10:52:46 -0500 Pamm from Birmingham, Alabama writes: "I have had several stomach surgeries that has caused me to have Chronic Constipation, and I have been a big fan of Earth Clinic since 2007 and I have tried all your remedies, the only one that helped me a few times were Apple Cider vinegar with Baking Soda and that isn't a guarantee each time. I have spent so much money getting colonics. I was watching Dr. Oz Show and found a natural Fiber that you can buy & I was so skeptical, however after buying it and trying it, I can honestly say it works if you take it before you eat & drink lots of water. Glucomannan Root Is The Awesome & I highly Recommend it, Its a Natural Fiber you can find it anywhere and its inexpensive! I was so surprised how fast it worked and how gently it worked. You must follow directions for it to work. But I am now a believer. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=ES_60366 /CURES/constipation2.rss7 Sun, 31 Jul 11 15:57:47 -0500 [YEA] Warren from Costa Mesa, Ca writes: "Lots of great coments and remedies for consipition. I've tried most of them and the last thing of which I'm doing now is 1 tbsp of Epson salts with plenty of water. Epson salts is really gross tasting so I put in capsules. It takes 10 caps for a tbsp, so the going down is smooth. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=MOM_58617 /CURES/constipation2.rss8 Tue, 28 Jun 11 14:25:38 -0500 [YEA] Redclary from Oklahoma City, Ok writes: "I would like to know more about pressure points. I like the results so far. I had a 9 lb breach baby 38 years ago. All turned out well but for awhile I had constipation problems like you would not believe. An older doctor that I went to told me to take 5T of Milk of Magnesia with a full glass of warm water then drink two more warm waters later in the day. Do this for week one. Next week lower it to 4T and continue for five weeks until you are down to 1T. Of course I was staying home. Everything the regular doctor and the hospital gave me did not help. This worked wonderfully and I never had any more problems with constipation after that. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=COLONIC_57359 /CURES/constipation2.rss9 Mon, 06 Jun 11 10:18:40 -0500 [YEA] Aquines from Philadelphia, Pa writes: "COLONICS are good for constipation and cleans the inside of your colon. The auction site e**y sells many types of kits. I bought mine from C*S since I'm a member and have a savings card with them. Plus they're everywhere and some are open 24 hours a day. The douche kit is good the have pieces you plug on the applicator for colonics. The hot water bottle method is good for now. After a colonic I'm going to start eating probiotic yogurt. good luck to you... " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=SEASALTCLEANSE_56506 /CURES/constipation2.rss10 Wed, 18 May 11 23:46:57 -0500 [YEA] Diamond from Salisbury, Ma.usa writes: "I am 66 years old and I have had severe problems moving my bowels, while I was too busy working etc. I never really thought much about it, but I started having dizzy spells and bad headaches, I went to the doctor and told him I have never moved my bowels; he said thats totally impossible(?)he then said where does it go? I felt he was the doc. so I also left the answers up to him as well. During my journey here on mother earth, I used herbal remedies which were great but after so many years they too stopped working, then I found this wonderful site where I find everything here is very informative and 100% accurate. I recently found I had a bacterial infection, my doctor chose to put me on antibiotics/ciproflaxin to be exact;my reaction to this med. Was that it felt like some one heavy was standing or sitting on my chest, I had this severe crushing feeling and my breathing got worse. I have since tried Ted's methods of sea salt and it has done many wonders for me, it has helped with brain fog, bowel movements, as well as the bacterial infection that continues to come back during damp, cold weather also when I eat ice cream. I love the sea salt with water and a light touch of real lemon juice and it works great for me. I use sea salt and blackstrap molasses for my dogs as they too are constipated, and one dog the vet says has signs of cancer. No sooner did I give the dogs the sea salt they both went out side, with great results. Thank you so much Ted for making this site possible for us to share. I am hoping my body heals with all the lack of concern I had in the past and the lack of treatments I got. I am feeling 100% better already. Much love and safety on your journey as well. Namaste.......... God bless " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=BSB_56301 /CURES/constipation2.rss11 Sun, 15 May 11 10:00:56 -0500 Andrea C from Cardiff, Wales writes: "I EAT A GOOD DIET, OF ORANIC PRODUCE DRINK DISTILLED WATER. NO AMOUNT OF LAXATIVES DID N E THING FOR THE CONSTIPATION CAUSED BY MY MEDS CEPT' MADE ME FEEL TOXIC! YESTERDAY I STARTED THE BICARB/LEMON JUICE AS SIR TED SUGGESTED. THIS MORNING I GOT UP AT 4am AS I COULDN'T SLEEP DRANK A HALF PINT OF DISTILLED WATER FROM A LITRE WTH 1/8 TEASPOON BICARB THE SAME AMOUNT OF OF BORAX DECHAHYDRATATE MIXED TOGETHER IN THE SAME LITRE. HOORAH! TALK ABOUT COLONIC IRRIGATION!!! 2 HOURS LATER I WAS QUEEN OF THE PORCERLAIN THRONE!!! AMAZING! THE GAS WASTE ALL CAME AWAY RAPIDLY WITH NO PAIN TO MY HEMERROIDS OR AGONISING ANAL FISSURES! HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEONE ELSE LOVE ANDREA C X X X" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=MME_55383 /CURES/constipation2.rss12 Tue, 26 Apr 11 12:09:27 -0500 [YEA] Diane from Lake City, Ar writes: "A relative had a stroke several years ago. He has had extremely severe constipation recently due to complications caused by the stroke and was hospitalized. The hospital administered an enema made of only plain milk and molasses. It worked TREMENDOUSLY! Fast relief! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=RN_54366 /CURES/constipation2.rss13 Sun, 03 Apr 11 17:32:42 -0500 Anisa Ali from Port Of Spain, Trinidad writes: "hi am 36 been suffering for some years now with constipation did test, colonoscopy, barium enemas, told I was fine but still was that way until I decided to go to a specialist about my problem. I took my x-rays and when she looked at them she told me my colon was bend not normal like how it should be thats why I am having problems ws given a diet of veggies, fruits. Laxatives, fibre powder whole grain stuff it helps but I have to do all this till its very costly for me. Can you help me in givin me simple but powerful remedy to help me? I also suffer from allergies, anxiety. I am a mess need to be free of all these problems help me please!!! Anisa " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=EG_53401 /CURES/constipation2.rss14 Fri, 11 Mar 11 18:54:46 -0600 [YEA] Denise from Tampa, Fl writes: "I have suffered chronic constipation for most of my life, but it became extreme about 4 years ago. My gastro Dr just gave me meds that kept me hovering around the toilet all morning. I used Mg capsules, which was better, but again, it was still not normal elimination. All I was doing was coping with the problem. Then I heard that my granddaughter (no blood relation) was diagnosed with celiac disease. Her main symptom was severe constipation. I decided to go gluten-free to see if it made a difference for me. Within 2 days, my system started to work. It's been 3 wonderful weeks now, and I am trying hard not to shout it from the roof tops. But on here I know folks are desperate for an answer and a cure. So see if if works for you. The good thing is that the health food stores have a great variety of gluten-free products. I hope to learn to cook gluten-free when I have the time. For the folks that find their answer in avoiding gluten - congrads! And to all the others still looking, I would also tell you to check out "upper cervical chiropractic" as that adjustment is supposed to help many with constipation (among a myriad of other problems. ) Good luck! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=YTEL_53085 /CURES/constipation2.rss15 Thu, 03 Mar 11 11:14:56 -0600 Na954 from Rochester, Minnesota writes: "I have suffered from constipation for years, and it was worsened by Menopause. These things have really helped. 1. Using a small step stool in front of the stool to elevated the legs. This puts the colon in a more natural positon. 2. Yarrrow tea." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=OATBRAN_51488 /CURES/constipation2.rss16 Sun, 23 Jan 11 14:37:52 -0600 [YEA] Anne from Dallas , Pa writes: "I have suffered from chronic constipation all of my life (47years), however my constipation was elevated to a whole new level of difficulty after a difficult child birth that required a surgical repair of my rectal wall - no pushing power. I tried everything: stool softeners, psyllium fiber, M---lax and a prescribtion medication for IBS. I eat a high fiber diet and stay hydrated But nothing worked. If you are reading this I don't have to tell you that this is really bad for the female self image. Constipation is not sexy! This past summer I stumbled on what has been a "miracle" for me: oat bran. 100% oat bran is prepared as a hot cereal that I eat daily for breakfast (not to be confused w/ oat bran). It took a week or so, but for the most part I have been constipation free for the better part of 6 months. I have a normal BM almost daily and sometimes 2 times daily. Sometimes I might get a touch of constipation and to my amazement a single stool softener will now Do the trick, if I stick w/ my Oat bran regime. And best of all it is delicious w/ a little Spoon of sugar and some butter, Raisins and a few walnuts-yummy. I Love it! And it good for Controlling cholesterol as a bonus. May be hard to find in a conventional grocery store, but most health food sections Of a store will have it. Some stores carry it in the loose bulk section. Any good health food store will have it. It's usually pretty cheap, but shop around if price is a consideration. Should be less than 3.50 for a small box that will last me at least 2 weeks. I was able to rid myself of constipation. Now I will try the ACV for my Interrmitant abd pain. Good luck friends. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=CSF_49401 /CURES/constipation2.rss17 Sun, 05 Dec 10 14:07:59 -0600 Brooke from Montgomery, Tx, Usa writes: "One day Castoria the next day syrup of figs. From a few drops taken all day long, to a half tsp taken once a day. It all depends on your body and how constipated you are." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=GIRDLE_47933 /CURES/constipation2.rss18 Tue, 26 Oct 10 21:53:33 -0500 Joy from Miramar, Florida, Usa writes: "Two years ago a Friend in Atlanta told me of a girdle she said it worked like magic it flattens your stomach and corrects your posture. I was sold I paid $168.00 for the garment. Well I must confess it worked-I lost 5 inches off my waist and my stomach was flattened considerably. However 2 months ago I started suffering with severe stomach cramps and pains. After I visited my doctor I was told I needed a colonoscopy that I had layers and layers of fecal matters plastered against the wall of my colon. I was puzzled I had a flat stomach and looked good. After several questions and answers between me and my doctor I finally told him it was not pushups that gave me my figure, it was the Body magic. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=RN_46038 /CURES/constipation2.rss19 Thu, 09 Sep 10 22:19:40 -0500 Tina from New York writes: "I'm usually completely regular. I'm on vacation in a different time zone - 8 hours difference. I haven't had a bowel movement in 5 days. It feels as though my body simply forgot about bowel movements. I don't feel bloated. It's not that I sit down and can't do the job. It's just not happening every morning as it usually does. Last night I took a Tbsp. of lemon with a tbsp. of olive oil. This morning I took a few tbsp. of lemon with a few of olive oil. Nada. Can anyone help me?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=MR_44526 /CURES/constipation2.rss20 Tue, 27 Jul 10 14:27:00 -0500 [NAY] Lctao4 from Gainesville, Fl writes: "I've been trying to detox from candida. I'm pretty sure it was candida but I'm not passing my bowels and it's affecting me emotionally and mentally. I've tried the salt, aloe, ACV, flax seeds, etc and still nothing without a suppository. I don't want to keep expelling because it's damaging to the intestinal lining. I'm eating yogurt to help with that. I'm getting scared though because I"m not passing my waste. Any help would be great. I'm on a mainly vegetable diet with no sugar, whites or grains and few proteins and a little fat. Still nothing. Suggestions are very welcome. Thanks." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=MR_43030 /CURES/constipation2.rss21 Tue, 08 Jun 10 23:15:37 -0500 [NAY] Ninka from Jhb, S. Africa writes: "hi i just need help my mother suffers from chronic constipation. she is 59 a has been a diabetic for 27yrs and hypertension. She has been to several doctors had several gastroscopy's perfomed and they say she has small ulcer all of them just prescribe some type of laxative. she also tried colon cleansing it provided some relief but constipation returned. right now she was being treated by a homeopath he put her on a raw diet of fruit and green veggies no sugar or salt ox liver during lunch 2 times a week and some herbal remedy to drink she seemed to be doing well for two weeks but now she constipated again she has cut out the ox liver and organic oatmeal she was having for breakfast but still no improvement." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=TRIPHALA-CHURNA_42485 /CURES/constipation2.rss22 Mon, 24 May 10 09:35:43 -0500 [QUESTION] Sue M. from Worden, Il, Usa writes: "I ran across this Ayurveda herb called triphala churna that claims to help eliminate constipation problems. I was wondering if anyone had any information that they could share about it." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=VEGETABLE-GLYCERIN_42108 /CURES/constipation2.rss23 Wed, 12 May 10 16:22:26 -0500 [YEA] Nat from Brooklyn, Ny, Usa writes: "Vegetable glycerin with gum powders, water and morning bread for intestinal motility and constipation Previously, I had written about drinking five glasses of water in the morning, but it seems to be too much for many people, even when taken over a period of an hour or more. It also fills up the stomach so that it is often difficult to eat "morning bread" or "dawn bread" (a light breakfast in the earlier morning hours) which the Talmud recommends as important for healing many illnesses connected with the liver. (An example of morning bread given in the Talmud is bread, salt and a jug of water. It may be assumed that the water taken together or right after the bread should be sipped, for one should not drink large amounts of water together with or right after eating.) Here are several alternatives to drinking five cups of water right in the morning: A friend mentioned that he drinks one (or one and a half) glasses of water on arising. After getting dressed, he drinks another one to one and a half glasses of water followed by a large apple. This has been very helpful for his problem with long term constipation. Another alternative is taking one Magnesium Citrate (200 mg) and one or two Potassium Magnesium Aspartate vegi-capsules together with one (or one and a half) glasses of water upon arising in the morning. (Potassium Magnesium Aspartate seems even more helpful that Magnesium Citrate. It is also supposed to help for the heart, blood pressure, chronic fatigue, weight loss etc.) The Water, Magnesium Citrate, Potassium Magnesium Aspartate combination - can also be taken together with a pinch of baking soda and three or four pinches of Vitamin C Powder (Ascorbic Acid Powder) (Three parts of Vitamin C powder to one part baking soda make Sodium Ascorbate which is recommended by Linus Pauling as the best way for taking larger amounts of Vitamin C.) The Vitamin C and baking soda create bubbles which keep the seeds afloat. (I think that you're supposed to wait till most of the bubbling stops in order to have Sodium Ascorbate.) One can also take some kelp vegi-capsules and a B Complex vegi-capsules along with the Magnesium Citrate, the Potasium Magneseium Aspartate and Vitamin C water mixture. A spoonful of honey or molasses can also be added. (Taking a spoonful of honey when awaking in middle of the night and especially when awaking after dawn, even if one goes back to bed, is also helpful for intestinal motility and constipation relief). One can also add a tsp of sesame seeds, flax seed, and bran. Here is an additional and very helpful thing. Having read about the eight sugars that heal, I had bought some Gum Arabic, some Karaya Gum (while looking for gum tragacanth) and Guar Gum as a source of some of these sugars. Both Gum Arabic and Karaya Gum do not dissolve in water properly. Someone mentioned that glycerin is an emulsifier and so this information was followed with an experiment - mixing a tsp or a half teaspoon of vegetable glycerin or occasionally somewhat more (Glycerin is overly sweet and high in calories and a little goes a long way.) with about a half tsp each of Karaya Gum (Gum Tex), Gum Arabic, Guar Gum, and a bit of Vitamin C powder and stirring all this together. (Wilton Cake cake decorating supplies sells Karaya Gum as Gum Tex. Maybe other baking or confectionery suppliers sell these gums as well.) Then adding a glass of water while again stirring the mixture. A half tsp sesame seeds and a half teaspoon flax seeds may be added as well. One should drink this mixture in the morning and maybe again in the afternoon. It significantly helps relieve constipation. One can experiment by using some water or water combinations on some days of the week and others on other days of the week as well as eating every every morning a light early morning breakfast with a hot drink. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=RAW-RICE_40831 /CURES/constipation2.rss24 Mon, 05 Apr 10 18:18:29 -0500 [YEA] Erin from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "Age: 22 I feel like I have been constipated my whole life. But when I started eating raw rice for breakfast as part of a parasite purge program, I immediatly began having daily bowel movements. What I do is this: Drink 1 cup of warm water with lemon juice first thing in the morning. After about 20 minutes I eat 1/4 cup of raw rice. I soak the rice in water overnight to make it softer on my teeth. The rice should be chewed until it is liquid and then swallowed. I don't eat anything else until lunch (as part of the program, you are supposed to wait 3 hours so that the rice is the only thing going through you). About an hour after I eat the rice, I have the smoothest, most enjoyable bowel movements. I think this works because raw rice can not be digested, so it passes right through you, scraping out the crevices of your intestines and pushing waste along. This will probably work even in the absense of the lemon water, but I have never tried it. The lemon water first and then the raw rice is working great for me so I've never tried it without the lemon water. **If you eat the rice and then eat other food without giving the rice sufficient time to digest, you will end up bloated with a terrbile stomach ache!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/constipation.html&name=FLAXSEED_39895 /CURES/constipation2.rss25 Wed, 10 Mar 10 16:52:17 -0600 [YEA] Suzanne from Abbotsford, Bc writes: "When travelling, my daughter had problems with constipation, as many do. I had a lot of ground flaxseed along, so she ate a dessert bowlful for her cereal that morning, and voila! Problem solved. It IS important to drink lots of water with it, though."