Vacations, new environments, working around new people and changes in diet often result in constipation. There are several ways to address this challenge, at the front end, or back end (no pun intended). The following are listed in order from the most to least preferred approaches.

1. Walk. Increase bowel muscle activity by walking.
2. Water intake. Increasing water consumption often works to soften stool.
3. Fiber intake. Consume more fruit and vegetables. Consider adding cereal to your breakfast. Lastly, drink 1 -2 teaspoons of psyllium husk powder mixed with four ounces of water before going to bed.
4. OTC pharmaceutical products. Consider polyethylene glycol based products; read active ingredients in product.
5. OTC laxatives. Biscodyl and Senna based products may generally be used safely for a few days. Overuse can result in dehydration via pseudo-diarrhea.
6. If persistent, in spite of your best efforts, see your physician.

Warnings on Acai Berry Online Offers Amplify Watchdog Group Says Online Acai Credit Card Rip-Offs Are Reaching New Levels By SUSAN DONALDSON JAMES March 23, 2009 30. See story on “Good Morning America.”

” The ads are everywhere now: acai for weight loss, acai for sexual dysfunction, acai for cancer, acai with a free trial that can cost hundreds of dollars and leave you on hold for hours trying to stop more charges. A warning has been issued on questionable online sales of acai berry. The growing problem of questionable acai sales on the Internet has reached proportions never before seen by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, according to David Schardt, senior nutritionist for the center. Today, the attorney general of Connecticut, Richard Blumenthal, and the Center for Science in the Public Interest will issue a warning about credit card schemes peddling supplements made from the acai berry.

If its too good to be true, its probably not true. The berries are unlikely to precipitate the conditions suggested by the title of this blog entry. However, they are also very unlikely to bring about most of the health benefits promoted. While any increase in fruit and fiber to the diet of some may be a grand improvement in their general consumption and health plan, these berries and their many wrongfully  espoused health benefits are clogging the internet self healthcare product ad space. I hope that the charlatans scammers will soon be on the run.

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In the past 10 years, approximately a million North Americans have tried a thorough colon flush. The usual basis of product endorsements is the knowledge that in a modern world we are all exposed to thousands of chemicals daily by way of our air, food (including beverages), medicines, and water and during work activities.In as much as we have chemical industries and we find new ways to process our food daily, there are no shortages of opportunities to insult our physiology. Organizations like the EPA, NIOSH, OSHA, the FDA and the USDA are supposed to keep our exposures nominal. However, their efforts are frequently compromised by the work of lobbyists and political compromises to maintain profitable industries.

Research clearly identifies that we are incapable of eliminating all toxins from our bodies. With “complete colon flushing” an impossibility, many people suffer significant health consequences from our unhealthy environments. The targeted organs may be the lungs, liver, kidneys or any other system that acts as the means of entrance of the materials into our systems, carries it throughout our systems, processes the materials, stores substances, or excretes waste. Numerous substances simply accumulate in our bodies (e.g., in fat cells) and remain in storage until slowly released or used otherwise in the system.

What can we do about it? Some of our internal pollution can be controlled by the choices that we make regarding product consumption. Other pollutants are simply foisted upon us because of lack of alternatives (e.g., air quality, municipal water). We may choose to bathe and shower. We can avoid smoking. We can adjust our diets to extent that products are available and within our budgets. We may be very conservative regarding medicinal intervention. However, what about that which still passes through our conscientious filters? Can we perform an internal cleansing to address it? Do we need internal cleansing?

Symptom groups generally have more than one possible cause. I would not insult you by suggesting that if you have a particular set of symptoms, your body needs a flushing and if not, you are fine. A better measure is the existence of normal urinary function and bowel movements. If our bodies needed everything they take in, we would have no need for either waste removal process. However, these two processes, with the help of the liver, filter waste and excess to the best of their abilities.

We are all exposed to thousands of chemicals daily by way of our air, food, medicines, water and during work activities. Aside from prudent nutrition, and other personal habits, we help our systems by helping push the pollutants out. First, drink plenty of fresh water (at least 64 oz. daily). Secondly, keep your bowel movements regular. Thirdly, you may consider helping your colon. Cleanse it occasionally, to the extent that you are able.

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Constipation occurs much more often than we believe. Numerous medical studies have noted that basing the diagnosis of constipation on responses to patient questions results in marked under-reporting of the condition. The under-reporting may be related to patients not wishing to discuss bowel habits or not being clear about the definition of “normal.”

Defining normal for individual bowel habits should include a detailed history of usual patterns of defecation, including frequency of movements, descriptions of the stools, the need or absence of need to strain, time it takes to sit for completion, any symptoms that occur with or around passage of stools, and frequency of deviations from the pattern.

Consider any issues that may contribute to constipation. Identify regular dietary habits such as fiber and water consumption. An excessively calcium rich diet may be constipating. The diuretic effects (increasing frequency and volume of urine) of some beverages (e.g., coffee, tea, beer) can deplete water needed to help in the transit of waste materials from our bodies.

Note use of enemas, or any other products use to enhance regularity. Laxatives, if used too often, will cause diminished normal intestinal muscular activity, resulting in rebound constipation. Although laxatives are frequently used to treat constipation, chronic laxative use becomes habit-forming and may lead to the development of a dilated non-contractile colon. The use of narcotics (e.g., codeine, hydrocodone), antipsychotic agents, thyroid hormone supplements, some cardiac medications (e.g., calcium channel blockers) and other similar medications reduce gastric motility. Medicinal diuretics likewise decrease available water to the colon. Document use of iron supplements and non-magnesium antacids.

Be aware of concurrent problems such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, peri-anal infections and peri-anal skin sensitivity. People frequently avoid bowel movements to limit aggravation of symptoms related to these conditions. Numerous other medical conditions, physical, endocrinological and neurological, absent adverse effects of treatments may limit bowel muscular function, and slow transit times. Moreover, take persistent rectal bleeding seriously and pursue professional evaluation.

The most influential factor on bowel habits is exercise. Exercise stimulates activity in the intestine, promoting regular bowel movements. As such, always look at exercise habits in relation to evaluating constipation.

Numerous medical studies have noted under-reporting of this condition. Constipation is a common symptom, and if chronic, it deserves to have its origin thoroughly evaluated. However, if it is only an occasional issue for you, particularly when you have not kept up with a reasonable dietary, water consumption and exercise regimen, then respond accordingly. Make your response complete. Colon flushing, along with a return to better habits is reasonable self-care.

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Recent health promotion of  psyllium is primarily related to its use in high fiber breakfast cereals and the fact that cereals containing psyllium are effective in reducing cholesterol. Several studies point to cholesterol reduction attributed to a diet that includes dietary fiber such as psyllium.

Research reported in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that the use of soluble-fiber cereals is an effective and a well-tolerated treatment for mild to moderately elevated cholesterol, effective at reducing blood sugar, and has a separate mechanical function.

To cleanse the colon naturally, add psyllium mucilage to your diet. Psyllium as a dietary fiber is not digested by action in the small intestine. Often referred to as husk or psyllium husk, the active element is the white fibrous hydrophilic (water-loving) component of the Plantago plant’s seed. As it travels through your body psyllium absorbs water (and materials within the water), forming a gel in your intestines. Flushing your colon is the result of this gel increasing volume by ten-fold or more during water absorption as it transits. The natural colon flushing via purely mechanical action of psyllium mucilage and absorption of excess water while stimulating increased bowel elimination can have a mild laxative effect.

Many multi-ingredient, pre-packaged cleansers also provide an effective colon flush. Naturally, as might be expected, these products usually also contain psyllium. Dramatic testimonials from those using these products frequently describe long, black ropy masses in the toilet, assuming that the masses represent years of toxic waste build up in the body. However, when you cleanse your colon naturally (via a psyllium-containing products), the shape and color of the excrement is simply that characteristic of biological activity of psyllium in your system. Blended cleansing agents or dual/multi-process systems may not provide superior net function, but it is up to you determine if your body accommodates the effects of one approach better than another product.

In general, regularly consume a variety of high-fiber foods to get different types of fiber, including soluble fibers, cellulose, lignans, algae, gums, other mucilage (e.g., oatmeal) and pectin. Different food plants contain varieties of types of fiber, all with different health benefits. Some absorb toxins, some feed your good colonic bacteria, and others are superior at binding water (and water-soluble toxins). If you love to make juice, do not throw away the residual fiber. Save it, and incorporate it into another recipe, topping it all off once daily with psyllium. Bulk powdered, flavored psyllium husk is cheap. It is much less expensive than most other means by which you may elect to detoxify your body, or cleanse your colon naturally.

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