Senna Laxative Tea
November 15, 2008 by admin
Filed under Homemade Laxative Recipe, Tea
3 tablespoons of Senna leaves
2 tablespoons of Elder flowers
A tablespoon of Fennel seeds
½ teaspoon of Anise
Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of mixture. Steep for five minutes and strain.
Natural Laxative Recipe - Rhubarb Remedy
November 15, 2008 by admin
Filed under Homemade Laxative Recipe, Rhubarb
Rhubarb Remedy
3 Stalks of rhubarb
1 Cup Apple juice
1/4 of a peeled lemon
1 tbl honey
Puree three stalks of rhubarb without the leaves. Add one cup of apple juice, a quarter of a peeled lemon and one tablespoon of honey. It will make a thick, tart drink that should get your bowels moving.
Whole Grains vs Refined Grains - Foods
November 15, 2008 by admin
Filed under High Fiber Foods
Whole grains haven’t had their bran and germ removed by milling, making them
better sources of fiber — the part of plant-based foods that your body
doesn’t digest. Among many health benefits, a high-fiber diet also
tends to make a meal feel more filling and linger longer, so you stay
full for a greater amount of time.
Refined grains, such [...]
High Fiber Fig Smoothie - Constipation Remedy- Children & Adults
November 15, 2008 by admin
Filed under Homemade Laxative Recipe, Smoothies
Fig Smoothie
3 or more figs, fresh or sun dried
1 medium banana
1 tablespoon of honey or molasses*
1 cup of rice dream (a non-dairy organic rice based milk like substitute)
Mix ingredients in a blender. Drink first thing in the morning and any time after lunch or dinner to promote active bowel habits.
Do not give children under 1 [...]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children - IBS Remedies
November 15, 2008 by admin
Filed under Baby & Child Constipation, Child Digestive Disorders
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive disorder that causes abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation—or some combination of these problems. IBS affects people of all ages, including children.
IBS is classified as a functional disorder because it is caused by a problem in how the intestines, or bowels, work. People with IBS tend to [...]
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