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 [...]
Over the Counter Laxatives Comparision Guide
November 14, 2008 by admin
Filed under Over the Counter Laxatives
Milk of Magnesia® and Haley’s M.O.® - these laxatives contain magnesium salts that are very poorly absorbed by the intestinal tract. As a result, the magnesium remains in the intestine and keeps water with it. The end result is that there is much more water in the stool, keeping it very soft, and causing it [...]
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Senna Bars- Homemade Laxative Recipe - High Fiber Recipe
November 14, 2008 by admin
Filed under High Fiber Foods, High Fiber Recipes, Homemade Laxative Recipe
This is a great recipe to keep the whole family regular.
Senna Bars
In a food processor mix the following ingredients:
12 oz. raisins
12 oz. dates
12 oz. prunes
8 oz. figs
2 oz. senna leaves or ground senna (in health food stores).
Spread in a greased 8″x12″ pan and press down the mixture, about an inch deep. Top with graham cracker [...]
Flaxseed vs Flaxseed Oil - Flax Seed Uses
November 13, 2008 by admin
Filed under Flaxseed, Natural Laxatives
Flaxseed is the seed of the flax plant, grown throughout Canada and the northwestern United States. Flaxseed and its derivative flaxseed oil (also called linseed oil) are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is a type of plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids, similar to those found in fish such as salmon. Flaxseed is [...]
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Foods Rich in Potassium - Digestive Functions
November 12, 2008 by admin
Filed under Natural Laxatives
Potassium is a mineral which is essential for the digestive system. Potassium helps to strengthen the walls of the colon by helping the muscles contract properly. Without proper contractions, the muscles can become partially paralyzed, resulting in constipation. The potassium is also important in the body’s electrolyte system. Potassium and prunes are a natural constipation [...]
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