BM's and constipation... again

[AilsaQ]

Im sorry to ask... but Im having trouble with constipation and lack of BM's. I was talking with a friend about it and we also discussed the whole colon cleansing detox plans etc... So I went to a Health shop and got some Lifestream BowelBiotics which help to give a healthy bowel and colon.
I havent taken it yet but wondered if it was Cohens friendly? Its 100% natural, 69% Psyllium husks, Inulin Prebiotics 30%, Probiotic cultures 1%.

Thanks
AilsaQ

[winghama]

Hi Ailsa, my understanding is we cant have products with inulin products in them but I stand to be corrected if I am wrong. Have you tried eating kiwifruit, they are excellent at helping BM's.

Andrea

[WSM]

Hi Ailsa - agree with Andrea, no inulin.

I use two products (as I'm always suffering). 1 is called Normacol and is a natural bark product with a laxative. The other is Coloxol with Senna (which I only take when I've been on my pain meds and need to attack the effects of codeine). Either one helps!

[AilsaQ]

Thanks girls, will have to use it once Im finish the journey. Will have a look at the ones you mentioed.

Thanks!

[mcpsych]

Inulin affects some people and it is recommended that it is avoided
hence the problems people have finding decent yoghurt

[Tomatoo]

What is BMs?

[WSM]

Bowel movements... something we all seem to have a lack of!!!

You'll get used to it Tomatoo. We talk about it ALL... refer to other thread on 'you know you're on Cohen's when...'. Hmmm, you'll work TOM out there too... *******!!!!

[Panda]

Re the note on kiwi fruit being good for BM's - some Cohenites eat it with the skin on - even more fibre. And a daily flaxseed oil helps, so does spinach, apples, mushrooms. Make every calorie count with fibre is my motto!

[winghama]

TOTALLY gross to eat kiwifruit with the skin on - do you have any idea how many chemicals they spray them with - I would strongly recommend anyone eating the skins to wash them thoroughly first. Even then, I couldn't eat the skin - would be the same as eating a peach with the skin on - eeeeewwwww hate that furry feeling.

Andrea

[Panda]

I'm with you Winghama, I couldn't do it - but some people also eat orange skins - and paw paw skins and bitter paw paw seeds - I guess it's what you get used to.

[forfreddie]

I have started eating apple cores after someones suggestion on here. More filling, more fibre. All good!

[WSM]

The uniqueness and diversity of us all is something to be proud of! Kenga loves her organge skins, as does Caro. Me - no bloody way, although most of the good essential oils are in the skin! Also, the pith is indigestible so would be a great fibre content.

Love our sharing! As long as it's positive and (albiet at times bizarre) it's all good!

PS - Andrea, furry kiwi is a no-go for me either... well, guess it depens on how cute he is!!! ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[jlou]

LOL WSM - furry kiwis indeed!

My son eats kiwifruit skins but won't be now! I like the green part thanks, not the hairy bits.... But peach skin is ok if it is wet. Just bring in the stone fruit in a few months I say - nectarines and natural yoghurt - yummo!!!

[forfreddie]

In our younger years my friend once took a cute kiwi home, only to get his shirt off and discover his back was all furry.
Didn't get chance to find out whether that would have helped the BM's as he was promptly dispatched out the door never to be seen again

[AilsaQ]

mmmmm you start talking about BM's and look where it takes ya!!!

[WSM]

FF - bahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.... I needed a good laugh! Furry.... tee hee hee

Ailsa, you're in good company. I think we keep each other sane. My intro to the forum and BM's was through Cariannne's 'poonami's'! Classic thread to read if you can find it. If not, let me know. Although I'm pretty sure Mark will know!!!

[mcpsych]

this is the thread where i nominate carrieanne for the nobel prize for the name
http://newyouforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10234
in this thread she also describes its genesis

[winghama]

FF I used to eat the apple cores as a kid, til someone told me I would have apple trees growing out my ears from swallowing the pips too!

Andrea

[WSM]

Mark, you're nothing if not reliable!!

Andrea, my dad told me the same thing! Also that chewing gum would stay in my system for 7 years and stretch all over my bowels... nice thought!

[bumblebee]

HA HA HA HA HA WSM and FF, you guys crack me up.

Ailsa I totally know where you're coming from, BMs can indeed be hard to come by around these parts. I have had a couple of minor tummy aches, but generally apples have a really high fibre content. And I eat spinach every day like Panda suggested, so perhaps that helps.

Let us know what works for you.
xxBB