Flaxseed Oil for Constipation

2010-07-28T08:56:00.000-07:00

Do you suffer from regular (pardon the pun)bouts of constipation?

Not being able to go to the loo/move your bowels is a very uncomfortable sensation,your brain says yes but your body won't make it happen.It can make you feel sluggish, tired, full, bloated and is sometimes rather painful.When I had my first baby,I endured a lot of stiches plus I suffered dreadfully from constipation.Those first few days were really unpleasant.I wish I had known about Flaxseed/Linseed oil back then as I used them during my second baby and what a difference.Flaxseed oil are the plant omegas providing Omega 3&6&9 fats.You can take them in a capsule form or grind the raw seeds and sprinkle onto cereals or into smoothies.Flax promotes good colon health and acts a lubricant plus it's a great source of fibre.Fibre being the key to healthy bowel movements.Most people open their bowels once a day(some really not that often) yet for optimal waste elimination 2-4 times a day would be the desired amount.
I have been using flax(linseed is another name) for 6 years and I would not be without it.It is a great natural solution to irregular bowel movements and constipation.Flax also works as an anti-inflammatory so my sciatica problem cleared up too and it helps to nourish the brain.Flaxseed Omega 3,6 &9 is a remarkable oil.
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Importance of a High Fibre Diet

2010-07-28T04:40:00.000-07:00

Fibre, the indigestible carbohydrate found in fruit,vegetables,whole grains and lentils is the essential basis of a truly healthy diet.Fibre,(name alone sounds earthy)can absorb water and it makes faecal matter or poop bulky,less dense and easier to pass through.Fibre reduces the amount of time that food spends in your body,therefore reducing and bloating tummy distention.
Meat eaters-If you like to eat meat but not alot of fruit and veg then you may extend the gut transit time from 24 hours to 72.In other words that steak you had on Saturday is still in your body on Tuesday allowing time for decomposing to occur.Make certain you include high fibre foods to help prevent this.
A high fibre diet puts you at less risk of developing bowel cancer and diabetes and can help reduce constipation problems.
If you do suffer from constipation and require a little natural help psyllium husks,(Solaray is our number #1 bset seller), beet fibre and herbal colon cleanse formulas can be of benefit.

Lots of raw vegetables (cooking depletes the fibre content)such as

watercress
sweet potatoes
broccoli
spinach
carrots

Plenty of fresh seasonal fruit like:

Berries
Melon
apples
bananas

Lentils(see our lentils recipes)
Assorted seeds such as sesame,sunflower,flaxseed/linseeds(particularly good for easing constipation)pumpkin and hemp.Nuts too if you're okay with them.
Whole grains to include quinoa,rye, corn and oats.
Dump sugar out of your diet and really reduce processed and refined foods.
Drink plenty of good quality water.

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