Constipation is a rather widespread condition that is thought to affect about 15% of all people. Most people do not try to treat it and even fewer seek help from a health authority. Likely because this is an embarrassing condition to most people which gives them great reluctance to report their condition to their personal physicians.
Because of the stigma associated with this condition, some of those who do seek treatment attempt home-based or natural remedies. A good understanding of such treatments is necessary to avoid any potential hazards. One should note that just because some constipation treatments are natural, it doesn’t mean they are safe.
The most commonly used herb is the senna plant. The senna plant has powerful laxative properties due to high concentrations of anthraquinones. Anthraquinones have been found to increase intestinal activity and speed up movement of stool. It can be obtained as either tablets or in bags of leaves to be prepared as a tea. The cascara plant also has a history of being a natural laxative but has since been banned by the FDA.
While senna is a chemical agent that stimulates the colon to move its contents more quickly, mineral oil is an entirely different kind of agent used as a natural constipation treatment. When taken by mouth, it enters the intestine where it coats the stool. Since oil is a water repellent, the stool becomes protected against loss of fluid. This enables it to remain bulky and therefore move more quickly. Doctor and scientists call this a lubricant laxative which is a bit of a misnomer.
More widespread than either of the above are natural constipation treatments based on fiber. A popular one is psyllium. The psyllium plant is famous for having seeds that contain a lot of fiber. The seeds are usually processed into fine powder form which can then be dissolved. Retailers like nutritional supplement stores carry brand names like Metamucil which are incarnations of psyllium.
The flaxseed is another source of high fiber. These can be crushed like psyllium or taken whole. An additional benefit that some have reported is that consumption of flaxseed can lower cholesterol. However, such results need more confirmation and research. The oils that are extracted from flaxseed are not as palatable to most people.
It’s true of any natural treatment that the advice of a health professional be sought. A physician has much more expertise and knowledge than a layman on whether a natural constipation treatment is reasonable or not. Even if it’s effective, any particular treatment may have warnings on who should and shouldn’t take it. Acquiring more knowledge about the warnings should be of paramount importance for any subject.
[ Note: This article was written by fitness and nutrition author Jon Benson. I have his permission to share it with you. ]
What do these six things have in common?
– McDonalds
– Renée Zellweger
– Epileptic children
– Yours truly
– Most bodybuilding and fitness competitors
– Kiefer Sutherland
Give up?
All the above employ the strategies of the low-carb dietplan.
Recently researchers have found that low-carb nutrition plan reduced the number of seizures in epileptic children.
Most of the world’s leanest physiques get that way on a regimen, limited or not, of low-carbs and higher protein.
Even McDonalds is getting into the act.
Even Renée Zellweger.
Even Kiefer Sutherland.
Even me.
Kinda.
Read on and I’ll explain what I mean…
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Why Low-Carb Works
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When McDonalds starts counting carb grams in their food, you know someone is either jumping on a trend or finally seeing the light.
In this case, both — but it is a good thing. Low-carb dietplans. They work.
For the masses, they work because they are the easiest nutrition plan to follow when you’re busy.
McDonalds and stars like Kiefer Sutherland figured this out. The busy on-the-go guy or gal doesn’t want to make the time to prepare six meals per day and carry them around in Tupperware.
When choosing my own lifestyle nutrition plan, time and convenience played a major role. I looked at role models who were very busy, formerly obese, and very lean.
Most of them rely in some form or fashion on a low-carb strategy.
Low-carb also works, much to the hem and haw of traditional doctors and nutritionists, due to the way the body processes fuel.
For those of us fortunate enough to grow up on whole grains and very low-sugar mealplans, a moderate to higher-carb nutrition plan may work just fine.
But most of us grew up eating junk.
Processed foods, fast foods, and downright junk was the cornerstone of our dietplans. That puts your body on the “carb defense.”
After years of abuse the body becomes resistant to carbohydrates. The insulin they produce can cause all sorts of health issues, fat-burning problems, and more.
When carbs are removed, even healthy carbs like whole grains, the body has time to re-adjust.
In some cases, you can go back to a moderate-carb plan with whole grains and fruits after a period of time.
In others, you are a “low-carber” for life.
Guess which one I am?
Finally, low-carb works because you tend to eat less. Fat is very satiating, and most low-carb plans are fairly high in dietaryfat.
So, in recap:
— Easy and convenient;
— Metabolically important for carb recovery;
— Lower in total food volume (eat less)
Do not make light of that first point. Any plan that is not simple is one very few people will stick to. Making your plan simple and tasty is key, even if that plan is not “perfect” by nutritional standards.
Now, by far, the best low-carb dietplan in the world (yes, I’m bias for good reason!) is this:
EODD works so well because your carbs are low for “most” of the time. Not “all” of the time. And the times when your carbs are not low you can enjoy your favorite foods.
Personally I enjoy pizza and burgers on my non-low-carb days. You can enjoy whatever you want if you just keep it reasonable.
You see, there’s no need to diet-perfect.
Progress always trumps perfection.
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Why Low-Carb Fails
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There are two primary reasons for the failure of the low-carb nutrition plans: boredom and media bashing.
One causes irritability. The other, doubt. Unless you’re certain that your plan will work, you will eventually go off of it.
This is true of any plan, no matter how ideal it is. Certainty rules.
That’s why I believe in having a flexible, tasty plan like EODD.
Then boredom is easily solved.
I share my own unique ideas about “cycling” carbs and fats in the presentation here:
Using my cycle strategy you will rarely if ever become bored. And your body will burn more bodyfat too. It’s just a cheap metabolic trick…but boy, it works.
The second reason is media and medical bias. One study after another has proven that low-carb plans, even the Atkins plan, works and is safe to use for most people.
Check with your doctor first, of course.
I’ve seen researchers get down-right angry when the results come back. In one study, carried out for a full year, the low-carb plan out-performed the so-called “healthy” Dean Ornish plan.
Lower blood fats, more weightloss, and more energy were the results.
My preference always comes back to low-carb nutrition. I just cycle it in a way that allows me to get plenty of veggies, some grains, and ample fiber.
Even a slice of cheesecake here and there… : )
Hey…I said “low-carb”, not “low-life!”
Yours In Fitness,
J O N B E N S O N
P.S. One of these days the mainstream medical community will wake up to the fact that 90% of the population will never eat 15 servings of veggies per day.
While this may be “optimal”, it’s not at all practical. I’d rather give you down-to- earth practical nutrition advice that you CAN and WILL follow — and enjoy.
Numerous people all over the globe undergo this illness which can cause negative effects on the body as the person does not receive ample sleep. The reaction is very appalling when one does not receive sufficient sleep and keeps wide awake in the bed while the rest of the house is fast asleep. Looking at the clock to watch the time steadily passing away toward morning yet you could not sleep for a minute because of this terrible illness is very worrying.
The whole globe would be so enjoyable if you can secure a small amount of sleep without any problems. The massive hindrance is that the more you ponder regarding the sleep, extra worries will generate in your thoughts which can have a dire effect on the body.
Unfortunately, that specific luxurious sleep is only applicable to those who constantly take part in meditation or yoga. That particular type of people doesn\’t involve many of those in this mechanical world. Many people are so preoccupied and absorbed in tiring day to day activities that they are not capable to generate this type of comfortable space that allows them to secure soothing and enjoyable sleep.
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If you see a product labeled as pure noni juice, what this means is that this juice should be only noni juice and not a blend of noni and other fruit juices. In addition, a pure noni juice product should be free of any additives: and certainly no added flavors, sweeteners or preservatives should be used.
There are some people who think that to be pure noni juice, the product should also be unpasteurized, though for the sake of safety, the vast majority of noni juice products you find in the US are pasteurized. Most (but not all) products sold as pure noni juice are made from organically grown noni fruit which has been fermented and aged for somewhere between three and six months. This natural fermentation and aging process results in a pure, concentrated noni juice which provides all of the health benefits of the fruit.
Not all pure noni juice products are equal in quality. Depending on how ripe the noni fruit were when picked, the juice may vary in nutritional content, flavor and other factors. If noni has been harvested too early, then the fruit will not ferment as readily as noni picked at the peak of maturity and as such will contain significantly lower levels of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
It’s important to know this since some pure noni juice manufacturers may harvest the fruit too early resulting in a sub-standard product. Remember the aging process for noni can be as long as 3 to 6 months and basically the longer it is allowed to ferment the more concentrated the final product will be.
People need to know when shopping for pure noni juice that not everything you see sold as pure noni juice actually is. Many of these products contain very little noni juice; some contain only noni pulp or noni extract and are largely made from other fruit juices. It might look like noni juice and say pure noni juice on the label but it may in fact not be anything close to the real thing.
So in order to be certain that you are buying the purest product available be sure to read the label very carefully. Check to see whether it contains only noni juice and as such is not blended with other fruit juices.
The origin of the juice is another clue to its quality; the best noni (and thus the best pure noni juice) comes from Hawaii, Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands. These are places with volcanic soil which is ideal for growing noni. As long as you’re looking at the label, you may want to check to see if the pure noni juice product you’re looking at is pasteurized.
The FDA is not responsible for ensuring that these products are actually as pure as their manufacturers claim, so in this case consumers are on their own to evaluate this. If you’re interested in doing so, it is possible to make sure that you’re getting authentic pure noni juice by buying noni fruit and fermenting it yourself. It’s easy enough to do – just leave the fruit in a bowl at room temperature. As the noni ferments, juice will leak out, which you can then collect. If at all possible, choose organically grown fruit if you plan to make your own pure noni juice.
If pure noni juice is what you’re looking for, you’ll have to be a careful shopper to make sure you’re really getting noni juice and not some other sort of juice cocktail which has only the smallest amount of noni juice. If you want all of the nutritional value and health benefits which the noni fruit has to offer, make sure that you’re buying pure noni juice and nothing else.
Nathan Marks is a writer on alternative medicines. He holds to the “food as medicine” paradigm or in other words the fact that “you are what you eat”. After traveling to Pacific he has also become enthusiastic about pure noni juice.To learn more about pure noni juice please come and visit Nathan’s site.
Lets be honest, six-pack abs don’t come easy. But if you are determined and can combine a low-fat diet with some highly targeted ab-exercises for just 15 minutes a day, you too can get six-pack abs. Forget doing hundreds of crunches, these exercises will work your abs all-around for fast results. The most important part is to continue doing them everyday and gradually increase difficulty.
Nothing makes a body look better than a flat, sexy stomach with six pack abs. In fact, if you want to get six pack abs you have to strengthen your stomach muscles and lose overall body fat. You only need to do crunches and sit up 2 or 3 times a week to develop abs because you have to spend more time on whole body exercises. In another word, it is no use to focus on specific stomach exercises to much.
There are many pills and drugs currently on the market that claim to burn fat and get you a six pack with relative ease. However, most of these, actually, all of these pills are a complete waste of money, the same results can be achieve with just a few smart/healthy food choices. The golden rule that you should know, is that you shouldn’t eat anything after 7 pm because that weight will just sit in your belly and won’t be used for energy, and will eventually turn into fat.
To get six pack abs, you need to perform regular exercises that are effective for building abdominal muscles. There’s just no way around it. But there is another equally important aspect that you need to pay attention to in order to build six pack abs, which is your diet. Many people spend long hours in the gym doping repetitive exercises but fail to take care of their diet and nutrition. Here are 4 important principles of diet for six pack abs.
Everyone has been sold the idea that your metabolism is either genetic or it gets slower as we aged. But did you know that you could just speed up your metabolism by spreading your meals into smaller meals throughout the day. The key to seeing your six pack abdomens appearing relies on your metabolism as well as your calorie intake, which is covered in the next tip.
If you want to succeed at a diet for six pack abs, guess what? Your aim should be to burn fat, not lose weight. Remember that following your average diet results in losing weight. That weight however is usually just water and muscle. So the emphasis in a diet is what are you actually losing? Are you losing fat or losing false weight?
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