Has anyone used a tea to help with Constipation?

Brandi235 · 06-19-2009, 09:07 AM

I heard some people use them and I was wondering which ones work.

crobyninc · 06-19-2009, 10:54 AM

I personally have not used them but have friends who swear by it. For me, I do the following:

2 tbsp Braggs Organic Vinegar with the "mother"
8 oz water
1 packet stevia

Gulp that down after my breakfast and meds and then followed by 16oz of water. Works pretty good, since I have started doing this I have not had any problems.

BTW, I do not take the Colon Cleanse because I am one of those that it does not help but causes constipation and I also take 1 colace in the morning.

Remember to drink the 1 gallon of water too everyday, this will help as well!

Lose35 · 06-24-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Brandi235

I heard some people use them and I was wondering which ones work.

I've used an Herbal Laxative tea when I did a cleanse last year that really works well. But beware because they are strong. So try diluting it first. They cause contractions in your stomach to push everything out. (sorry to be so gross)

If you go to the tea section of your grocery store, you should be able to find some. Basically any tea that has senna leaf in it.

Good Luck!
Lose35

TriMom · 08-05-2009, 06:52 AM

I use "smooth move" organic tea. Fabulous. I have only needed it one time on the program though. I don't have constipation issues! We are eating such small volumes anyways.

crobyninc · 08-05-2009, 08:52 AM

I use 2 tbsp Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/4 cup of water and a stevia packet each morning. Not great tasting but works very nicely. I also follow the lovely drink with a full glass of water to rinse the vinegar from my mouth as it is bad to your teeth!

arabrider · 08-05-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by crobyninc

I use 2 tbsp Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/4 cup of water and a stevia packet each morning. Not great tasting but works very nicely. I also follow the lovely drink with a full glass of water to rinse the vinegar from my mouth as it is bad to your teeth!

I have used a tea, called "smooth move" before, I can't remember who makes it but you just have to steep the bag for about 6-7 minutes. Works wonders!

Mare :) · 01-29-2012, 05:14 PM

Smooth move tea!!!! The best invention ever!!!!

DD80 · 01-30-2012, 04:03 PM

I have used one before...senna based, I believe. Probably was Smooth Move. They work, but they takse awful. I chugged it. Blech.

Mare :) · 02-02-2012, 07:20 PM

I drink smooth move tea every night before bed. (it also counts as yet another water!!) I dont mind the taste at all thank God and I know that one hour after my feet hit the floor in the am I'm going

. Very reliable Lol

operry1 · 02-04-2012, 05:39 PM

I recommend dieters tea(peppermint flavor- taste just like peppermint tea), smooth move- I really don't care for the taste, and ballerina tea- not bad. I recently started taking magnesium supplements and it seems to help.

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06-19-2009, 10:54 AM	#2
crobyninc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land O lakes Florida Posts: 898 Gallery: crobyninc Stats: 335/243/180 WOE: Low carb and watching calories Start Date: March 9 2009	I personally have not used them but have friends who swear by it. For me, I do the following: 2 tbsp Braggs Organic Vinegar with the "mother" 8 oz water 1 packet stevia Gulp that down after my breakfast and meds and then followed by 16oz of water. Works pretty good, since I have started doing this I have not had any problems. BTW, I do not take the Colon Cleanse because I am one of those that it does not help but causes constipation and I also take 1 colace in the morning. Remember to drink the 1 gallon of water too everyday, this will help as well!

08-05-2009, 06:52 AM	#4
TriMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Carolinas Posts: 108 Gallery: TriMom Stats: 280.4/198.5/180 Start Date: July 21st, 2009	I use "smooth move" organic tea. Fabulous. I have only needed it one time on the program though. I don't have constipation issues! We are eating such small volumes anyways.

08-05-2009, 08:52 AM	#5
crobyninc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Land O lakes Florida Posts: 898 Gallery: crobyninc Stats: 335/243/180 WOE: Low carb and watching calories Start Date: March 9 2009	I use 2 tbsp Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/4 cup of water and a stevia packet each morning. Not great tasting but works very nicely. I also follow the lovely drink with a full glass of water to rinse the vinegar from my mouth as it is bad to your teeth!

01-29-2012, 05:14 PM	#7
Mare :) Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 96 Gallery: Mare :) Stats: 186/148/140 WOE: Medi Weight Loss Center Start Date: January 1 2012	Smooth move tea!!!! The best invention ever!!!!

01-30-2012, 04:03 PM	#8
DD80 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 1,164 Gallery: DD80 Stats: 188/165.0/145 5'10" WOE: Zoneish, Organic, GrassFed Start Date: 1/10/12 Medi, 2/9/12 First UD, 1/1/13 New Plan	I have used one before...senna based, I believe. Probably was Smooth Move. They work, but they takse awful. I chugged it. Blech.

02-02-2012, 07:20 PM	#9
Mare :) Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 96 Gallery: Mare :) Stats: 186/148/140 WOE: Medi Weight Loss Center Start Date: January 1 2012	I drink smooth move tea every night before bed. (it also counts as yet another water!!) I dont mind the taste at all thank God and I know that one hour after my feet hit the floor in the am I'm going . Very reliable Lol

02-04-2012, 05:39 PM	#10
operry1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 79 Gallery: operry1 Stats: SW=203/ CW=192/ GW=160-150 WOE: Low Carb my way 25-40 net carbs daily Start Date: New start date-1/23/2012	I recommend dieters tea(peppermint flavor- taste just like peppermint tea), smooth move- I really don't care for the taste, and ballerina tea- not bad. I recently started taking magnesium supplements and it seems to help.