Constipation- HELP

carissa_konrad · 12-06-2005, 08:06 PM

Any ideas to relieve some constipation? I have heard that cocoa works....is that true?

LuckyKitty · 12-07-2005, 07:44 AM

Never heard of the cocoa thing.
Lots of water and ground flax works for me. On the rare occasion where it doesn't I take a fiber supplement pill then progress to a Senna lax.
Good luck to ya, I know that ain't much fun

catkan · 12-07-2005, 09:43 AM

Magnesium.

joneswoman · 12-07-2005, 05:54 PM

Please tell me what Magnesium is good for

catkan · 12-07-2005, 09:08 PM

I want to post more on this tomorrow when I am more awake, as this is a very serious subject for me, but I'm too sleepy now to type.

My daughter was born with Hirschsprungs Disease, which basicaly means she had dead cells in her intestines which prevented her from pooping. So she had to do enemas for all her young life.

MOM means milk of magnesium. MAGNESIUM.

But there are so many supplements of magnesium out there, I think it is magnesium citrate that you can take and it makes you regular, but I have to look it up.

carissa_konrad · 12-10-2005, 07:15 AM

Thanks everyone- that did help!

TinO · 12-13-2005, 12:09 PM

I found that Dieter's Tea is the best! It's all natural, the active ingredient is Senna. It works best if taken before or with breakfast (for me anyhow)

Have a groovy day!

carissa_konrad · 12-14-2005, 08:55 PM

Where can I get that?

TinO · 12-15-2005, 10:53 AM

I use Laci Le Beau Super Dieter's Tea. I get it at Albertsons.. but have seen it many places. It's pretty common. Look in the health food section or diet section of the store. It's really awesome. Be sure to drink it with breakfast or before, I found that works the best. It can work pretty quick too, so be ready

carissa_konrad · 12-17-2005, 07:16 AM

Sounds good- I need to look for some then! I'll try and cross my fingers.

argo2d · 12-27-2005, 02:40 PM

word of warning - do NOT get dieter's tea... it is a laxative that will gradually weaken and destroy your digestive system. I was told this by several doctors and confirmed it researching online

IM DENYSE · 01-03-2006, 07:42 PM

This may sound silly and you have to be careful not to overdo it but my sister and I found that if you pick your favorite carbolite candy bar or another candy bar of your choice that uses maltitol or a similar sugar alcohol, you won't have the problem for long. Word of caution: eat one and be patient ----- don't eat more, the pain is intense!!!

carissa_konrad · 01-03-2006, 07:51 PM

LOL!! I must have done just this not too long ago, but instead I drank low carb cappicino (sp?)
Thanks for the tip!

AngelS · 01-14-2006, 06:24 PM

two simple remedies:

1. Mix one teaspoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of lemon juice. this helps in about an hour or so

2. One teaspoon of dark Karo syrup

when all else fails one small glass of warm prune juice ALWAYS does the trick, and in about 20 minutes flat

12-06-2005, 08:06 PM	#1
carissa_konrad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 413 Gallery: carissa_konrad Stats: 150/138/135 5'10" WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 2003	Constipation- HELP Any ideas to relieve some constipation? I have heard that cocoa works....is that true?

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joneswoman Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 36 Gallery: joneswoman	Please tell me what Magnesium is good for Last edited by joneswoman : 12-07-2005 at 05:56 PM.

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12-07-2005, 07:44 AM	#2
LuckyKitty MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,712 Gallery: LuckyKitty Stats: size 22-24/12-14/toned 8-10 WOE: Applying what I learned from Dr. A to MY body Start Date: 9/1/02	Never heard of the cocoa thing. Lots of water and ground flax works for me. On the rare occasion where it doesn't I take a fiber supplement pill then progress to a Senna lax. Good luck to ya, I know that ain't much fun

12-07-2005, 09:43 AM	#3
catkan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 804 Gallery: catkan WOE: mod carbs	Magnesium.

12-07-2005, 09:08 PM	#5
catkan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 804 Gallery: catkan WOE: mod carbs	I want to post more on this tomorrow when I am more awake, as this is a very serious subject for me, but I'm too sleepy now to type. My daughter was born with Hirschsprungs Disease, which basicaly means she had dead cells in her intestines which prevented her from pooping. So she had to do enemas for all her young life. MOM means milk of magnesium. MAGNESIUM. But there are so many supplements of magnesium out there, I think it is magnesium citrate that you can take and it makes you regular, but I have to look it up.

12-10-2005, 07:15 AM	#6
carissa_konrad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 413 Gallery: carissa_konrad Stats: 150/138/135 5'10" WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 2003	Thanks everyone- that did help!

12-13-2005, 12:09 PM	#7
TinO Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: the beautiful Pacific Northwest Posts: 699 Gallery: TinO Stats: 218/patience is a virtue/150 -5'5.5" WOE: low carb, doing my own thing! Start Date: 2/3/04, 10/3/05, 5/30/07, 7/3/07	I found that Dieter's Tea is the best! It's all natural, the active ingredient is Senna. It works best if taken before or with breakfast (for me anyhow) Have a groovy day!

12-14-2005, 08:55 PM	#8
carissa_konrad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 413 Gallery: carissa_konrad Stats: 150/138/135 5'10" WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 2003	Where can I get that?

12-15-2005, 10:53 AM	#9
TinO Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: the beautiful Pacific Northwest Posts: 699 Gallery: TinO Stats: 218/patience is a virtue/150 -5'5.5" WOE: low carb, doing my own thing! Start Date: 2/3/04, 10/3/05, 5/30/07, 7/3/07	I use Laci Le Beau Super Dieter's Tea. I get it at Albertsons.. but have seen it many places. It's pretty common. Look in the health food section or diet section of the store. It's really awesome. Be sure to drink it with breakfast or before, I found that works the best. It can work pretty quick too, so be ready

12-17-2005, 07:16 AM	#10
carissa_konrad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 413 Gallery: carissa_konrad Stats: 150/138/135 5'10" WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 2003	Sounds good- I need to look for some then! I'll try and cross my fingers.

12-27-2005, 02:40 PM	#11
argo2d MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,552 Gallery: argo2d	word of warning - do NOT get dieter's tea... it is a laxative that will gradually weaken and destroy your digestive system. I was told this by several doctors and confirmed it researching online

01-03-2006, 07:42 PM	#12
IM DENYSE Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 83 Gallery: IM DENYSE Stats: 318/297/Size 12 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2006	This may sound silly and you have to be careful not to overdo it but my sister and I found that if you pick your favorite carbolite candy bar or another candy bar of your choice that uses maltitol or a similar sugar alcohol, you won't have the problem for long. Word of caution: eat one and be patient ----- don't eat more, the pain is intense!!!

01-03-2006, 07:51 PM	#13
carissa_konrad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 413 Gallery: carissa_konrad Stats: 150/138/135 5'10" WOE: Atkins Start Date: December 2003	LOL!! I must have done just this not too long ago, but instead I drank low carb cappicino (sp?) Thanks for the tip!

01-14-2006, 06:24 PM	#14
AngelS Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny San Diego California Posts: 227 Gallery: AngelS Stats: 240/228/140 WOE: Low Carbing It Start Date: January 2, 2006	two simple remedies: 1. Mix one teaspoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of lemon juice. this helps in about an hour or so 2. One teaspoon of dark Karo syrup when all else fails one small glass of warm prune juice ALWAYS does the trick, and in about 20 minutes flat