Re: Traditional Foods to Relieve Pediatric Constipation?

[Guest guest]

Probiotics, 3x a day. That helped my son.

Ann Marie

> My two-year-old daughter is suffering from severe constipation.

[Guest guest]

Hi a,

Have you tried the probiotic Bifidus? Metagenics makes a dairy free powder that

needs refrigeration. Many chiropractors carry it, as does Nutritional Weight

and Wellness. They have stores in Wayzata, St. and White Bear Lake. I would

give her 1/8 tsp 3 to 4 times a day, and build to 1/4 tsp 3 to 4 times a day.

See if that makes a difference. That may also help with her being a picky eater.

Many people think you need an assortment of probiotics in one capsule, but we

have found it very beneficial with just the one strain. That is the good

bacteria that is in breast milk, and why it is also added to the formula from

NT.

There may be something in her diet that is aggravating it. There are also some

essential oils that could help. Which one kind of depends on the individual.

Call me if you want more specifics.

Love and Gratitude,

Barb

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To: trad-foods-MN

Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 9:02:11 AM

Subject: Traditional Foods to Relieve Pediatric Constipation?

My two-year-old daughter is suffering from severe constipation. When

she " goes " it hurts so she has decided NOT to go, which of course

makes the problem even worse. The pediatrician prescribed

Milk of Magnesia which has not been working and I am worried that it

may do her more harm than good.

She is a very picky eater at present and the only thing I can be sure

she will eat consistently is kefir smoothies. I've been tossing lots

of blueberries in, but they aren't making a difference. I feel so bad

for her and I'm getting panicky!

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can throw in the kefir

smoothies to help her?

Thank you!!

a

[Guest guest]

a,

I second and third the probiotic suggestion. My nephew (2.5m) is in

excruciating pain from constipation if he misses his probiotics. (He

is formula fed so he is not getting probiotics via mama's milk.) The

effects of probiotics are profound!

I am also wondering if it is possible to slowly and gently encourage

her to eat more foods? If you want to talk about that further, let me

know.

Blessings,

[Guest guest]

For starters, try yogurt instead of kefir. Kefir actually causes

constipation for some people. I know people who have had the same

experience with their kids and it improved when they got rid of the

kefir. The Body Ecology Diet also says that kefir causes

constipation. Fruit also seems to make my daughter have harder

stools, especially bananas. We have been making smoothies lately with

probiotics, coconut milk or 24-hour yogurt, strawberries, celery, beet

kvass, egg yolks and just a dash of honey. Believe it or not, this is

a great combination! My toddler drinks them right up. Sometimes I

throw in nuts, parsley, carrots or whatever I have on hand that I want

her to eat. She has never been constipated.

Best wishes,

[Guest guest]

I have only had constipation one time in my life and it was the first time I

drank kefir. It tasted so good that I had two large cups and I was sorry

the next day. I can drink it now with no problems. I suggest you start

with other types of probiotics first. I often hear of kefir working wonders

for explosive diarrhea.

You didn¹t say how long she has had constipation, but I would see someone

experienced about that. I have seen constipation cause all kinds of things

including seizures. It¹s important to eliminate daily or toxins build up.

There are health professionals listed in the database.

Kathy

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I recently listened to Donna Wild's lecture from WAPF conference 07.

She suggests blackstrap molasses for constipation - as it is rich in magnesium,

trace

minerals, b. vitamins and iron.

Dosage for adults: 4-6 tbsp per day. for children i'm not sure, but i'd

definately give it a try.

good luck, arabella

[Guest guest]

How much fat is she getting in her diet? That can make a difference. Can you

use higher fat milk when you make her kefir or culture cream with your kefir

grains? Add coconut oil to the smoothies?

Terri

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> Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can throw in the kefir

> smoothies to help her?

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