Re: Glycolax/Miralax - kiwifiruit

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kiwifruit fried in beef fat is mildly laxative

>

> Aloha!

>

> I am uncertain that these products would be SCD legal as they

are " Polyethelenes " which I

> beleive to be a fairly hazardous substance for anyone to be

ingesting. After our

> pediatrician prescribed this for our extremely constipated 10 year

old I did a little

> research. Many medical sites did not recommend use in children

unless the pediatrician

> was very experienced in monitering children placed on this type of

product. It may be

> effective - but perhaps not the best long term solution.

>

> We have been trying to find a balance for our daughter for the best

part of 10 years - she

> has been plagued with constipation from 4 months - the SCDiet looks

like it may help

> regulate her, although we are hesistant to get too excited as we

have been disappointed

> so many times. We have been crossing over from GF/CF to SCD for

the last 2 months and

> have been full SCD for 2 weeks now. I gave away the last of all

the baking mixes etc.. last

> week!

>

> My children and I are responding incredibly well to SCD. Through

past experience etc.. I

> am guessing there will be good weeks and more challenging weeks. A

food journal is a

> great tool to record what is ingested. The huge lesson I have

learned through our journey

> is only change ONE thing at a time!!! This way you may more easily

detect foods that

> cause the return of symptoms such as constipation etc.....

>

> Finding the perfect combination of SCD legal foods that suits your

childs digestive process

> takes time and patience. Just because it is SCD legal may not mean

your childs system is

> going to react positivley to it. My experience of reoccuring

constipation is to look ever so

> carefully at the SCD legal foods being eaten and make ONE change at

a time until the

> desired result occurs. Staying within the SCD legal food list is

essential. Remember to

> keep a record of your changes! The smallest thing can make the

biggest difference!!

>

> Take Care

> Margit

> SCD 2 weeks, 3 Kids SCD 2 weeks, All GF/CF for three years

previously

> Celiac, Epilepsy, Constipation, Tummy aches!

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