Re: Water-Water-Water=Regularity?

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Gets scary doesn't it? Not enough sodium or sugars left in feces. Eat more vegetables, fiber one, psyllium. At low intakes gut sucks out all water to get the nutrients, IMO.

Regards.

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From: Rod <danburleson@...>

Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 6:56 AM

Subject: [ ] Water-Water-Water=Regularity?

Water-water-water!That's all I hear. I'm trying to drink as much water as possible. But, problem is the taste of water makes me cringe. Even filtered and bottled water. But, I'll keep trying. Here's the problem: I'm getting into CRON very gradually. I'm suffering from almost constant CONSTIPATION. All I hear is my problem is a water inbalance. So, I'm (pardon the pun) sucking it up and drinking as much of the stuff as I can stand. But, back to the constipation thing. Is anyone else suffering this? It's an embarrasing thing to admit. But, you know...I figure at this point I need to 'out' myself in that respect.I'm taking ExLax probably 3 times per week. The water and Metamucil the rest of the time. If I don't "medicate" myself, I can literally go 3-5 days without a bowel movement. Man, you talk about being miserable and uncomfortable. Horrible feeling.Another point is this: I hardly ever eat vegetables. I'm trying to correct this with the gradual immersion into CRON. Could that be the source of fiber I am missing?Any insight on this would be appreciated. Thanks,Big Bloated Miserable Guy In Florida

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Rod/dan: do you like fruit? Cause fruit as well as veggies will help move

things along for you. Veggies, unfortunately for you, are the cornerstone of

a CRON diet and have much fewer calories than fruit (on average) do most of

us do eat a lot of veggies. Veggies also have many health benes. My advice

is to learn to love them. Also, try V-8 juice for your veggies if you

can't eat them.

Prune juice or just plain prunes are marvelous for curing constipation and

are very healthy, in keeping with a CRON diet.

on 1/3/2003 7:56 AM, Rod <danburleson@...> at

danburleson@... wrote:

> Another point is this: I hardly ever eat vegetables. I'm trying to

> correct this with the gradual immersion into CRON. Could that be the

> source of fiber I am missing?

> Any insight on this would be appreciated.

> Thanks,

> Big Bloated Miserable Guy In Florida

[Guest guest]

Hi Rod,

You can also try eating soy nuts. They're tasty, and good on fiber and they're

a bit on the dry side so you really want to drink that water with it!

But yeah, veggies are key. I also drink 8oz of coffee every morning, which

keeps me regular

Jo

> -----Original Message-----

> From: Rod <danburleson@...> [mailto:danburleson@...]

>

> Water-water-water!

> That's all I hear. I'm trying to drink as much water as possible.

> But, problem is the taste of water makes me cringe. Even filtered

> and bottled water. But, I'll keep trying.

> Here's the problem: I'm getting into CRON very gradually. I'm

> suffering from almost constant CONSTIPATION. All I hear is my

> problem is a water inbalance. So, I'm (pardon the pun) sucking it up

> and drinking as much of the stuff as I can stand. But, back to the

> constipation thing. Is anyone else suffering this? It's an

> embarrasing thing to admit. But, you know...I figure at this point I

> need to 'out' myself in that respect.

> I'm taking ExLax probably 3 times per week. The water and Metamucil

> the rest of the time. If I don't " medicate " myself, I can literally

> go 3-5 days without a bowel movement. Man, you talk about being

> miserable and uncomfortable. Horrible feeling.

> Another point is this: I hardly ever eat vegetables. I'm trying to

> correct this with the gradual immersion into CRON. Could that be the

> source of fiber I am missing?

> Any insight on this would be appreciated.

> Thanks,

> Big Bloated Miserable Guy In Florida

[Guest guest]

I recently came across a news article about carbonated water and

constipation. (I think it's Canada Dry that's referred to in the

clip of the message below.) I can't find the exact reference, but

here's a link to a Reuter's health story:

http://www.drbobmartin.com/2002k_11_28news01.html

I wouldn't recommend ExLax as a steady diet. The active ingredient

is phenolphthalein (I'm a chemist) - the chemical used in laboratory

acid-base titrations that turns clear-to-pink or vice versa, but

that's not what makes it bad for you. It is a strong chemical bowel

stimulant, suitable for 'emergencies' and not for routine

consumption. (We always used to joke about baking phenolphthalein

brownies for some un-loved faculty member.....) Because it is such a

strong stimulant, you can become dependent on it, as on any stimulant.

As for ExLax being 'full of chemicals' - that's not the problem with

it (see above). EVERYTHING is full of chemicals. Water is a

chemical, as is oxygen, and protein, starches, sugars and fiber.

Milk of magnesia is also a chemical - although more gentle, and

supplying some of a nutrient many people don't get enough of, and it

acts by pulling more water into the fecal material, rather than by

chemical stimulation of the bowel. However, from personal

experience, I can tell you that M-o-M can also be overdone if taken

regularly (bad pun).

The real answer is more INSOLUBLE fiber, and yes, more water.

Soluble fiber (such as oat bran and pectins) lowers cholesterol by

binding to it and helping it leave the body. Insoluble fiber is

found in wheat bran and other grains and remains undigested and

serves as a bulking agent through the intestinal tract. Most fruits

and vegetables actually contain both kinds of fiber. See

http://www.parknicolletclinic.com/HealthInfo/Healthy_Living/Fiber/Fibe

r-all_info/fiber-all_info.html

Iris

>

> I sometimes have the same problem. EXlax is soooooooooooooo bad for

you. You can become dependant on them. They are full of chemicals

(yuck). Also Milk of Magnesia is much better and gentle.

> I prefer to use Aloe vera gel CAPS. You can get them at the health

food store. They are a all natural laxative. They are usaully by the

aloe vera gel.

> Also remember you dont have to drink water straight! Make some

herbal tea and put it in the fridge drink it cold. Put some lelmon in

it. Also canadian dry is water but carbonated. I know when I fast

sometimes I can not stand water any more and I have to get some

canadian dry to go on with the fast.

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> constipation thing. Is anyone else suffering this?

It's an

> embarrasing thing to admit. But, you know...I figure

at this point I

> need to 'out' myself in that respect.

> I'm taking ExLax probably 3 times per week. The wate

r and Metamucil

In the first 4 years of CR I suffered from it too.

But It stopped, few mounths ago and I don't know why.

Perhaps the organisms adapts with time to low cal

intake. I admit however that when I go to the bathroom,

I do (literally) a lot of shit heheheheheh....

But I don't suffer anymore from the

unpleasant sensations of constipatinon and (ahrrrr!)

hemorroids!

I drink lots of watter a day if this helps. (4 litters,

including my fruit punch and nonfat milk). I don't feel

hunger not appetite also. I'm perfectly adapted to

CR (after 4 years on the program).

-- Gandhi.

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> Coffe helps alot one cup a day will do wonders!

It do it for me too! Perhaps because the stimulation

of sympathetic system:)

-- Gandhi

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> Coffe helps alot one cup a day will do wonders!

It do it for me too! Perhaps because the stimulation

of sympathetic system:)

-- Gandhi

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