complementary medicine

Chronic constipation can be hard to stop or elimination
since the colon have become weak. In most cases it will have to be retrained on how to have a bowel movement.

For those of you that have mild constipation
here is a morning smoothie that will help activate your colon. This smoothie is packed with nutrients that your body will use to regenerate your colon and body.

I have been making this smoothie for a few years. I make enough to drink right away and to put into my thermos to drink around 10am.

When I make this drink I just start putting things in the blender without measuring. You can do the same and make adjustments as you go.

* one peeled banana
* 4-5 strawberries or other type of berries
or fruits
* one tablespoon of lecithin granules
* one - two teaspoons of flax seed oil
* half and half almond milk and apple juice

In a coffee grinder
grind up around a teaspoon or less of the following:

* brown sesame seeds - are high in lecithin
vitamin C
E
and Calcium. They improve liver function and help in constipation
* sunflower seeds - are high protein
Calcium
and iron. They are one of the best natural foods which feeds the entire body.
* flax seeds - are high in fiber and provide bulk for your stools.
* almonds - use around 6-7 or more. They are high in Calcium
Phosphorus and have some B-vitamins. Only eat a few. They are high in calories.

After grinding the seeds
place them in the blender and blender everything for about 3-4 minutes. If you need a little sweetness
you can add a small amount of honey. I find this drink plenty sweet without any honey.

Sometimes I will add the powder of a few acidophilus capsules.

If I don't add the almonds
I just put all the tiny seed into the blender without grinding them up. The blender will break them up.

This is a powerful smoothie to give you morning power and to activate your colon to get moving.

Potassium and prunes are a natural constipation remedy that you can quickly use to help you get constipation relief.

Potassium is needed in your colon walls to insure that peristaltic action occurs. Without potassium
colon walls are weak and unable to respond and contract properly when fecal matter needs to be move.

Potassium in your colon wall tissues brings in more oxygen
which is required for good cell function and elimination of toxins. In addition
potassium creates an alkaline environment inside and outside the cell
which help protect cell walls from bacteria
fungus
and other pathogens.

Potassium is a powerful source when it comes to cleaning
feeding and building your colon walls. Removing the thin layer of buildup – harden mucus
dried fecal matter
waste derby
heavy metals - against your colon wall can be accomplished by eating those foods that are high in potassium.

Excess buildup on your colon walls of fecal matter and toxins is a cause of continual constipation. This build up prevents your colon walls from functioning properly.

Potassium is necessary for reducing anxiety and depression. These conditions can affect peristaltic movements of your colon. Lack of it causes muscles and organs to sag and lack tone.

Potassium
also
draws water out of the body. So when potassium is in your colon it attracts water and pulls it into the fecal matter. This makes your fecal matter softer and easier to move along the colon.

To get more potassium into your diet make a constipation remedy drink by


Pouring hot water over dried prunes and waiting 10 minutes. Then eat the prunes and drink the juice Do this on an empty stomach in the morning.

The high concentration of potassium and vitamin A
in prunes
stimulates enzymatic processes. These processes melt down fecal wall wastes and dissolve blockages. They also activate peristaltic action to move this waste out through your rectum.

The foods to eat that are high in potassium are:

Kale
cabbage
yellow tomatoes
spinach
carrots
broccoli
cucumbers
cauliflower
alfalfa sprouts
goat milk
sesame seeds
wheat germ brewers yeast
flax seed
grapes
green peppers
pineapple
beets
potatoes with skin Blackstrap molasses

If you have any kidney disease
do not take potassium supplements unless directed by your doctor. If you are pregnant
take potassium only under a doctor’s direction.

If you are on any type of drugs
do not take potassium unless directed by your doctor.

When you have constipation it is best to take potassium supplement. Once you have your constipation eliminated back off on the potassium you are taking and depend on your potassium dose from the foods you eat.

My recommended Potassium dose is 1000 – 3000 mg each day taken with meals.