Constipation

Constipation means different things to different people. For many people, it simply means infrequent stools. Constipation means hard stools, difficulty passing stools or a sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement. The cause of each of these "types" of constipation probably is different, and the approach to each should be tailored to the specific type of constipation. Home Remedies for Constipation: Rose Petal Jelly 100 g (4oz) white rose petals 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons clear honey 450g (11b) white cane sugar 150 ml (1/2 pint) water Taken by the teaspoon it is a gentle laxative and it ... Read Full Story

Constipation means different things to different people. For many people, it simply means infrequent stools. Constipation means hard stools, difficulty passing stools or a sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement. The cause of each of these "types" of constipation probably is different, and the approach to each should be tailored to the specific type of constipation. Home Remedies for Constipation: Rose Petal Jelly 100 g (4oz) white rose petals 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons clear honey 450g (11b) white cane sugar 150 ml (1/2 pint) water Taken by the teaspoon it is a gentle laxative and it ... Read Full Story

What are probiotics ? What are the benefits of probiotics ? Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeast. Accordingly, probiotics are: "Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host". The most common type of microbes used are lactic acid bacteria (LAB). LAB have been used in the food industry for many years, because they are able to convert sugars (including lactose) and other carbohydrates into lactic acid. This not only provides the characteristic sour taste of fermented dairy foods such as yogurt, but acts as a preservative, by lowering the pH and creating fewer ... Read Full Story

It seems that many today are waking up to the fact that what you put into your body directly affects your overall health. This is a huge stride in an era where cause and effect are not being communicated in the educational system and even in the family. Many are failing to tell Johnny that if he jumps from his second story roof, (even though he is wearing his super-hero cape), he will most assuredly injure himself. Many today are calling common sense, uncommon sense for a good reason. It's exciting to talk with friends and family who are making health conscious decisions in ... Read Full Story

I'm really pleased to have finally got my blog off the ground. I've suffered for a long time with constipation. It started after I was pregnant with our first child and I've had problems with it ever since. Our eldest has suffered with constipation too as a toddler and it’s always been a problem for him, especially if we don’t keep an eye on it. I wanted to start this blog to share my experiences and some of the techniques and lifestyle changes that have helped me overcome the awful symptoms of constipation. I’ve tried all sorts of constipation remedies , both natural and ... Read Full Story