I�m 65 and I get constipated easier now than when I was young so in the morning I drink 12 oz. of warn apple juice but I believe that apple juice from the supermarket is loaded with sugars which I don�t need. So I was thinking of putting 4 oz. apple juice, 4 oz. of warn water, one peel and cord small granny apple and put it in a high speed blender instead? Any thoughts on how I should handle my morning drink which is not my breakfast?
There are several natural nutrients that will help with constipation.
Magnesium and vitamin C are at the top of the list. I don't know what kind of supplements you take if any, however, would suggest a whole food multi/mineral complex with extra mag and C... for starters.
You are at the age when absorption becomes difficult, thus you need to supplement with all 16 vitamins and 60+ minerals.
Apple juice is fine, however, apple pectin in a concentrated powder is much more potent, and can be added to filtered water or to your favourite juice.
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I�m 65 and I get constipated easier now than when I was young so in the morning I drink 12 oz. of warn apple juice but I believe that apple juice from the supermarket is loaded with sugars which I don�t need. So I was thinking of putting 4 oz. apple juice, 4 oz. of warn water, one peel and cord small granny apple and put it in a high speed blender instead? Any thoughts on how I should handle my morning drink which is not my breakfast?
Buying unfiltered and unsweetened apple juice is the best. Of course watering it down, and adding an apple peel and core would help, but just putting in the whole apple would be better, as you would get more fiber. I find that using psyllium husk daily solves the problem of constipation.
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I�m 65 and I get constipated easier now than when I was young so in the morning I drink 12 oz. of warn apple juice but I believe that apple juice from the supermarket is loaded with sugars which I don�t need. So I was thinking of putting 4 oz. apple juice, 4 oz. of warn water, one peel and cord small granny apple and put it in a high speed blender instead? Any thoughts on how I should handle my morning drink which is not my breakfast?
At the risk of sounding redundant since I just said this in another thread, buy a box of prunes & begin by eating 3 daily.
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Also take a magnesium supplement daily. Oat meal and whole grains will help. If you have a juicer. juice some apples, the fresh apple juice is delicious.
Hmmm... I've never considered apple juice a good constipation treatment... Must do some more research on that. i always though Prune Juice was the best for that?
What is GERD anyway? What causes � or at least contributes to it? How do everyday lifestyle choices influence the condition, and what measures � beyond the CW pharmaceutical schtick (e.g. the happy, ubiquitous �purple pill�) � can we employ in treating, let alone curing the condition. (While the establishment might be content with taming the reflux beast, most folks I know who have GERD would rather beat it to death with a stick.)
First off: the what. The standard explanation for GERD goes like this. When someone suffers from a bout of heartburn, acid in the stomach essentially rises into the esophagus following a spontaneous lapse of the lower esophageal sphincter. Although the stomach lining can inherently withstand the caustic digestive acid, the esophagus has no such protection. The result of the chemical invasion is the characteristic pain and cramping those with reflux experience. Over time, the esophagus can build up scar tissue. In more serious cases, the scarring can narrow the passageway, so to speak, and make swallowing more difficult and painful. Worse than that, prolonged exposure to digestive acid can induce changes in the cells of the esophagus themselves, which can � in relatively rare but increasing instances � result in esophageal cancer, one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
Hmmm... I've never considered apple juice a good constipation treatment... Must do some more research on that. i always though Prune Juice was the best for that?
Am I missing something?
Yes you are because after the prune juice, say 30 min. or an hour after it is recommended to drink apple juice and I have tried it many times and it works. Just try it. Also Warn prune juice is twice as effective along with warm apple juice. They say to drink lots of water but don't drink it from the refrigerator.
Yes you are because after the prune juice, say 30 min. or an hour after it is recommended to drink apple juice and I have tried it many times and it works. Just try it. Also Warn prune juice is twice as effective along with warm apple juice. They say to drink lots of water but don't drink it from the refrigerator.
I've never tried the two in conjunction before. Thought had never occurred to me.
This is honestly the first time I have ever heard of it... And warm prune juice is bad enough, but warm apple juice is unthinkable for me....
I guess it goes back to school days and where warm apple juice was related to urine....
I feel like I should be an expert in constipation, since I've suffered with this for all of my life (63y/o) as far back as I can remember. So far as I've discovered, pinballdoctor's advice is the best. Magnesium, vitamin C, and a real good fiber, and I would add probiotics.
Fiber is important to keep the bowel moving. My favorite is something from Wal-Mart or your local drug store. A fiber that dissolves well in water or other liquid. I can't stand the consistency of psyllium husks, but that would be good if you can stand it.
Enough quantity of vitamin C would give you temporary diarrhea. Ordinariy that would be unpleasant and would move the bowels too quickly, such that you would lose the benefit of nutrients and minerals. But this is easy to regulate by adjusting the quantity of vitamin C.
Magnesium will do the same thing as vitamin C, but works differently. Magnesium will draw water into the bowels. and loosen the feces. This is mostly what I use. The magnesium which comes in multivitamins or sold separately is typically magnesium oxide. Do not use that. Magnesium oxide + water = magnesium hydroxide. Enough of that will cause inflammation in the intestines which you want to avoid. It will cause a chemical burn over time. Magnesium bound with an acid is better, because magnesium is an alkaline metal, and therefor does not digest very well. So I recommend magnesium citrate (citric acid bound) and magnesium malate (malic acid bound). There are 2 magnesium formulas that are not acid bound that I like a lot too. Magnesium choride and magnesium peroxide. Magnesium works to relax the muscles, giving you added benefits. I use about 500mg daily.
Occasional use of herbal laxative may be necessary, but remember that they can cause dependence if used frequently. The bowels become lazy. It is not too bad, because they cause the liver to produce bile, which is a good thing. Don't use them, if you have lost your gall bladder. And it helps to flush the liver. I like this Intestinal Formula #1 https://www.herbdoc.com/index.php/Ou...-&-Elimination
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Well, I know I don't go as often as I should, but I think I'll go the apple juice route before I attempt to do a colon cleansing of some sort... I don't want to stain my shorts
Metamucil Smooth is supposed to be one of the best out there... Anyone know if it is? I guess it would be Vitamin C and Fiber, you stick a spoonful in a glass and then the blockage comes out your.....
Just out of curiosity jfh, have you ever tried eating prunes? The reason I ask is because I see no mention of a potassium supplement. Most often, constipation is caused by a potassium deficiency.
Anyone interested, search peristalsis.
The potassium (and other minerals) found NATURALLY in prunes is what activates the enzymes from the digestive system that soften poop in the colon and by pulling water out of the body into the colon.
If eaten consistantly & for enough time, prunes will provide enough natural, nonsupplemental potassium & minerals and fiber to alleviate tension, which leads to constipation.
Yes, water intake needs to be increased when eating prunes as fiber absorbs water from your digestive system.
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