Colon Cleanse

What food can you mix into mineral oil (the constipation treater) to make it taste better? For example would mixing it into a milkshake make it float to that top? Or does it mix well with fudge sauce, oatmeal etc. Please help it rather urgent.
Thank you all for your answers but I am not looking for substitues for mineral oil I am looking for ways to mix it into things. Also for the record I am allergic to prunes.

I’ve never heard of using mineral oil as a treatment for constipation, so I really can’t help you there. But there are some other ways that work really well to relieve constipation:
Fiber - it’s not enough to just eat whole grain when you are constipated, but fiber supplements, such as Metamucil, work gently and take a few hours to work. You can get it as a mixing powder, capsules, bars, or my favorite - chewables.
Milk of Magnesia - never tried it myself, but I heard it works fast and really well.
"Dieter’s Tea" - found in many drug stores and Asian markets, it uses the herb Cassia Angustifolia (Senna) which helps to clear you out. It takes a few hours to kick in, and you will be going all day (don’t do it on a work day), but you feel fantastic after. Though it is sold as a tea, it is very potent. If you have any digestive problems, such as ulcers, contact your doctor before using it.

I hope it helped!

What kinds of holistic medicines are allowed in the UFC
I’ve only heard it mentioned briefly and no one follows up on it. why? I have my own theory,but Id like to hear what you guys have heard or think.

He has special doctors so you’ll have to try and contact him

I want to lose weight, I have heard this is a good way to do it ??? Any advice out there ?

No they don’t have any therapeutic effects, they are basically a pointless throwback to the irrational actions of constipated Edwardians.

I have IBS and constipation and I try laxatives like mira lax and things like that but they cause terrible cramping and I bind up and then it hurts even more… what are some Natural gentle products that would help with my constipation gently? thanks

In my 23 years experience in medicine i have come to the conclusion that treatment of chronic constipation is easy, not difficult.
1. The first treatment to give immediate relief is the combination of herbs which if taken for very long time, do not give any side effects. Like Triphala - Harar, Baheda & Amla three fruits not medicines in equal quantity or adjusted with the constitution of person to person. The most effective time tested Ayurvedic tonic which is suggested to take life long for its anti ageing and immunity boosting properties.
2. My most effective therapy :
Fix a time i.e. 8 a.m. in the morning and 8 p.p. in the evening
just go to toilet, sit and think that your stomach will be cleared, sit for a while, if not do not give pressure and come back.
Go in the evening and repeat.
In day 1,2,3,…9..12 days maximum you will start clearing your stomach twice a day.
Its my psychological therapy to my patients to train your brain to clear stomach twice a day to remain health. Your body need vitamins every 12 hrs. & it releases toxins and unwanted to large intestines & bladder every 12 hrs. if you are clean from inside you can get rid of lot of coming diseases.
Water kept in copper vassal and drinked several times also purifies liver of lot of toxines.
First get rid of constipation & the your IBS will be very easy to be cured as warm stomach do not allow other treatments to effect.
Clear & cool your stomach. Stop eating fine flour, heating food, old food which is again & again kept in fridge and re-heated in micro, try & eat freshly cooked food, avoid non-veg. for few days and eat lot of dark green leafy vege., do not take proper dinner at night but eat salad or veg. soup at night 2 hrs. before sleep.
Eat seasonal fuits in the evening when you are empty stomach in the evening. Do not eat non seasonal fruits or vegetables which are cold storaged as God create things which are good for us in a particular season and eating non-seasonal is anti nature.
Hope you will be cured in less then 15 days.

I have IBS and my mother refuses to buy me any medication for it. It’s starting to rule my life. I can’t concentrate at school anymore…and it is really getting annoying. Please help me?
I agree with MSM. Diet is key! Diets high in fat will make your symptoms MUCH worse! When we eat, the fat in our GI tract sends a signal to our brain that it needs to get moving cause more food is coming. Sufferers of IBS usually have this signal sent faster, add a high fat diet and it speeds up the signal even more. But, if you want to try the easy way first, double up on the fiber supplements (3-6 grams per days) then go from there. Plus there really isn’t a good "medicine" on the market any more. Zelnorm is no longer available but I had every possible side effect from it so I’d just stick with fruits, veggies, good fat (omega’s), and complex carbs.

I won’t start by wondering why this question is in the "Mental Health" section… my imagination is gonna work overtime!

The answer is usually within a couple of days. Colon cleansers are designed for people who suffer sluggish bowels or irritable bowel syndrome or who just want to rid their bowels of various toxins etc.

This part is probably not for anyone who has just eaten or of a weak disposition…

Quite often some of the food we eat and which isn’t digested doesn’t make it all the way through the bowel to be expelled as faeces. It sometimes gets "stuck" and becomes compacted inside us. There are cases of compacted faeces having to be surgically removed that are over 3 feet long! This compaction is mainly due to a combination of a modern low-fibre diet and lack of exercise but some people are just more prone to this than others.

This stuff just sits there festering with bacteria all over it and may release unpleasant toxins as a result. In the worst cases the bowel may become blocked with this stuff and in other cases the normal digestive "juice" has to force its way past - often causing stomach cramps and sometimes loose runny stools or sudden episodes of diarrhoea (irritable bowel syndrome). The toxins may even contribute to causing bowel cancer and other unpleasantness.

Colon cleansers swell in the gut to provide "bulk" which enables the natural muscular contractions of the gut to push the gut contents through (both the "good" stuff and any compacted nasty stuff). They are also slightly "rough" so that they cause a "scrubbing" action to clean the gut walls.

The first signs that it is working will usually be very dark lumps of compacted feaces in your stools - so you will have to inspect your stools to see (said this wasn’t for the faint hearted!).

You may continue passing these dark lumps for a considerable time as bits get broken off from the compacted mass. But stick with the colon cleansers even if you stop seeing them (or indeed if you never saw any) - it certainly won’t do you any harm and is highly likely to be beneficial.

I have heard a lot that colon cleansers really help lose weight…Is it true that you do lose weight with those, and if so has anyone had any positive stories about losing weight and keeping it off with the colon cleansers

Colon cleansers do not help you to lose weight. Although some people may lose some weight after doing a cleanse, it is just water weight - it does not represent real weight loss. It’s physiologically impossible to lose fat from a colon cleanse.

In addition, your colon is a self cleaning organ - you don’t need to give it any help in this area, apart from drinking water and eating a healthy, high fiber diet.

My son has constipation issues . when we were in france I used to give him a water brand called HEPAR ,which helped a lot but in the US I can’t seem to find it .

These are constipation remedies for ADULTS, but you might be able to glean some help from it. My mom swears by fennel tea for baby digestive problems.

get enough fluids (water is best, but you probably already know that; 6-8 glasses a day, minimum)

eat lots more fiber (20-35g of dietary fiber for all adults and at least 30 for those suffering from constipation. whole grains, fruit, vegetables. examples: 1/2 cup green peas=5g fiber. 1 small apple=3g. 1 bowl bran cereal=13g. higher in fiber are: cooked dried beans, prunes, figs, raisins, popcorn (not too salty! don’t dehydrate her or it will work against you!), oatmeal, pears, and nuts. CAUTION: increase fiber intake slowly to avoid gas attacks, which can be painful.)

exercise regularly (probably not feasible for her? but walking is best)

don’t ignore the urge to go.

relax. tension can make it worse.

have a good laugh. (massages intestines and relieves stress)

commercial laxatives are terribly addicting, so try not to use them at all.

"natural" and "vegetable" laxatives are not addicting. often they contain crushed psyllium seed. (same thing as metamucil mix)

if you’re really miserable, nothing will work faster to move things along like an enema or suppository. if you must do an enema, do only clear water or saline-solution; NEVER soapsuds. if you decide to reach for a suppository, pick up only glycerin ones.

review your medications and supplements. there are a number of meds that can bring on or exacerbate constipation, such as antacids containing aluminum or calcium, antihistamines, anti-Parkinsonism drugs, calcium supplements, diuretics, narcotics, phenothiazines, sedatives, and tricyclic antidepressants.

eat small meals to avoid distending the digestive tract.

be cautious about herbs. don’t overuse them. among those touted are: aloe (juice, not gel), senna, rhubarb (medicinal), cascara sagrada, dandelion root, plaintain seeds. if you make a tea of fennel seeds, that can help move things along too. it helps with alleviating gas as well. to a cup of boiling water, use about 10-15 seeds.

it’s important never to strain, as it can cause more serious issues.

beware of certain foods. milk, beans, cauliflower, and cabbage might harm some with a spastic colon while they have a different effect on others.

also i recommend searching for more questions here on Y! Answers under the topic "constipation" and i’m sure you’re bound to find some help!

I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis and gotta see a surgeon. So anyone know the details of this kind of surgery and how long i may be off of work. Just started a job and need to know.

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