Constipation, the trick is  not to become a permit resident. Constitpation is a lot like stress,we have just "lived with it" for so long, we do not really know what it is like to not be constipated or stressed out. Hey, you, yes you,  we both know who you are. You really don't have to live like this. You  too can be one of those people who "go" a couple times a day. On  average people "go" 2 or 3 times per week. Well the question becomes, do you want to be average or do you want to be healthy?  

How do you  know if you are constipated. Good question, lets see, are you  experencing any of the following? Difficulty in starting or  completeing a bowel movement, passing hard stool after a long  straining time on the thrown, distended abdomen, these are some pretty obvious signs. Do you have a headache, loss of appetite, coated tonuge even a bad taste in your mouth, yeah really. These things too can be symptoms of several things, one of which, you may be constipated. "Full of it- so to speak" Oh you see here, lay's the dangers of having your septic tank backed up. Other than the usual gas,pain, discomfort, weight gain, possible nausea there is also, my personal favorite, toxemia.

Some reasons for having things get "backed up" could be; not enough  lubriation (don't underestimate a good lube job), some medications &/or supplements, stress, intestinal parasites- really, it happens a lot, or maybe a slow functioning liver.  There is help at the end of  the rainbow.  As a Holistic Nutritionist, I "Put food first". Try oranges, celery, good quality bran, water water water, sauerkraut, papaya, prunes, figs, potato peeling broth- seriouly try it. Some other honorable mentions; laxative teas that include senna leaves, rhubarb root and cascara. My favorite is kind of "old school" vitamin C folks, not fancy but it works. Keep in mind, a sad "behind", will lead to other organs being unhappy, then guess what you got a revolt on your ... hands. 

As Registered Holistic Nutritionists at Rachelle Wood Nutrition, www.rachellewood.ca  we like to "educate not medicate" if you are interested in how we can educate you just email me at susan@rachellewood.ca or comment to this blog. I would love to hear from you!   Susan Foster RHN