Constipation and Diarrhea

Dr. John Christopher, a famous herbalist, warns us, "Well over ninety percent of all disease comes from an unclean body whose sewer is backed up."  It is very important for the bowel to be eliminating properly, otherwise toxins build up and create all kinds of problems for the body.

Constipation may be caused by poor diet, low fiber, too much fast food, food allergies (especially dairy), too much red meat, caffeine, alcohol, drugs, travel, stress, and lack of exercise.

Diarrhea may be caused by poor food absorption, lack of fiber, enzyme deficiency, chronic vitamin A deficiency, intestinal parasites, colitis, food poisoning, food allergies (particularly milk or wheat), stress, reactions to chemicals or drugs, and bacterial or flu infection.

Check into these herbs and supplements to help the bowel!
Laxative:  cascara sagrada, senna, triphala, magnesium
Soothing:  marshmallow, slippery elm, aloe vera, essential fatty acids
Astringent:  red raspberry, aloe vera
Detox:  chlorophyll, bentonite clay, activated charcoal
Fiber:  psyllium hulls, flax seeds, chia seeds
Probiotics:  the friendly bacteria...such as acidolphilus

There are many box cleanses available that combine several of these herbs and fiber to give the bowel a good cleanse.  Two of my favorite cleanses are Clean Start by Nature's Sunshine or the Total Body Rapid Cleanse from Renew Life.  If you want to find better health...start by cleansing the bowel!

Lisa A. Purdy is not a physician and all recommendations are not to e considered diagnosis or prescription.  Any information given is for educational purposes only.  You are personally responsible for your own health choices and all information is solely to assist in making those choices.