The Low-Down on Constipation

“It’s a normal bodily function!” my doctor father-in-law would say, “so you don’t have to be shy to talk about it!”  So we won’t.  After all, you just can’t be healthy without a clean colon!  So since most everyone has dealt with constipation at some point in their life, let’s see what Valley Naturals has to offer and what may fit your needs best.  According to an article by Lane Labs at www.ConstipationAndYou.com, products of this type can fit into different solution categories.  I’ve organized them for you and their method of relief with our item numbers from Valley Naturals so you can easily understand how they work and pull them up quickly to check them out.  

Fiber Solutions (This solution “sweeps” the intestines and brings the content to the bowel)
Psyllium Whole Husks
Salba Seed

RAW Fiber
Super Seed

Super Seed Bars
Triple Fiber

Water Retaining Solutions - (This solution brings the water specifically to the bowel to soften the stool)
H2Go

Natural Calm Magnesium (all kinds of sizes and flavors available) and Natural Calm Plus Calcium

Natural Stool Softeners  (This solution naturally lubricates the colon and stool)
All of our flax, plant and fish oils (look for Omega 3-6-7-9 product types)
All of our digestive capsules and tablets
Milk Thistle (mild-working)
Thisilyn (mild-working)

Milk Thistle Tea (mild-working)

Stimulant Solutions  (Make the muscles work - but can be more dependence forming)
George’s Aloe Vera (Aloe Vera is more mild working as well)
Aloe Vera Juice by Lily of the Desert
Senna
Senna Tea
Smooth Move Tea

If you want a well-rounded solution, it is probably best to use more than one type of remedy to curb the constipation issue. For example, you could use more daily fiber in your diet, as well as H2Go to bring the water to the bowel.  Give your body a few days to adjust. (Some people have a slowed down  “transit time” from food to waste if they have had chronic problems. You know you are doing better if that transit time becomes a 24-hour turn around time from the meals the day before.)  If that’s not enough, then your food may not be digesting very well. Add digestive enzymes to your meals and you will get more nutrition from your food, and help break it down so it can pass through the body. Extra digestive enzymes also boost your immune system because it frees up your body’s enzymes to perform other duties in your system. Of course, drinking enough water is crucial to any plan you use, or nothing will work well.  

Cleanse Products (These are Valley Natural’s products that use a combination of the above solutions and are geared for emptying the intestines/bowel)
RAW Cleanse
Essential Detox
Hyssop Cleanse
Super Colon Cleanse
CleanseSMART

Natural solutions are always superior to laxative/stimulants as they have been shown through X-rays to damage the nerves and longitudinal muscles of the intestine, causing dependence on the laxative.  So there you have it!  If you’ve been a “water closet” sufferer, Valley Naturals has your solution! Ellen
 

Comments

[Ellen]

Hi, you may want to see what Dr. Oz says about this subject from the site, http://www.drozfans.com/dr-ozs-advice/dr-oz-vitamin-d-prevents-heart-disease-parkinsons-diabetes/

"Dr Oz: Cod Liver Oil & Vitamin D Dr Oz said that by eating healthy foods, you will almost never get enough Vitamin D. You want to have a Vitamin D Level that is 45 or above, but anything over 32 your body can tolerate. If your Vitamin D Level is beneath 32, then your body is suffering. "Dr Hyman said that if you are African American, you are at an even higher risk of being Vitamin D Deficient because dark skin does not make as much Vitamin D when it is exposed to the sun. Dr Oz said that if you draw a horizontal line from Atlanta to just North of Los Angeles, anyone who lives to the North of that line does not get enough Vitamin D from the sun in winter months.
"Doctor Oz said that Vitamin D also helps to prevent Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr Oz said that in medical school they were taught that people who live in colder areas are more likely to get MS, and perhaps this is because of their lower levels of Vitamin D. Another shocking statistic is that 70% of people who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease also have low Vitamin D Levels. Dr Mark Hyman said that people with low levels of Vitamin D have an increased risk of Dementia and Parkinson’s, which are both related to inflammation. Plus, Vitamin D is a great brain food and helps more nerves to grow. Dr Oz said that by taking 1 TB of Cod Liver Oil, you can dramatically help your Vitamin D Levels. Doctor Oz loves the fish flavored Cod Liver Oil, but most people prefer the Lemon Flavored Cod Liver Oil, unless you are really a fan of fishy flavors!"

Valley Naturals carries Cod Liver Oil and Vitamin D as a stand alone supplement. I would recommend Nordic Naturals Cod Liver Oil(50394)or Garden of Life's Cod Liver Oil (50320)which is quality too, but at a more economical price. The labels do not say the amount of D they provide, so you may need even more supplementation.

I would ask your Dr. to check your D levels to make sure you have a level of at least 45 like Dr. Oz recommends. Some people can't process their D well, and need to spend extra time in the sun. You may need to also supplement with Super Daily D 3, (item number 51657) along with the fish oil. It has 2000 I.U per drop. Many people need at least 5000 I.U. a day or more.
Finally, since inflammation is a factor in Parkinson's, I would recommend the product Curcumin as it is a powerful product that modulates the body's inflammation response (# 50947).

Our best to you! Ellen for Valley Naturals

[Mr Carroll Guidry]

I would like to know if you have anything
that would help Parkinson disease?