Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below Hey guys I've had constipation problems since I was a teenager but through the years it has gotten worst, I used to take laxatives but at some point they don't help anymore so some people told me taking oil on an empty stomach helps a lot, some people say mineral oil and others olive oil about 3 table spoons in the morning, I was wondering if you guys ever tried this type of method or know somebody who's done and if it really works, thank you.
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This is actually a very common problem. First off - stop taking the laxatives. Your body can very easily become dependent on them and eventually you will not be able to poop without them.
I am a big advocate of digestive enzymes, psyllium husk and probiotics. Those three supplements will go a long way in promoting optimal digestive health.
Take a high quality probiotic first thing every morning with a glass of lemon water before breakfast. Look for a probiotic supplement that is stored in the fridge. Remember that probiotics are a live bacteria and a product stored at room temperature will have a greatly reduced potency. A good probiotic supplement shouldn't be cheap.
Supplement with digestive enzymes with 2-3 meals per day. In particular look for the digestive enzymes proteases and peptidases, as these enzymes split proteins into small peptides and individual amino acids.
Psyllium husk is the highest natural food source of soluble fibre you can obtain. The majority of the fibre you intake from your daily diet is insoluble fibre. The key benefit of soluble fibre is that soluble fibre absorbs water in your stomach and creates a gel. It gives your intestines a sort of 'internal scrubbing' as it passes through. It will help keep you regular and the faster you can remove toxins from your body, the less likely they are to be re-absorbed.
I am a big advocate of digestive enzymes, psyllium husk and probiotics. Those three supplements will go a long way in promoting optimal digestive health.
Take a high quality probiotic first thing every morning with a glass of lemon water before breakfast. Look for a probiotic supplement that is stored in the fridge. Remember that probiotics are a live bacteria and a product stored at room temperature will have a greatly reduced potency. A good probiotic supplement shouldn't be cheap.
Supplement with digestive enzymes with 2-3 meals per day. In particular look for the digestive enzymes proteases and peptidases, as these enzymes split proteins into small peptides and individual amino acids.
Psyllium husk is the highest natural food source of soluble fibre you can obtain. The majority of the fibre you intake from your daily diet is insoluble fibre. The key benefit of soluble fibre is that soluble fibre absorbs water in your stomach and creates a gel. It gives your intestines a sort of 'internal scrubbing' as it passes through. It will help keep you regular and the faster you can remove toxins from your body, the less likely they are to be re-absorbed.
Steve mentions pysllium husk. That is probably the best thing you can use. It is cheap and you can get it at a bulk food store. Just make sure you drink it fairly fast so it doesn't get too thick.
