Comments on: Foods That Relieve Constipation

By: Natasha

Natasha — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:29:42 +0000

Nothing will help my severe IBS c.

By: Janice

Janice — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:57:51 +0000

Well i have found this great e-book that really helped me with my constipation problems…
http://www.helpwithconstipationinfo.com

By: Denise Willer

Denise Willer — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:29:57 +0000

Hi,

This is a good article, but I have one issue with it, on your suggestions, you recommend foods like bananas and rice.

I was always told – to stop diarrhea and constipate you, use the BRAT method:

Bananas
Rice
Applesauce
Toast

How does this weigh in with your suggestions?

By: samantha

samantha — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:59:10 +0000

prunes definately work!!!!!

By: fiber foods

fiber foods — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:14:58 +0000

High fiber foods can reduce the risk from constipation, hemorrhoids, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, obesity, colon cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:30:45 +0000

Eating mainly soluble fiber and following a vegan diet works wonder for IBS. Here’s a link http://www.helpforibs.com

It’s helps so much since I’ve had IBS for several years now. Healthy living is the key.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:56:59 +0000

I am a new IBS sufferer and found the blog very helpful. Thank you.

I do not find that levsen helps the spasms in my colon. Any other suggestions would
be very welcome.

Many thanks.

By: IBS the every day problem « Notes from the VP

IBS the every day problem « Notes from the VP — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:46:09 +0000

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By: M.Ted Nelson

M.Ted Nelson — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:27:03 +0000

I’ve suffered from IBS for about 15 years. I’m 63 years old. At the risk of jinxing the cessation of my “spastic colon” symptoms, that I have been experiencing for the last 6 months, I offer my anecdotal experience. I have been buying dried/chopped ginger online & brewing (cooking actually) a tea w/ it. I had read that it aided the peristalsis in the large intestine. I drink a large cup of my ginger tea hot in the morning after my fiber drink (Citrucel & water). I also drink some once in awhile before or after a large uncomfortable meal. My elimination problem was a combo of constipation & quasi-diarrhea. I would evacuate from 3-6 times within the 1st hour or so of waking. Now I’m a regular Joe. I also follow the ginger tea w/ a cup of yogurt.
My ginger tea recipe is as follows: I grind 1/8 of a cup of the dried/chopped ginger in a coffee grinder. I take a quart pyrex measuring cup & fill w/ water to about 3/4 inch below the pouring spout, cover w/ small plate & heat it to a boil in the microwave (9min. & 33 sec. for my unit, but it varies). Remove carefully & stir carefully with a small whisk because microwave heated water will erupt violently if handled carelessly. I stir in the ground ginger & replace in the microwave & heat on 10% power for 15 minutes. Cool, pour into one liter/quart Nalgene container, fill to top w/ water & refrigerate.
That’s it, ginger tea & yogurt. I can’t be absolutely certain that this is what is giving me relief, but I’m going to keep it up. I have always eaten a good diet, including fiber from oatmeal & whole wheat breads etc., fairly low fat, lotsa veggies & fruit; but this is the 1st relief I’ve had in about 15 years from the bloating, cramping, etc. Hope this helps someone.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:42:02 +0000

try milk of magnesia and drink alot of water. Also, add metamucil to your daily diet to give you fiber.