alfalfa, alkalinity, BM, children, constipation, digestion, fiber, hard stools, herb lax
In alfalfa, alkalinity, children, constipation, digestion, fiber, hard stools, herb lax on December 14, 2008 at 12:35 pm
(November 28, 2008) – Family life gets crazy around the holidays, and kids can get out of their bathroom routine. A new study finds childhood constipation is much more than an inconvenience - it’s a common, sometimes serious medical problem that costs nearly billion each year to treat. That’s equal to major chronic illnesses like asthma and ADHD. We have some important tips for parents to help treat or prevent the problem before it gets serious. … > full story
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OUR COMMENTS
Motto: ”If it goes in, it must come out!”
- If you eat one full meal a day, you should have one full bowel movement a day. (2 meals, 2 movements, etc.)
- Ideally, BMs should float, clean easily (not liquid, sticky or hard), and not smell too odorous.
- If you don’t have the ‘ideal BM’, you can increase fiber, herbs and alkalinity.
Fiber
- helps digestion
- eases constipation,
- cleanses bowel, blood and arteries.
Herb Lax
strengthens intestinal muscle action
cleanses intestine and blood
increases nutrient absorption
Alfalfa
- increases alkalinity of cellular system
- enzymes help digest food in the stomach before it enters the intestine
- natural body deodorizer
digestive system
addiction, b-complex, blood sugar, calcium, cravings, herb lax, soy, sugar, sugar addiction
In addiction, blood sugar, calcium, cravings, herb lax, soy, sugar on December 14, 2008 at 11:17 am
- Sugar Can Be Addictive: Animal Studies Show Sugar Dependence
(December 11, 2008) – Scientists have demonstrated that sugar can be an addictive substance, wielding its power over the brains of lab animals in a manner similar to many drugs of abuse. Researchers found profound behavioral changes in rats that, through experimental conditions, have been trained to become dependent on high doses of sugar. Lab animals that were denied sugar for a prolonged period after learning to binge worked harder to get it when it was reintroduced to them. They consumed more sugar than they ever had before, suggesting craving and relapse behavior. … > full story
Tips:
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- Keep blood sugar balanced using a protein source with all 9 essential amino acids.
- Stop sugar cravings with a balanced B Vitamin.
- Stop chocolate cravings with calcium, magnesium & D.
- Remove toxins from the body with herbs. Why? Toxins cause the pancreas to misfire, causing blood sugar abnormalities and cravings.
- Replace refined sugar and artificial sweetners with… safe sweetners.