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| Tue, 10-28-2003 - 4:07am |
Seriously though, we are always talking about diets and losing weight so.....
Some people find it difficult to get the recommended 20 to 30 grams of fibre a day from their diet.
Fibre supplements, which are labeled as "bulking agents" on over-the-counter products, are SAFE for long-term treatment of constipation. How about that :))))
The Mayo Clinic Health Letter offers the following advice for people using fibre supplements:
Go slow. Start with a small dose and progress gradually.
Be consistent. Fibre supplements are most effective when taken daily for at least a month.
Drink plenty of fluids. If you don't do that, fibre supplements can make you even more constipated. YIKES!!!
Take fibre supplements before or after meals. They create a feeling of fullness. Take them before meals if you're overweight and take them after meals if you're underweight or normal weight. I found this one interesting :)))
Remember that supplements can't do it all. They contain only part of the required amount of daily fibre. You still need to include high-fibre foods in your diet.
So, for what it was worth OK, I admit it, this Aussie takes one teaspoon of Metamucil each morning (orange flavour). I cannot believe I posted this. Hilary

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ROFL, bet that got your attention!
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UH, YEH....it sure did:)
Sure did, LOL
Thanks for the great share Hilary .. always appreciated :)
I almost didn't make it here this morning but decided to pop in quickly. Glad I didn't miss this, even if it was about constipation! What IS in that patch Hil?
~~Cappy~~
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I KNEW it wasn't really a sex post!(lol)
Yep, I completely agree....and exercise is VITAL also.
And, one word about the "c" word.....this is one of the symptoms of hypothyroid...most people have no idea (I sure didn't)....so, if despite all efforts this problem persists, Do check with doc....I was taking fiber supplements and getting tons of exercise and Hypo ended up being the cause.
~~tracy
You just never know what you'll find here Cappy
Glad you *caught* it :)
I KNEW it wasn't really a sex post
We just can't fool you can we Tracy
this is one of the symptoms of hypothyroid...most people have no idea (I sure didn't)....so, if despite all efforts this problem persists, Do check with doc....I was taking fiber supplements and getting tons of exercise and Hypo ended up being the cause.
Thanks for that important reminder hon :)
**ROFL, yup, lol. I came here all sleepy
good tip too!
**What do you mean "our" you little stinker. I am "still" younger than you are tsk! Actually our age is a pretty good age and looking better every day :))
>>the cinnamon flavored Metamucil cookies? I liked them!!
**As if Australia would be that far advanced, I'm just lucky they have oranged flavoured lol!!!
**Oestrogen Cappy and just slowly I think it is working. You've been away, I gave in :( or saw the light, however you look at it. No need for antidepressants, this Aussie was just lacking oestrogen.
I know that many women get through this stage of their lives with little or no problems but I really did become someone "different" and did some things completely "out of character" for me. Nothing THAT bad, but I am kinda lucky those affected are OK and I'm OK and well, everything is OK!!
Hey good to "see" you back :) Hilary
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