Re: Bowel cleanse/constipation/mc...confused
I second the message by Andreas. He mentions dehydration. Some people tend to be dry, or Yin Deficient as it is called in Chinese
Medicine. I'm one of those people and whenever I try adding fiber
to my diet, I become more constipated.
You may want to read the message I just posted for MuscleMan, entitled "50
Oxypowder and Few BM's!!!???." It discusses in more
detail what Andreas says in his response, that you have to consider
your diet. For me, cutting back on bread and other starches and eating a low-carb diet with lots of oils and hot water works best.
A B&P shake would be like cement in my gut, as is psyllium.
Everyone is different. I'm a vata type and very sensitive to foods.
Have to avoid sugars, starches and junk foods of all types if I want
my system to work smoothly & it's best if I eat small meals.
I don't agree with Andreas that Vatas need to be vegetarians, many
Ayurvedic books say that Vata types need poultry & fish. So, a low-
carb diet works best for me. Maybe it will for you, also.
Annie