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All About YOU: Be Psylly to Save Bathroom Time

If your bathroom has become the place where you get your reading done, it's time for a spoonful of psyllium.

Psyllium -- pronounced "silly-um" -- is a fiber supplement made from a Mediterranean plantain. A daily dose helps keep things moving right along.

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jose160308
1 of 1 people found this helpful.
7/7/2008 7:54:26 PM

dont give lot of milk product to childrens. 
jose160308
5 of 8 people found this helpful.
6/15/2008 12:06:42 AM

if we apply gingerly oil all over body and take bath in warm water , it will reduce body heat and main things not to sleep after bathing in the day time 
[Edited by jose160308 on 7/7/2008 7:47:17 PM]
HealthyChe...
17 of 17 people found this helpful.
6/11/2008 1:34:54 PM

At my cafe I offer smoothies with fiber flax is really good as is an apple. Be aware of psyllium because if you use too much or too often without enough liquid it will actually constipate you. The ABSOLUTE best bowel clense is 1 apple and 2 tbl flax and 2 cups of water in the blender for 30 sec and then 30 sec more and drink it down. The pectin in the apple is the secret.
Working for your success,
Kristi Linebaugh
Kristi@vigoacuisine.com 
Manna
5 of 6 people found this helpful.
6/10/2008 8:42:26 PM

I have a "Fiber one" bar for breakfast (which is delicious!), and in the afternoon (or lunch) I snack on 6 or 7 "lo-fat" triscuits. This has really increased my fiber. 
bulldogjr
6 of 7 people found this helpful.
6/10/2008 6:41:11 PM

Cereal for breakfast, with fruit, a salad per day and yogurt daily will definitely keep one regular! 
tickles1244
0 of 1 people found this helpful.
6/10/2008 7:18:49 AM

I have tried a lot of bathroom aids and find that Miralax OTC has helped me I also drink filtered water that I flavor. 
Charlette
10 of 12 people found this helpful.
6/9/2008 11:29:16 AM

The best way to lose weight is to rest, eat properly and lost but not lease Exercise. 
angie3
26 of 30 people found this helpful.
6/8/2008 11:16:26 AM

Drink plenty of water it's a sure fire way to keep you regular and skin clear. 
mymistygirl
17 of 21 people found this helpful.
6/8/2008 10:29:41 AM

I hate drinking plain water so someone suggested to put a little 100% juice to give it color and just a hint of flavor. It worked for me, I don't mind drinking water anymore. I refuse to buy flavored water with all the junk they put in it, I don'e even drink bottle water anymore. too many articles of what they are finding in it. I filter all my water. I also have been eating fruit and veggies every day. I just stopped working so now I take the time to proper meals, what a difference. 
apple4
20 of 29 people found this helpful.
6/7/2008 9:58:12 AM

hi i drink plenty of water along with fruits and milk. 
apple4
4 of 8 people found this helpful.
6/7/2008 9:56:48 AM

hi i drink plenty water every day along with o lot of fruits and milk. 
MARIE1980
8 of 12 people found this helpful.
6/7/2008 7:43:21 AM

i eat everyday fruits and veggie so i dont have that problem for the bathroom............... 
robzon69
8 of 11 people found this helpful.
6/7/2008 2:09:47 AM

It bothers me that these guys wear the title of "doctor" and thus get more respect for their "tips", and then spread poison to the readers. The editors choice mentions organic psyllium, but the body of their recommendation mentions Metamucil, which is loaded with chemical pesticides as it is harvested in third world countries. Doctors telling you to consume DDT, which has been outlawed in the US, imagine that. AMA Doctors are promoting disease, as they are in the disease treatment business, whereas I am in the wellness business. DMMC and the editor's tip are the only saving graces to this promotion of disease......guess they sleep ok with all that dough they make. Sad. 
BratzDoll
11 of 11 people found this helpful.
6/6/2008 9:51:35 PM

Every day I eat one of those steamable bags of cruciferous veggies from the freezer aisle...they have 4 servings per bag, and if you sprinkle a tiny bit of garlic salt on the veggies after you steam them in the microwave, they taste AWESOME!! Oh, Granny Smith apples also seem to have alot of fiber in them, and they taste superb! 
Fishinglady
6 of 6 people found this helpful.
6/6/2008 9:12:36 PM

Glucerna chocolate shake gives me the solution for my chocolate cravings. It doesn't spike your sugar and gives you satisfaction for a quick snack. Keep it in an insulated bag with a frozen polar pack and great for travel too. Get sugarfree,fat free icecream and pour a shake drink over it and a fantastic milkshake. I find it too sweet for cereal.