Natural Laxative suggestions please

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  • diadia1
    diadia1 Posts: 223 Member
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    peanuts nuts does the trick for me.
    my mom eat sunflower seeds and it does the trick for her too.
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
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    If you don't eat a lot in a deficit it's quite possible to not poop daily. When I was young at tennis camp we trained so much I think I peed once in a week.

    Honestly, not pooping isn't a big deal unless it's painful.
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
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    How's your fat intake? A lot of people go all low-fat when trying to lose weight and run into this problem.

    Fat doesn't make ya fat, too many calories do - make sure you're getting some healthy fats in your diet! :smile:
    This is an excellent point. I remember going on a few goofy low fat diets in the 90's and that was definitely a side effect.
  • misskelli22
    misskelli22 Posts: 34
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    Smooth Move herbal/senna tea works very well and tastes good. It's even sold and some conventional stores around me, Target, Giant Eagle. Senna laxatives do come in pill form also. It is absolutely not something to use regularly but sometimes you do need to get things moving. Like others have said, prunes, high fiber diet, water, exercise, green smoothies are loaded with fiber.

    Good luck!
  • Junken_Diraffe
    Junken_Diraffe Posts: 716 Member
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    You're welcome.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
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    Senna tablets (it's a pill, but it is natural)

    Or Taco Bell.

    My doctor advised me only to use senna very rarely because repeated use of it can cause permanent damage to the intestines. He prescribed Glycolax, which is perfectly safe to take daily and for the long term. The OTC version of this is Miralax. It's a flavorless, odorless powder you can stir into water or juice. Because I have IBS Type C, I've had this prescription for years.

    However, if you want to avoid even that, an apple or two with a cup of coffee or tea is pretty effective. Avocados are loaded with fiber, too, so it might help to have them more frequently.

    Yeah, I was thinking just in terms of getting things moving. Senna was the only thing that worked after I was on strong pain meds after major surgery.
  • elsyoommen
    elsyoommen Posts: 155 Member
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    be careful with senna, even though it is "natural" it will cause dependence and long term side effects. My gastro recommended Restoralax/Laxaday for me for occasional constipation. It does not cause dependence or mess you up. It takes a couple of days to work. Then focus on not just getting more fibre but also getting different kinds of fibre (soluble and insoluble) as well as your water. Having some oils in your diet also helps (olive oil and coconut oil both help me). Getting into a good routine and then keeping the routine going. You may also want to introduce yogurt into your diet if you don't already have it and probiotic supplements.

    you should talk to your doctor, and ideally a specialist if possible.
  • LissaK1981
    LissaK1981 Posts: 219 Member
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    Check your birth control too. I got the mirena and have had problems ever since. I track my fiber. A little coffee every morning helps along with prunes, prune juice and plum juice. Maybe adding some probiotic stuff like yogurt and kombucha. Have you ever had Kombucha? I love GT's Cherry chia kombucha. I think soaked chia seeds may help. Also flax seeds. Pineapple can help with your tummy. I guess it is hard to say where to start without know why you go so long in between. Instead of laxatives maybe a stool softner?
  • rhondagamountain
    rhondagamountain Posts: 12 Member
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    Natural Calm Natural Vitality - Raspberry Lemon. It is magnesium supplement and I swear by it. It is advertised as the anti-stress drink but I use it to stay regular and to keep my legs from jerking at night. I also noticed it has same effect on my mood and joints as SamE which made be constipated and is more expensive. It is $24.00 for three month supply on Amazon. You can also get it with calcium.
  • BrendaLee
    BrendaLee Posts: 4,463 Member
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    Magnesium citrate (in the vitamin aisle). It's been a miracle worker for me. Try 450 or 500mg once or twice a day, and it can be taken daily. If you do take it daily, take a calcium supplement, as well, but a couple of hours apart. They work together but can fight for absorption if taken at the same time. Larger doses of vitamin C will get you going as well.
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
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    Papaya extract chewable tablets. Found in the vitamin aisle or any vitamin store.
    Gentle on sensitive tummies as well. My daughter uses them.
  • mhematia
    mhematia Posts: 13 Member
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    I find that prunes, coffee and olive oil help. The olive oil is a tad disgusting but hey, it works.
  • MrsLannister
    MrsLannister Posts: 347 Member
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    I have had success mixing six ounces of prune juice and two ounces of orange juice twice a day until the problem was resolved.
  • sydneyplainjane
    sydneyplainjane Posts: 140 Member
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    A tablespoon of flax seed (mixed in yogurt) works great for me (definitely drink water after, because flax soaks up a lot of fluid). Another is chocolate. Third, something with a tomato sauce base (chili or spaghetti sauce). Don't know why, but after spaghetti sauce or chili (with or without beans), I'm good to go. In fact, I usually eat one of them the day before I do a weigh in.
  • iechick
    iechick Posts: 352 Member
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    daily green smoothie with kale, spinach, chia seeds and fruit-when I added them to my daily diet I lost .5lb in two days, just from things moving along :laugh: They're healthy for you and keeps things very regular.
  • Marcia315
    Marcia315 Posts: 460 Member
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    One pint of draft beer
  • tonyamariepierce
    tonyamariepierce Posts: 42 Member
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    i used to take 6 stool softeners a day. now I eat greek yogurt with granola and it works everytime. another healthy alternative is to heat up a cup of water with a tablespoon of apple cider vinager and 2 tablespoons of raw honey.
  • MickeyCastello
    MickeyCastello Posts: 269
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    Dates work for me. Be careful what you try though, too much fiber can plug you up as well. Yes... I'm speaking from experience.
  • MyJourney1960
    MyJourney1960 Posts: 1,133 Member
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    oh and another one - two glasses of water first thing in the morning. drink slowly. works like a charm.
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
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    I didn't read this all so sorry if I am saying something already said but yes like some others mentioned prunes or prune juice is good. The more fibre you have the more water or other drinks you need to flush it through.

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