A bit 'backed up'

minimommy1
minimommy1 Posts: 84 Member
edited October 2 in Health and Weight Loss
I am a bit 'backed up' - if you know what I mean. I need suggestions on 'moving' things along gently and preferably naturally.
Thanks for the help.

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  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Prunes.
  • lollyreddevil
    lollyreddevil Posts: 1 Member
    Hi - I have this problem and the only real natural solution is to drink lots! If you struggle with plain water (I do) then try squash (reduced sugar if you can). Good luck!
  • brewingaz
    brewingaz Posts: 1,136 Member
    I am a bit 'backed up' - if you know what I mean. I need suggestions on 'moving' things along gently and preferably naturally.
    Thanks for the help.

    I don't know what you mean.
  • StrengthIDidntKnow
    StrengthIDidntKnow Posts: 543 Member
    Have you tried Traditional Medicionals Smooth Move tea? Usually works pretty good for me. They have a regular and chocolate flavored. I didn't like the chocolate but the other one isn't too bad.
  • ctprofessional
    ctprofessional Posts: 63 Member
    I took the Align(probiotic) 7 day challenge and I'm hooked!!! this is a great way to regulate your entire digestive system not just a symptom
  • Munchiemooka
    Munchiemooka Posts: 176 Member
    You need to up your soluable fiber.... I have suffered with this myself for years and found the best way was having a portion of oats everyday for example.
  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    Have you tried Traditional Medicionals Smooth Move tea? Usually works pretty good for me. They have a regular and chocolate flavored. I didn't like the chocolate but the other one isn't too bad.

    Ditto
  • Homer3D
    Homer3D Posts: 318
    Need more fiber in your diet.
  • tmiqueen
    tmiqueen Posts: 254 Member
    You need more fiber in your diet.
    Multigrain bread.
    Vegetables
    Fruit
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    I don't normally have this problem. I tend to have the opposite problem.
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    I found a plunger or a plumbers snake works wonders
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Crap. I don't know if I can pass on any information about this matter. I feel like a waste for being so sh!tty.
  • percussionbeat
    percussionbeat Posts: 85 Member
    Definitely prunes. Or prune juice. Never failed to help me out when I needed a push ;)
  • Nomomush
    Nomomush Posts: 582 Member
    I get metamucil or Benefiber and that helps me get going again within a day or two. Hope this helps.
  • TubbsMcGee
    TubbsMcGee Posts: 1,058 Member
    Step 1: Mix some Benefiber or Metamucil into a large glass of water

    Step 2: Eat a giant salad with no dressing, drinking sips of the water between each bite

    Step 3: Wait 10 minutes

    Step 4: Run to the bathroom.
  • getfitdiva
    getfitdiva Posts: 1,148 Member
    Fiber One cereal and Prune juice :happy:
  • staceyseeger
    staceyseeger Posts: 778 Member
    My doc recommended a Probiotic every day. It helps regulate your system in many ways.
  • MrsRipdizzle
    MrsRipdizzle Posts: 490 Member
    Have you tried Traditional Medicionals Smooth Move tea? Usually works pretty good for me. They have a regular and chocolate flavored. I didn't like the chocolate but the other one isn't too bad.

    Ditto!! Very effective. It's in the organic section of the grocery store usually...I've only tried regular. I don't sweeten it, I just chug it. And then patiently wait for about six hours and VOILA...(although to be fair, it wasn't always so "smooth" hahahah). ;o)
  • Kristhin
    Kristhin Posts: 442 Member
    A little apple cider vinegar in your water a couple times a day.
    Also anything fermented like kimichi and tempeh.
  • _Ben
    _Ben Posts: 1,608 Member
    Stool softener like Doc-Q-Lace and some fiber like metamucil
  • garlic7girl
    garlic7girl Posts: 2,236 Member
    EXERCISE helps too! When we exercise it helps with muscles in torso to move the intestines and movement. Also prune juice mixed with apple juice. Lots of water. And what a doctor told me which is so true. When nature does call go! And don't rush it either. Sit and be patient.
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Prunes, Yogurt, Raisins. If they don't work,:flowerforyou: I take Citricel everyday and go every morning without fail. No matter what I eat the day before. Watch bulk forming fiber like Metamucile it will constipate you big time if you don't drink tons of water.
  • sewerchick93
    sewerchick93 Posts: 1,438 Member
    ground flax seed. It can be added to just about anything without altering the flavor. I personally add it regularly to oatmeal, smoothies and baked goods.
  • stephyy4632
    stephyy4632 Posts: 947 Member
    sun sweet single prunes are wonderful :) 25 cal and work like a charm
  • minimommy1
    minimommy1 Posts: 84 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I have been using the smooth tea for a while but it isn't doing the job. I eat tons of fruit and veggies. I will look into the probiotic and the flax seed. I had forgotten about prune juice ( always a help :0).
  • Schwiggity
    Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
    Bran flake enema.
  • blynnarnold
    blynnarnold Posts: 31 Member
    Activia light worked wonders for me. I ate and drank everything that everyone said would work - lots of fiber, water, fruits and veggies and nothing worked. So then I tried Activia - after about 5 days - I started going everyday. Here it is 3 months later - I still go everyday - at the same time too. You can't get any better than that! Regularity is awesome!
  • jazzkat68
    jazzkat68 Posts: 101 Member
    Crap. I don't know if I can pass on any information about this matter. I feel like a waste for being so sh!tty.

    Lol!
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