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The following suggestions have been found to be of help to many of our customers although they are not guaranteed to work for everyone.
If a problem persisits, we recommend first of all seeing your GP and then considering making an appointment with our herbalist for a more in-depth consultation and treatment.
The following may prove helpful for constipation (try in order below)
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Ensure min 1 ½ litres fluid, activity and sufficient fruit and fibre in diet eg wholegrains, dried figs/prunes, green veg etc
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1-2 tbs Flax seeds/linseeds on cereal (or soaked overnight) plus plenty of water
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1-2tbs Psyllium husks with minimum 1 1/2 litre water daily or Lepicol (psyllium husks with probiotics)
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For occasional use, try Senna herbal preparations or laxative teas
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For longterm problems/sluggish systems, try Lamberts Eliminex (prebiotic) and Barley Grass powder
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Viridian or Lamberts probiotics and/or Digestive enzymes may also be helpful especially if constipation follows antibiotic treatment and/or treatment for more serious digestive disorders.
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Consider cutting our wheat and cows milk for 2-4 weeks while increasing other wholegrains, fruit, veg and fluids to see if beneficial effect.
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