Natural Probiotics for Constipation - Save Money!

Natural probiotics aid constipation best and are better for you than anything else you can buy in a bottle! If you like to save money, sometimes its the little things that mean the most! Traditional Chinese Medicine dictates that you should be sure to consume enough lactobacteria in your diet to maintain proper bowel function. These are the 'friendly' bacteria that inhabit the intestinal tract, especially the colon.

Acidophilus and bifidus are known probiotics. They are extremely important for maintaining proper pH balance in the colon, increasing the frequency and ease of bowel movements, controlling flatulaence and reducing the putrefactive odor of feces. They can really help relieve constipation! They also suppress the growth of unfriendly bacteria and keep infectious yeasts, such as candida under control!

Natural probiotics are destroyed by chlorinated water, antibiotics, and diets that are high in animal protein. Since most people drink and cook with chlorinated water, take antibiotics and eat a lot of animal proteins, their digestive tracts are only about 20% lactobacteria. The correct percentage should be 80%.

Yogurt and acidophilus tablets are sometimes ineffective because by the time they reach the consumer, most of the lactobacteria can be dead! You can promote healthy lactobacteria in your intestinal tract, by consuming lots of fiber in your diet. Fiber helps to sweep the bowels down the intestinal tract.

Cruciferous vegetables contain phytochemicals that help build immunity. These are vegetables such as broccoli, brussel sprouts, turnip greens, collard greens, cauliflower, and cabbage. Of all the cruciferous vegetables, one of them is simply superior in promoting probiotic growth in our intestines. The cheapest, easiest, and richest source of lactobacteria is simply 'cabbage'. Get natural probiotics by eating cabbage. And the best part is that it's cheap to buy! For reasons unknown, cabbage feeds and promotes the growth of whatever friendly bacteria are already present in the digestive tract. Cabbage juice is good for healing stomach ulcers! Cabbage has always been a staple food of Eastern Culture. Eastern Cultures are well known for the health promoting properties of their diets. And this is exactly why the 'Cabbage Soup Diet' is so effective in weight loss~ It will really 'clean you out'! Lot's of probiotics in this diet! It's never too late to make sure your intestinal tract is working properly. Start a natural total body cleanse today!

Munch some raw cabbage as you would carrot or celery sticks. A handful of raw cabbage a few times a day is a good way to start. Raw cabbage is crunchy and can be a bit spicy or peppery in taste.

If you don’t like to eat raw cabbage, make a low-fat slaw to much on. Just don’t overdo on the mayonnaise. I like to make my slaw with Low Fat Ranch Dressing, a good drizzle of Cold Pressed Olive Oil, a touch of Apple Cider Vinegar, and salt and pepper.

You can also lightly steam cabbage and season it with a bit of cold pressed olive oil, salt and pepper. Or make a garlic cabbage stir fry. The recipe is on this page.

If you don’t like cabbage, try artichokes! Other beneficial foods include carrots, sprouts, bran, and psyllium husks. (found in products like Metamucil)

You will not only save money buying these foods, you will also help control your constipation.The easiest way to help control bowel habits is to drink plenty of water and do a nutritional health cleanse. Cleansing products help expel toxic fat cells from your body in a very fast and efficient way. When you do them, you will lose weight quickly.

The process of cleansing can also help alleviate feelings of being stopped up after you've completed the cleanse. They are different from colon cleansing products because they are 100% nutritional. If you need some help while you're cleansing, use an herbal remedy that doesn't contain Cascara Sagrada, which can cause gas and bloating. If you just can't seem to find any relief from conventional sources, cleanses are the way to go!

There is another new product on the market that will help you save money and control constipation. It’s called Activia and is a yogurt made by Dannon. It is very inexpensive and helps promote the growth of lactobacteria probiotics in your intestinal tract by utilizing a unique culture they call 'Bifidus Regularis'.

There are many flavors available and they are all very tasty. (I tried a bunch of different flavors.) My favorite flavor is prune, believe it or not...different strokes for different folks.

The yogurt is also made from 2% milk, which will save you calories!

If you don’t like any of the foods I’ve suggested then try simply taking Acidophilus tablets. Just be sure to check the dates on any supplement you buy.

You can find them cheaply at many sources. Products with the best reviews were:

Enzymatic Therapy Acidophilus Pearls

Garden of Life - Primal Defense

Renew Life - Ultimate Flora 50 Billion, 30 capsules

Sedona Labs iFlora Multi-Probiotic Formula

To go to the next Healthy Money Saving Tips page, here's the link: Intestinal Bacteria - Rejuvenate with Rejuvelac!

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