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pattyz · 05-04-2008, 07:32 AM

Hi Bill,

The suggestions here are a good start. The dosage for 'severe' may need to be increased substantially, tho'. Depending on my 'severity', I have taken up to six of the one and three of the other at night.....

Walmarts own brand of Senna plus and their stool softeners will save some $$$ and are just as effective.

Also, Miralax now OTC is good.

Glycerin Suppositories..... I have those always on hand, so to speak. (Get myself a freebie glove waiting to see onc.)

And, last but not least for me: my trusty Fleet Enema's.

If your friend would rather, here are two recipe type aids:

Yakima Valley Anti Constipation Fruit Paste

1 # pitted prunes
4 oz senna tea leaves (from health food store)
1 # raisins
1 # figs
1 cup lemon juice

1. Prepare tea; use about 2 1/2 cups boiling water, add to tea
leaves and steep for 5 minutes.
2. Strain tea to remove tea leaves.
3. Place the tea in a large pan
4. Add all the fruit to the tea
5. Simmer for 15 minutes
6. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Allow to cool
7 Use food processor/blender/mixer to turn the fruit mixture into a
paste.
8. Place in glass jars or plastic containers and place in
refrigerator or freezer. (It will keep for many months in the
refrigerator. It will not freeze, but will keep forever in the
freezer.)

DOSAGE: 1-2 TBSP per day.

Suggestions for use: Can be spread on toast, English muffin, bagel,
muffin or rice cake. Best to use whole grain products for the fiber
they provide. Good for breakfast, lunch or snack. On an English
muffin or a bagel, for variety, first spread a thin layer of cream
cheese and top with fruit paste. Also good mixed with strawberry or
raspberry jam for a change of flavor.

Another recipe: mix 1 Cup unprocessed bran, 1 cup applesauce
3/4 cup prune juice Mix to form paste and store in refrigerator.
Take 1 tbsp. daily and drink with a full glass of water or more.

Here's to regularity

05-04-2008, 07:32 AM	#6
pattyz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 306	Hi Bill, The suggestions here are a good start. The dosage for 'severe' may need to be increased substantially, tho'. Depending on my 'severity', I have taken up to six of the one and three of the other at night..... Walmarts own brand of Senna plus and their stool softeners will save some $$$ and are just as effective. Also, Miralax now OTC is good. Glycerin Suppositories..... I have those always on hand, so to speak. (Get myself a freebie glove waiting to see onc.) And, last but not least for me: my trusty Fleet Enema's. If your friend would rather, here are two recipe type aids: Yakima Valley Anti Constipation Fruit Paste 1 # pitted prunes 4 oz senna tea leaves (from health food store) 1 # raisins 1 # figs 1 cup lemon juice 1. Prepare tea; use about 2 1/2 cups boiling water, add to tea leaves and steep for 5 minutes. 2. Strain tea to remove tea leaves. 3. Place the tea in a large pan 4. Add all the fruit to the tea 5. Simmer for 15 minutes 6. Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Allow to cool 7 Use food processor/blender/mixer to turn the fruit mixture into a paste. 8. Place in glass jars or plastic containers and place in refrigerator or freezer. (It will keep for many months in the refrigerator. It will not freeze, but will keep forever in the freezer.) DOSAGE: 1-2 TBSP per day. Suggestions for use: Can be spread on toast, English muffin, bagel, muffin or rice cake. Best to use whole grain products for the fiber they provide. Good for breakfast, lunch or snack. On an English muffin or a bagel, for variety, first spread a thin layer of cream cheese and top with fruit paste. Also good mixed with strawberry or raspberry jam for a change of flavor. Another recipe: mix 1 Cup unprocessed bran, 1 cup applesauce 3/4 cup prune juice Mix to form paste and store in refrigerator. Take 1 tbsp. daily and drink with a full glass of water or more. Here's to regularity Last edited by pattyz; 05-04-2008 at 07:37 AM..