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Permalink Reply by sara on November 10, 2008 at 7:31pm

i'm the complete opposite but i think a raw diet helps everyone to balance themselves out regardless of what particular thing is off so i'd say keep on keepin on! it's good that you are noticing the patterns most people don't even do that much.

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Permalink Reply by Daphne Bazemore on November 10, 2008 at 9:06pm

i already got a colonic which helped but i want to keep things moving smoothly so that doesn't have to be an option

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Permalink Reply by Erin on November 10, 2008 at 7:56pm

That has happened to me-or sometimes I'd alternate between constipation and diarrhea. What's going on there is hormone-induced IBS.
Inflammatory hormones (prostaglandins, arachidonic acid) are what trigger these changes in the intestinal muscle and they are also what cause the uterus to cramp.
The main triggers for these hormones are dairy, meat, cooked oils, too much omega 6/too little omega 3, sugars and if you have a sensitivity, gluten or grains.

Omega 3 fats help to relax the muscle and reduce inflammation. Natural Calm magnesium powder (start SMALL with 1/2 tsp.) will also relax the muscle and soften the stool.
I've also found that chia seeds blended to make a milk do wonders for constipation and so do consuming a few spoonfuls of black sesame seeds. Flax seed doesn't do it for me.

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Permalink Reply by Daphne Bazemore on November 10, 2008 at 9:08pm

thanks erin. i just bought some chia seeds so those will definitely get good use in the old blender.

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Permalink Reply by Daphne Bazemore on November 10, 2008 at 10:47pm

great advice rawzi. i checked the link and might have to give the aloe a try. been drinking green smoothies and haven't had problems (pre-period). guess everybody's different.

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Permalink Reply by silvergirlsouth on November 10, 2008 at 7:59pm

like the others i am more prone to diarrhea (mild) before my cycle, not constipation. don't really have any answers for you - but what Erin has to say sounds sensible.

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Permalink Reply by Tdee on November 10, 2008 at 8:15pm

I do the same thing. It wasnt until I was reading a box of Women's Moon Cycle tea(Yogi Tea brand) when it addressed constipation as an issue that I paid attention. I'm nowhere near 100%, so I do find if I'm not properly hydrated, or if I have any sort of heavy meat (red meat as opposed to my usual sushi) that it gets worse. If you come up with any solutions, please share!

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Permalink Reply by RubyLaine on November 10, 2008 at 8:21pm

I say if you are done having kids and don't want your period anymore get the thermal emblasion done. I did it two years ago before going raw, and it has saved me boatloads of money on all the feminime products. I don't have a period anymore or the side effects that go along with it. And I have never felt better. No more worrying if I am going to get my period and where and no more stained clothes.

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Permalink Reply by veganinja on November 10, 2008 at 10:38pm

I find the best thing to use, weather you're having trouble EITHER way is psylium husk. Take a tablespoon mixed with water or in a smoothie every morning.

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Permalink Reply by Joolz on November 10, 2008 at 11:29pm

Yeah, i had this problem for years! then i gave up drinking mate tea (i used to drink quite a lot of it), and i haven't suffered since. You probably don't drink loads of mate tea, though, so that might not be much help ;)
Chia seeds really help, though. And drinking lots of water.

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Permalink Reply by Olive on November 10, 2008 at 11:34pm

Just make sure you're well hydrated - water is best.

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Permalink Reply by Daphne Bazemore on December 7, 2008 at 6:28pm

Forgive my ignorance. What are Shiva's golden waters? (Is it what I'm thinking, or something else?)

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