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If cascara sagrada and the carrot salad are responsible for absorbing endotoxin, and speeding of bowel movements, what is responsible for making the stool loose, or soft per se?
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Carrot salad helps carry toxins incl. endotoxin (and estrogen) out of the body; for some people it helps speed bowel, for others it slows it down. Activated charcoal can absorb toxins incl. endotoxin; it also absorbs nutrients; for some people it slows bowel movements. Cascara sagrada can soften stools and speed bowel movements.iLoveSugar said:If cascara sagrada and the carrot salad are responsible for absorbing endotoxin, and speeding of bowel movements, what is responsible for making the stool loose, or soft per se?
tara said:Carrot salad helps carry toxins incl. endotoxin (and estrogen) out of the body; for some people it helps speed bowel, for others it slows it down. Activated charcoal can absorb toxins incl. endotoxin; it also absorbs nutrients; for some people it slows bowel movements. Cascara sagrada can soften stools and speed bowel movements.iLoveSugar said:If cascara sagrada and the carrot salad are responsible for absorbing endotoxin, and speeding of bowel movements, what is responsible for making the stool loose, or soft per se?
iLoveSugar said:tara said:Carrot salad helps carry toxins incl. endotoxin (and estrogen) out of the body; for some people it helps speed bowel, for others it slows it down. Activated charcoal can absorb toxins incl. endotoxin; it also absorbs nutrients; for some people it slows bowel movements. Cascara sagrada can soften stools and speed bowel movements.iLoveSugar said:If cascara sagrada and the carrot salad are responsible for absorbing endotoxin, and speeding of bowel movements, what is responsible for making the stool loose, or soft per se?
They both have helped induce bowel movements for me, but neither has helped with making them soft. I strain quite hard all the time.
iLoveSugar said:tara said:Carrot salad helps carry toxins incl. endotoxin (and estrogen) out of the body; for some people it helps speed bowel, for others it slows it down. Activated charcoal can absorb toxins incl. endotoxin; it also absorbs nutrients; for some people it slows bowel movements. Cascara sagrada can soften stools and speed bowel movements.iLoveSugar said:If cascara sagrada and the carrot salad are responsible for absorbing endotoxin, and speeding of bowel movements, what is responsible for making the stool loose, or soft per se?
They both have helped induce bowel movements for me, but neither has helped with making them soft. I strain quite hard all the time.
maroozio said:Potassium is a must have and is probably the most important mineral for having soft stools. Have you tried a good probiotic mix. A good bowel probiotic should have bifido strains as the dominant species. A large percentage of the stool is bacteria which holds moisture. Another approach would be to optimize the bowel environment using a resistant starch. Feeding the bacteria in the colon with this type of starch increases the production of butyrate in the colon which is necessary for bowel health. Start slow as this can cause excess gas and bloating.
Dry stools and constipation can have a number of sources. The best place to start is with Cascara, emphasis start, and water or coconut water. Take 8 ounces of either liquid along with the Cascara. Powder is best so you can fine tune the dose. Start with as small a measure as you can, say a very small scoop and increase till the stool softens. If the stool is very dry add MCT oil, preferably from coconut oil, lecithin and fresh juiced organic veggies. I'm not a big fan of probiotics you will get nearly all you need from the juiced organic veggies so long as you only wash them well with cold water, no soap, and don't peel them. Once you are regulated or improved, move on to looking into hormonal issues such as thyroid, iodine deficiency, intestinal parasites, heavy metals and the like. Of note, charcoal is constipating.
Taking water with cascara is important for a number of reasons and works symbiotically between the body, herb and water. Water is necessary to hydrate and extract the essences from the herb in the stomach. With sufficient water in the stomach the natural alkaloids in the herb extract in the stomach with the hydrochloric acids. This timing of alkaloids in the stomach stimulates the pancreas and the liver to form enzymes, bicarbonates and bile from the liver's bile ducts which are the second stage of digestion. This second stage of digestion is critical because the excretions of enzymes and bicarbonates from the pancreas and alkaline bile salts from the gall bladder are necessary to neutralize the stomach acids and prepare the food for the next step of digestion. If the chime (digestive foods) do not have this swing in pH further digestion and absorption of nutrients is diminished or inhibited. Further if the acids are not neutralized they will irritate and inflame the small and large bowels. If there is insufficient water when the herb is taken more of the herb will extract in the small intestine rather than the stomach, this can cause irritation, excessive stimulation and cramping because the herb is too concentrated and not a balanced HCL acid extraction. If you have low stomach acid it isn't a concern because with proper water the cascara will stimulate the HCL proton pumps of the stomach to increase/balance acidity. Secondly, cascara works with the body to help retain water in the stool keeping it properly hydrated. If you don't drink enough water you will see a diminished result and the herb will stress the body by drawing the water from your system further dehydrating you and increasing bowel inflammation and swelling. Cascara also stimulates bowel motility (movement in the digestive tract) without water the muscles will work against stool that is harder than necessary which can cause pain.Why do you say to take 8 oz of liquid with cascara?