Why Should I Include Psyllium In My Diet?
copyright@2004 by Donna Partow
www.donnapartow.com
As you probably already know, fiber is the key to keeping your intestines healthy. Unfortunately, an
estimated 90% of Americans consume less than half the daily recommended amount of fiber. One
of the most dangerous conditions to your long-term health is constipation, which represents a
backlog of toxins within your body. Yet how many people are chronically constipated and think "it's
no big deal"? It IS a big deal. One of the best things you can do for your overall health is keep
your intestinal tract working efficiently. I've said this before and I know it's gross, but here it is: you
should have at least two bowel movements every day and, ideally, one after every meal. I know a
woman (who shall remain nameless) who has a bowel movement every three days...and she can't
figure out why she's chronically sick. Gee, what a mystery! She's a walking toxic dump!
Psyllium husk is a high-quality soluble fiber called hemicellulose. It adds bulk to the stomach and
absorbs fluids to form a gel-like substance that stimulates the rhythmic muscular contractions in the
colon responsible for the evacuation process. If you've never actively cleansed your body, you may
experience bloating--and even cramping--when you begin drinking the cranberry-psyllium tonic.
That means it's WORKING. The Psyllium is scrubbing out your your intestines, unclogging the
digestive tract of mucus, toxins and metabolic waste.
Once you've flushed out your system, the psyllium does on-going maintenance, cleaning the colon
and keeping waste matter moving to maintain a healthy intestinal flora.
If drinking water is like using glass plus to clean your kitchen sink. Then consuming psyllium is like
breaking out the scrub brush for serious cleaning. Psyllium helps to absorb toxins in the colon by
creating a spongy, gelatinous mass in the bowels. By swelling and absorbing fluids, it breaks down
and moves toxic waste matter stuck in the folds and crevices of the colon. A clean colon inhibits
harmful bacteria from surviving on human waste. Psyllium husk soothes the lining of the bowel and
leaves a thin slippery film along the inner lining of the colon, which makes it easier for waste
generated later to move along smoothly.
That may be more than most of you wanted to know, but this question has come up in my Tuesday
morning class, as well. I realize that drinking the cranberry-psyllium drink is not exactly pleasant.
But hey, that's good for your character. It's an opportunity to say, "Not everything that goes in my
mouth is designed to please my tastebuds. There are somethings I drink or eat, even if they aren't
tasty, because my body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit and I need to take care of it."
Learn more about Becoming the Woman I Want To Be, total health program.
copyright@2004 by Donna Partow
www.donnapartow.com
As you probably already know, fiber is the key to keeping your intestines healthy. Unfortunately, an
estimated 90% of Americans consume less than half the daily recommended amount of fiber. One
of the most dangerous conditions to your long-term health is constipation, which represents a
backlog of toxins within your body. Yet how many people are chronically constipated and think "it's
no big deal"? It IS a big deal. One of the best things you can do for your overall health is keep
your intestinal tract working efficiently. I've said this before and I know it's gross, but here it is: you
should have at least two bowel movements every day and, ideally, one after every meal. I know a
woman (who shall remain nameless) who has a bowel movement every three days...and she can't
figure out why she's chronically sick. Gee, what a mystery! She's a walking toxic dump!
Psyllium husk is a high-quality soluble fiber called hemicellulose. It adds bulk to the stomach and
absorbs fluids to form a gel-like substance that stimulates the rhythmic muscular contractions in the
colon responsible for the evacuation process. If you've never actively cleansed your body, you may
experience bloating--and even cramping--when you begin drinking the cranberry-psyllium tonic.
That means it's WORKING. The Psyllium is scrubbing out your your intestines, unclogging the
digestive tract of mucus, toxins and metabolic waste.
Once you've flushed out your system, the psyllium does on-going maintenance, cleaning the colon
and keeping waste matter moving to maintain a healthy intestinal flora.
If drinking water is like using glass plus to clean your kitchen sink. Then consuming psyllium is like
breaking out the scrub brush for serious cleaning. Psyllium helps to absorb toxins in the colon by
creating a spongy, gelatinous mass in the bowels. By swelling and absorbing fluids, it breaks down
and moves toxic waste matter stuck in the folds and crevices of the colon. A clean colon inhibits
harmful bacteria from surviving on human waste. Psyllium husk soothes the lining of the bowel and
leaves a thin slippery film along the inner lining of the colon, which makes it easier for waste
generated later to move along smoothly.
That may be more than most of you wanted to know, but this question has come up in my Tuesday
morning class, as well. I realize that drinking the cranberry-psyllium drink is not exactly pleasant.
But hey, that's good for your character. It's an opportunity to say, "Not everything that goes in my
mouth is designed to please my tastebuds. There are somethings I drink or eat, even if they aren't
tasty, because my body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit and I need to take care of it."
Learn more about Becoming the Woman I Want To Be, total health program.
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