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Wednesday 15 May 2013

Fibre and a shocking discovery



2 items on the agenda today.

1. Fibre. I keep seeing adverts for senokot and other laxatives to purchase when you can't go to the toilet. This is so bad for you! You cannot go to the toilet (unless you have an underlying medical issue) because you lack fibre in your diet. Fibre regulates bowel movements. Now this works the other way too. If you go too much (and again, don't have an underlying medical condition), fibre can ease that up.

The key is having a balanced diet. Eating plenty of vegetables and a couple of pieces of fruit regularly. Doing this will keep your bowel movements regular. If you have a good diet and still find you are going too much or not enough, then please see your doctor. IBS, thyroid issues, and other matters can be the cause of going too much or not enough, it is not always cancer, as many people assume. Either way it is good to go to your doctor as early as possible to get it seen to.

My other mention is regarding a policy that is being decided today (and I only learned of today). Big business is trying to interfere in the daily lives of 'the people'. By this I mean that the EU are ruling on whether or not they should prevent people from selling and sharing seeds - such as tomato and other vegetable seeds. This is backed by big companies like Monsanto. Please sign the petition to let them know we will not comply with any ruling preventing us from sharing seeds. It is the right of every individual to grow their own food!!

Petition

Please sign and share.

Sincerely.

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

2 comments:

  1. As well as a lack of fibre, a lack of magnesium will also cause constipation. As you say, a balanced diet is essential. However, magnesium is depleted in a number of ways e.g. caffeine, alcohol, soft drinks, stress etc. Constipation is one of many ailments caused by being magnesium deficient.

    Totally agree with you on the use of laxatives - I do wish doctors wouldn't always just 'fix' things, but look for the underlying causes....

    Alyson x

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  2. Absolutely agree with what you say.
    Norma x

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