Aaaaah...The Joy Of A Good Bowel Movement

Aaaaah...The Joy Of A Good Bowel Movement
When I was a kid, we used to sing this holiday song that plays on the "challenges" kids have with pronunciation when they lose their front baby teeth: "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, My two front teeth, my two front teeth. All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth Then I could wish you "Merwy Chrithmath!" Well, a grown-up version of that song for MANY people could be on concerning bowel movements: "All I want for Christmas is a good BM, A good BM, a good BM. All I want for Christmas is a good BM. Then I could stop all this grunting."   Does that include you? Hopefully you got a chuckle out of that, but the point is, constipation is serious stuff. It affects nearly 1 out of every 3 people in the US, and we spend over $725 million a year on laxatives. That's a LOT of blocked up people! How much do you spend on laxatives. Constipation has been defined in different ways over the years, but here are the most current criteria -- constipation is having two or more of the following: - Straining with at least 1 out of every 4 bowel movements - Lumpy or hard stools at least 1 out of every 4 times - Sensation of "incomplete evacuation" (putting it bluntly, after going to the bathroom, you feel like there's still poop in there but it won't come out) at least 25% of the time - Sensation of an obstruction (blockage) at least 25% of the time when you try to have a bowel movement - You must rely on "manual maneuvers" to help along at least 1 out of 4 bowel movements (please don't ask me to elaborate on that one) - Fewer than 3 bowel movements a week - Hard stools unless you use laxatives If you see yourself in those statements....yup, welcome to the land of the constipated.   But it's normal for me! In my line of work I talk about bowel habits with people. A LOT. Trust me, I've heard it ALL. And the number one "defense" people use when I bring up the subject of constipation is, "Well, that's what's normal for me! I just don't go to the bathroom every day." Well, it may be "typical" for you, but it's not normal and it most definitely isn't healthy!  Ultimately, it could be fatal.  And anything that could kill you isn't good. Consider this: You eat at least 3 times a day, 7 days a week, for a total of 21 meals. If you're only having 2 or 3 bowel movements a week or even 5 or 6, you do the math. Face the facts--there's a lot of stuff stuck inside you that should not be there. And that can have some hefty consequences far beyond spending several non-productive hours on the throne. Feces clogging your colon wall can encourage the development of "pockets" in the intestinal wall (otherwise known as diverticulosis) or cause any "pockets" you already have created to become infected (aka: a diverticulitis attack). The harmful bacteria and toxins in your poop buildup can eat away at the intestinal wall and make it porous--called leaky gut syndrome. When your gut wall is leaky, dangerous toxins can seep out into your bloodstream and abdominal cavity, making you sick and possibly even killing you. Plus, this "internal brown wallpaper" can encourage harmful bacterial overgrowth (called dysbiosis) which can weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to every virus and infection around. So my friend, 2-5 BMs in a week may be "normal" for you, but it ain't good.   What's behind yours? If you want to finally say goodbye to constipation forever, you need to stop making laxative companies richer and instead look at what's BEHIND (no pun intended) YOUR constipation. Although constipation can commonly be caused by lack of exercise, certain medications and not drinking enough water, far and away the biggest cause is DIET. And this is a double-edged sword. First of all, many people regularly eat smorgasbord-type meals that are SO difficult for your body to digest that Hulk Hogan could not push a BM out of you if he had to. And secondly, our heavy reliance on processed and fast foods (with very few fruits, vegetables and whole grains) means we are severely lacking in the fiber that is so vital for regular bowel function and easy BMs. Note that this not unique to the US--it can happen to people from all parts of the world. Here's what I mean: Researcher Dennis Burkitt, MD, studied the bowel habits of African natives living in their traditional small villages and towns, and compared them with those who had relocated to large metropolitan cities. Dr. Burkitt found that the people in the villages who ate their simple, traditional diet of locally grown foods produced an average of a pound of feces each day, and their bowel movements were effortless. However, those people who moved to the cities, who then had adopted a more Western-type modern diet did not fare as well on the "poop-o-meter." They produced only about 5 ounces of feces with each "sitting" and they were only "sitting" every 2-3 days instead of every day. Moral of the story: It doesn't matter who you are or where you're from... today's modern foods and meals will seriously block you up.   Get your holiday wish If your neighbors think you're a power lifter because they can hear your grunting from next door, or if Jimmy Carter was president last time you had a decent BM, then it's time to admit that your diet could use a tune-up. Then DO something about it! All it takes is incorporating more fiber-rich real foods into your diet and structuring ALL of your meals so your body can effectively break them down. I can help you every step of the way with the Great Taste No Pain system. Great Taste No Pain shows you what foods to eat (and what foods to pair together) to keep your digestion smooth, nutrient absorption high and acid wastes low. Plus it's loaded with delicious ideas featuring fiber-rich foods that you'll absolutely LOVE. The vast majority of people using Great Taste No Pain report seeing more regular BMs, less gas and bloating and even weight Ioss immediately or within the first few days! How does that sound for a nice Christmas present?! In addition, if you suspect you might have a gluten sensitivity, don't worry. I've got you covered with Great Taste No Gluten. Great Taste No Gluten teaches you how to determine if gluten is a problem for you and shows you how to eliminate it from your life. Plus, it shows you the same smart food pairing principles as Great Taste No Pain, and has a recipe book chock full of scrumptious gluten free dishes.   Restore your critical flora balance too As I mentioned above, your friendly gut flora takes a major hit when you're constipated. And since that's where 70-80% of your immune system resides, you want to make sure and restore that balance. The good news is that it's a breeze to make sure your intestinal flora is healthy and strong. A top-shelf probiotic supplement is all it takes. And Super Shield is as top shelf as you can get. Super Shield's 13 medical-grade strains of friendly bacteria are ready to help your body bounce back from years or even decades of constipation! They can help strengthen your gut wall, enhance your digestion, beef up your immune system, and... ...Encourage regular BMs!   Make this holiday season one you'll truly remember--the one where you say goodbye to constipation forever. See what the power of the right diet and probiotic formula can do for you. You couldn't give yourself a nicer gift. To your health, Sherry Brescia PS: We're now on Facebook! Like us here: - https://www.facebook.com/GreatTasteNoPain.HolisticBlendsInc PPS: Maureen & her husband are regular now! Sherry: My husband & I (age 68 & 62 respectively) have both been on your Great Taste No Pain eating program for the past 2 weeks and we are really feeling the benefits of it already. My husband has had many years of Diverticulitis and Constipation issues but since eating this way, they are no more! We are both very 'regular' and have more energy than previously. We've tried being Vegetarian, and other 'diets' or eating plans over the years but hubby has always done them under sufferance - now with Great Taste No Pain he's happy to eat this way and asking me about how to do this or that and what goes with this or that :) We are recommending it to others because it is easy once you get into it. 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