Hi I took Psyllium that I bought at the health food store. It cured my
diarrhea in a few days.
Here is what it is:
Psyllium seed husks also known as ispaghula, isabgol, or simply as
psyllium, are portions of the seeds of the plant Plantago ovata, (genus
Plantago),
a native of India and Pakistan. They are soluble in water, expanding and
becoming mucilaginous when wet.
Psyllium seed husks are indigestible in human beings and are often used as
a source of dietary fiber. They are used to relieve constipation,
irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, and diarrhea. They are also
used as
a regular dietary supplement to improve and maintain regular GI transit.
The inert bulk of the husks helps provide a constant volume of solid
material irrespective of other aspects of the diet or any disease condition of
the
gut. Some recent research is also showing them to be promising in lowering
cholesterol and controlling diabetes.[1]
Other uses include gluten-free baking, where ground psyllium seed husks
bind moisture and help make the bread less crumbly.
The husks are used whole in their natural state, or dried and chopped or
powdered for easier consumption. In either of these forms, one takes them by
mixing them with water or another fluid. Sometimes they are combined with
clay as a detoxification drink. ("Questionable Cancer Therapies", Barrie R
Cassileth, PhD)[2] They are also available in capsules. Over-the-counter
laxatives and fiber supplements such as Metamucil, Colon Cleanse, Serutan,
Fybogel, Bonvit, and Effersyllium have psyllium husks as their main
ingredient. They may be combined with other ingredients (e.g., Blackstrap
molasses
is sometimes used with psyllium seed husks for its high mineral and vitamin
content, as well as being an excellent carrier). A typical dose is one to
three teaspoons per glass of water. Psyllium seeds can be used for the same
purpose at a lower cost.
In a message dated 7/29/2010 8:23:25 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
[email protected] writes:
Hi Warriors,
I've been meaning to post a couple of things.
1st, you might recall the Marie Callendar's recalled a batch of their
Cheesy Chicken and Rice because of possible salmonella. Well I wish they would
have done it about 3 weeks sooner!
Anyway dealing with that I came across something that has been a real boon
to me dealing with Gleevec.
I started taking Benefiber (daily) to get past the lasting effects of
Marie's chicken and it worked. What I didn't expect was that in a week or so
most of the nasty effects of Gleevec in that area that have plagued me since
day 2 (day 1 was spent vomiting) have for the most part DISAPPEARED.
I started with the packets that you add to a bottle of drinking water.
They are very convenient and quite tasty. I have switched to the
mix-it-yourself version now because as many of you know I am really cheap, I
mean
thrifty. My only complain with the latter is that apparently you can't get the
better tasting citrus punch flavor that way.
Hope that helps someone. More soon.
Patrick
(on Galveston Island)
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