bowel movements

[diablosho]

^^^ What AntonG420 says!

[TonyMaserati]

I recently started Primal Defense in hopes of getting rid of Candida and it seems to help with bowel movements. Good stuff as its a probiotic LOADED with good bacteria.

I gotta second the coffee effects too.

[AntonG42O]

I recently started Primal Defense in hopes of getting rid of Candida and it seems to help with bowel movements. Good stuff as its a probiotic LOADED with good bacteria.

I gotta second the coffee effects too.

have you gotten rid of gluten/grains in your diet? thats #1 when it comes to dealing with something like that.

[MATTYO1977]

Metamucil? A scoop a day in my AM shake works wonders. Nice and regular. 2 times a day.

That or Miralax makes my kids blow it out.

[MakaveliThaDon]

I started some colon cleanse this afternoon. We shall see. I feel like I'm doing everything right to promote healthy bowel movements. 30g of fiber a day, from foods and fiber supps. Two 8 billion acidophilus caps from NOW nutrition a day, once in the am once at night. Eating 7 meals of solid foods, and then of course exercising every single day.

If the colon cleanse doesn't do something for me I'm scheduling regular enemas, LOL.

[diablosho]

What medications are you taking?

[MakaveliThaDon]

I'm not taking any medications.

[AntonG42O]

I'm not taking any medications.

dont take so much fiber bro, it could have a reverse effect. a healthy amount of fruit and vegetables honestly is enough to keep the bowels moving. there is no need for powders. try doing a cleanse and also post your daily diet in here.

[ken22]

Iv heard that can happen with to high protein to carb ratio.
Im like clock work, but if I eat prime rib, the next day, nothing, all bound up.

[MakaveliThaDon]

The colon cleanse produced a bowel movement in a few hours after I took it. This would be great if you could stay on this stuff you know, but obviously you are not supposed to stay on it long term.

ps. I avoid opening up the posting diet can of worms whenever possible, everyone always has something u are doing wrong, and a better idea. And I'd like to think after 12 years of training, and a few shows under my belt that I do know what works for me, lol.

[MakaveliThaDon]

Iv heard that can happen with to high protein to carb ratio.
Im like clock work, but if I eat prime rib, the next day, nothing, all bound up.

sounds like the fat in it slowing the digestion.

[AntonG42O]

The colon cleanse produced a bowel movement in a few hours after I took it. This would be great if you could stay on this stuff you know, but obviously you are not supposed to stay on it long term.

ps. I avoid opening up the posting diet can of worms whenever possible, everyone always has something u are doing wrong, and a better idea. And I'd like to think after 12 years of training, and a few shows under my belt that I do know what works for me, lol.

very well except for the fact that you are asking a question about bowel movements which is almost directly related to your diet.

im not sure which product you used but the oxypowder is made to use for 7 straight days and then be done with it. it was pretty cool, for the first 6 months after i went through with it i could literally "go" anytime I wanted to sit down on the john and relax. now i eat barely any fiber, only from fruit and vegetables (no grains) and i feel amazing.

[MakaveliThaDon]

Interesting. It wasn't the oxypowder. I was at work today, and there is a walgreens near me. So I just bought a bottle of the generic stuff for 9.99. It's just senna leaf powder. Take 4 caps twice daily. Don't use more than 7 days.

How much fiber would you say you take a day all put together with fruits and veggies?

[AntonG42O]

Interesting. It wasn't the oxypowder. I was at work today, and there is a walgreens near me. So I just bought a bottle of the generic stuff for 9.99. It's just senna leaf powder. Take 4 caps twice daily. Don't use more than 7 days.

How much fiber would you say you take a day all put together with fruits and veggies?

im not sure, it def cant be that (30grams) much though. i eat about a pound of brocolli, a few cups of baby carrots, a fruit salad and spinach. all these have a whole lot less fiber than grains do but if you dont eat grains you also have a whole lot less s**t. so for me this works. i eat a ton of food and go at most once a day, stomach and intestines feel light and empty.

[TonyMaserati]

have you gotten rid of gluten/grains in your diet? thats #1 when it comes to dealing with something like that.

Ehhh, trying. I am limiting myself to eggs, chicken and turkey breast with a small amount of bread. Like 1 slice.

I'm honestly more worried about the sucralose in my whey protein being able to feed the Candida more than the gluten.

I feel better already. Usually when Candida 'dies-off' I guess you experience some bad effects. So far, just have a stuffed up nose.

[diablosho]

The colon cleanse produced a bowel movement in a few hours after I took it. This would be great if you could stay on this stuff you know, but obviously you are not supposed to stay on it long term.

ps. I avoid opening up the posting diet can of worms whenever possible, everyone always has something u are doing wrong, and a better idea. And I'd like to think after 12 years of training, and a few shows under my belt that I do know what works for me, lol.

Ya, I understand completely. Just remember, anyone responding to your post is only trying to help you. Take their advice or not, either way, it's free advice! Just my .02! Also, it seems I may have been wrong about the metabolism thing. I've been researching for a while today, and it seems my gastro doc didn't know what he was talking about (or, more likely, I don't remember exactly what he said). And, like Anton said, too much fiber and you're doomed! You need to drink more water for more fiber. 2 gallons may not be enough for you. Either way, good luck man, I hope you get this figured out.
--Brian

[MakaveliThaDon]

I think a congratulations are in order boys I made THREE trips to the white thrown today!

[vidapreta]

I think a congratulations are in order boys I made THREE trips to the white thrown today!

Keep up the good work.

[Whacked]

Careful. Senna is a stimulating laxative and will cause dependence from lazy bowels/decreased natural peristalsis

Good luck to you.

Interesting. It wasn't the oxypowder. I was at work today, and there is a walgreens near me. So I just bought a bottle of the generic stuff for 9.99. It's just senna leaf powder. Take 4 caps twice daily. Don't use more than 7 days.

How much fiber would you say you take a day all put together with fruits and veggies?

[Whacked]

This is incorrect information - note the suggested MAINTENANCE dosage

http://www.oxypowder.com/instructions

im not sure which product you used but the oxypowder is made to use for 7 straight days and then be done with it. it was pretty cool, for the first 6 months after i went through with it i could literally "go" anytime I wanted to sit down on the john and relax. now i eat barely any fiber, only from fruit and vegetables (no grains) and i feel amazing.