Diabetes was Re: [Herbalist] Aloh
Jenne Heise
jenne at mail.browser.net
Wed Aug 1 05:19:24 PDT 2001
> Use of fiber in the diet is a good thing for anyone. Psycillium is only one
> way of adding this to a diet. Psycillium is listed in drug references as a
> laxative because it is sometimes prescribed for persons with problems of
> constipation. However, it is very different from true drug laxatives.
Actually, continuous use of laxatives, either fiber or chemical, is
definitely not recommended, even by the medical community, except for
those who already have a bowel problem. Changing one's diet tc include
more fiber-rich foods (rather than supplements) IS recommended.
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Jadwiga Zajaczkowa, mka Jennifer Heise jenne at mail.browser.net
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