Fiber (was:Re: Diabetes was Re: [Herbalist] Aloh)

[Mary Temple]

Yes. (One to three doses every day) I think you're not understanding that
there's a differnce between a dietary fiber supplement and a "chemical"
laxative. Most fiber supplements are made of psyllium, which in some
cultures is a naturally occuring part of the diet. (See the earlier post
regarding the Diabetes rates in Indian populations) All the fiber does is
provide something for the body to push through during peristalsis. It makes
the digestive process more efficient and productive. Chemical laxatives tend
to be digestive stimulants and can therefore be more disruptive and
damaging.

Mary/Katerine

> > I have to disagree with you, because from my experience, use of a fiber
> > supplement (which taken over a short term doubles as a GENTLE laxative -
> > milder than some foods) is HIGHLY recommended by the medical community.
> > Every single doctor that I have spoken to has recommended it, both for
>me
> > and for my husband - who is amazingly healthy - and that's a lot of
>doctors.
>
>Continuously over the long term? Because there has been a lot of publicity
>lately from the medical community telling people NOT to use any kind of
>laxative continuously over the long term.
>
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