Tag: constipation Troubleshooting Green Smoothies: Why Do I Feel Worse, Get Constipated, or Not Lose Weight? Green smoothies can be a healthy (and delicious) way to lose weight. But for some people, transitioning to a plant-based, whole foods diet isn’t a walk in the park. What… My kids are constipated, what do I do? Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: “My kids are constipated and the doctor prescribed Miralax. What do I do?” My answer on video here! Watch this video on YouTube Research Results: Green Smoothies Change Lives [part 2 of 2] Other positive health benefits reported by survey respondents include these: 3 people said: Hyperthyroid condition improved (reduced or gone off meds) 2 people said: Seasonal allergies gone or decreased 2… extra ingredients for green smoothies [part 8 of 9] Brewer’s (nutritional) yeast Brewer’s or “nutritional” yeast is grown on barley, and it is often used as a supplement, especially for nursing mothers. It is high in protein, and… extra ingredients for green smoothies [part 6 of 8] Raw wheat germ Raw wheat germ is extremely high in Vitamin E and the B vitamins, so this is a great ingredient for women with PMS or menopausal symptoms, and… Last comments about WHY BUY BLENDTEC rather than VitaMix By the way, a nice thing about having two machines (or three, like I have) is that as a GSG evangelist, you want to lend someone a machine. I *always*… More Experts on Colon Cleansing . . . part 9 of 9 Sir Arbuthnut Lane was a surgeon for the King of England and specialized in bowel issues. He removed parts of the colon and sewed the rest back together, and in… Body Cleansing . . . part 8 of 9 on ELIMINATION Many ancient texts speak of body cleansing, the need to fast now and then, for both physical and spiritual purification. You don’t have to be a yogi to give… Chronic Constipation: Part 6 of 9 on ELIMINATION You always hear about how when Elvis and John Wayne were autopsied, they had 10 or 20 lbs. of impacted fecal material in their digestive tract due to chronic constipation…. Relieving Constipation . . . part 3 of 9 on ELIMINATION When I was 25, I was in the middle of a period of having left behind the solid nutritional education and background I’d come from. I was at work… Foods That Cause Constipation: Part 2 of 9 about Elimination Yesterday, pee. Today, poop. Green bowel movements are completely normal (that’s the plant fiber in all those greens you’re eating!). Take a look at the horse poo you… Green Feces . . . part 1 of 9 on the subject of ELIMINATION (yes, pee, poo, flatulence, colon cleansing, the whole 9 yards) Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: This is kind of a personal (and slightly embarrassing) question here but I really need to ask it. I have read that dark colored urine means that all…