Tag Archives: Psyllium Husk

Bentonite Clay for Personal Detox

Bentonite clay is natural, unadulterated earthen clay that is native to the Fort Benton, Wyoming area. Clay has been used for many generations by the Native Americans to treat diseases and ailments. Bentonite clay has been used both externally and internally, and it is now commonly regarded in natural medicine as an effective detoxifying agent […]

Candida Cleanse Die-Off Symptoms

When doing a candida cleanse, most people will experience die-off symptoms, also known as a Herxheimer Reaction. The reason this happens is because when the yeast starts to die, it produces toxins so quickly, the body can’t get rid of them fast enough. Although they are sometimes very severe, symptoms sometimes last and are a […]

Colon Cleanse: Psyllium Husk for Detoxification

Who knew that the crappy theme of the health colony would become all the rage in herbal medicine? Late-night TV is full of colon cleansing infomercials, and drugstores sell all kinds of colon detoxification “programs” containing ten minerals and herbs. However, among the oldest and most powerful substances used for bowel movement is bulk psyllium […]

5 Natural Cholesterol Lowering Products

High cholesterol is a condition in which there is too much fat in the blood, which clogs the arteries and can cause clotting, which can lead to bleeding and strokes, heart attacks, and coronary heart disease. People with certain conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, are more at risk of complications caused by […]

Top 10 Benefits of Taking a Fiber Supplement

Many Americans count things in their diet. It may be calories, fat grams or carbohydrates, for example, but not many are aware of how many grams of fiber they are consuming per day. A balanced, healthy diet can supply daily fiber requirements, but for many Americans it is beneficial to supplement with a product such […]

Detox Diet Side Effects

Detoxification (or colon cleansing) diets are marketed as a way to improve health by removing toxins from the body. I see them as an easy, do-it-yourself method that cleanses the lower portion of my digestive system, temporarily relieves “bloat”, and gives me a fresh start to “reset” my diet and my body. Detox proponents argue […]

Recommended Fiber: Are USDA Dietary Guidelines Unrealistic?

Christine Bude wrote that it’s simple to increase fiber in the diet. What if unable to afford expensive processed foods that have been fiber fortified such as General Mills’ Fiber One? If a person can’t or won’t eat a cup and a half of beans a day then what other natural unprocessed foods are high […]

Product Review: Metamucil Berry Burst

I had a free sample of Metamucil on my desk that I forgot about until the other day when I was looking for something. It was about to expire, so I decided to try it. This product, Metamucil Berry Burst, is designed not only as a laxative, but also as a fiber supplement. . Flavour, […]

Psyllium Husk – For Constipation and High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol

Psyllium is the seed of the pods. This is the seed of the plantain. Another name is Ispaghula. It contains a high level of high purity fiber. The source is über clear. A psyllium seed husk fiber is an excellent medicine for heart disease, blood sugar, and constipation. Psyllium is widely refined in India and […]