Cascara Sagrada a Moving Experience
If you've ever suffered from constipation, you know how miserable and uncomfortable this condition can be. Most often we become constipated because of poor diet. Eating too many processed foods high in sugar and fat, and not eating enough vegetables, fruits, and fibre can wreak havoc on our digestive system, and for lack of a better term, plug us up. Constipation can also be caused by other factors such as sedentary lifestyle, chronic illness, the use of iron supplements, and prescription drugs.
Cascara Sagrada. Natural remedies for constipation
There are two main types of constipation. Acute constipation and chronic constipation. Acute constipation is usually short-term and involves bloating, discomfort, and an inability to evacuate the bowels. Acute constipation is most often caused by a lack of fibre and water in the diet, and a lack of exercise. Chronic constipation is much more serious. It involves the inability to readily evacuate the bowels over longer periods of time - months or years - and can lead to more serious health issues.
If we're "full of it" we can also be overloaded with toxins, which can result in a number of health concerns. Ongoing constipation can lead to poor digestion, bloating, gas, fatigue, weight gain, headaches, excessive mucous, poor skin, and even depression. Some health professionals believe toxic build-up may be related to conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivity and other more critical health issues.
One practical step we can take to avoid constipation is to increase our dietary fibre. Increasing the fibre content in our diet is not difficult to do, and foods high in fibre also contain many important nutrients essential for optimal health. Consumed on a regular basis, high fibre foods also provide us with the energy and vitality we need from day to day.
Cascara Sagrada. Natural remedies for constipation
Foods that contain fibre and are easy to incorporate into a daily regime include fruits and vegetables such as apples, oranges, pears, bananas, berries, peas, broccoli, sweet potato, corn and carrots. Another great source of fibre are beans (kidney and baked), lentils, almonds and other nuts, seeds such as sunflower and pumpkin seeds, and whole grain breads and pastas. It's also important to drink plenty of water daily to maintain digestive health.
If you do suffer from the occasional bought of constipation then AIM Cascara Sagrada™ can help.
Cascara sagrada (botanical name, Frangula purshiana) is a deciduous tree native to the Pacific Northwest and can be found in forests ranging from northern California to British Columbia. Spanish for "sacred bark" Cascara Sagrada is also know as rhamnus purshiana, cascara, and California buckthorn.
Both native and immigrant Americans have used the reddish-brown bark of the tree continually for at least 1,000 years as a laxative natural medicine, commercially called "Cascara Sagrada". Today, the bark is aged or cured and then ground into a powder before it is used in commercial preparations.
Cascara sagrada contains compounds called anthroquinones, which are responsible for cascara's powerful laxative effects. Anthraquinones trigger wavelike contractions in the large intestine, known as peristalsis, which keeps food moving through the digestive system causing the urge to have a bowel movement..
Cascara sagrada bark can produce a mild, gentle effect and is recognized as a safe, natural alternative to the otherwise harsh, over-the-counter laxative remedies. Studies have also shown that cascara sagrada is especially gentle and effective in easing chronic constipation experienced in the elderly. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Health Canada recognize cascara sagrada as a safe and effective herb, and AIM Cascara Sagrada™ has been issued a Natural Product Number (NPN) in Canada, which indicates Health Canada has assessed the product for its safety, claim, and quality.
A diet rich in fibre can help manage and protect against many health conditions, reduce transit time providing a more thorough evacuation of waste, and prevent constipation. If you do need occasional relief and are feeling the discomforts of constipation, then AIM Cascara Sagrada™ may be just what you need, for a moving experience.
For more information about AIM Cascara Sagrada™ please visit our website at http://www.followthegreen.com where you can read more, download a data sheet and watch a video. As with any nutritional or dietary supplement, it is always recommended to read the literature thoroughly to find out if this product is right for you, and consult a health care practitioner if you have any medical conditions or concerns.
A Member of The AIM Companies for over twenty-four years, Joanne Jackson takes pride in sharing her knowledge of nutrition and the AIM products with others. As an advocate of healthy eating and proper nutrition, Joanne understands that the choices we make, and choosing them wisely, is the key to wellness. Joanne holds a certificate in Nutrition: Studies and Applications and a certificate in Natural Health Fundamentals. She is currently studying for her diploma as a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. http://www.followthegreen.com
Cascara Sagrada. Natural remedies for constipation
No comments:
Post a Comment