most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-06-19T13:53:41Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/36242 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/36242/anyone-try-phloe-for-constipation Namby Pamby 2011-05-01T23:10:31Z 2012-10-04T10:38:25Z

<p>Dr. Bernstein recommended using "Phloe" for constipation during his Webinar for diabetics last week. Has anyone used Phloe? It's supposedly a product made of prebiotics, fiber and enzymes extracted from New Zealand kiwi fruit.</p> <p><a href="http://www.phloe.co.nz/aboutphloe/howitworks/" rel="nofollow">http://www.phloe.co.nz/aboutphloe/howitworks/</a></p> <p>I've tried probiotics and diagestive enzymes before (supplemented by yams, sweet potatoes and yuca as prebiotics). But has anyone used this? </p> <p>There is porbably nothing I haven't tried, except for a few probiotic brands I haven't purchased yet (I'll be using Natren's Healthy Trinity and Dr. Ohira's soon when my current probiotics run out). But this one I haven't heard of. </p> <p>The constipation I suffer from results from Low Carbing and has two components: (i) lack of moisture in the colon and (ii) pellet-like Bristol chart 1 stool. I've tried various different methods but nothing so far that permanently resolves Big C.</p> <p>Edited 5/16/2011: Before Dr. B used to recommend something called "Pecta-Sol C" powder. Some kind of apple pectin powder. Not sure if this was effective.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/36242/anyone-try-phloe-for-constipation/36264#36264 wtchywmyn 2011-05-02T02:05:44Z 2011-05-02T02:05:44Z

<p>The stuff on the internet about Phloe sounds pretty promising. I haven't used it. This is what I do: I know this sounds kind of weird but, I found cultured coconut milk at my local co-op and its available at Whole Foods. Its kind of like kefir, liquid yogurt. I get the plain and it tastes like bland buttermilk so I add some coconut nectar to it to give it a little sweetness. I think it might be saving me from the low carb slowness. The coconut milk has probiotics added and the coconut nectar is 80% inulin which is a soluble fiber that is pretty awesome. Check the wikipedia for info on it. I used to love buttermilk this reminds me of it a lot.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/36242/anyone-try-phloe-for-constipation/38570#38570 Grok 2011-05-16T08:33:11Z 2011-05-16T08:33:11Z

<p>I'm really empathizing with you guys right now, but here's a thought... just eat the Kiwis!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/36242/anyone-try-phloe-for-constipation/41172#41172 Richard N 2011-05-30T15:49:10Z 2011-05-30T20:11:52Z

<p>I suggest increasing your saturated fat intake for constipation or hard stools. Tallow and lard are great. I don't go with pure paleo so I make beans with lots of lard and/or tallow in them (preparing the beans based on Nourishing Traditions suggestions). Coconut oil is good too. Eat a lot of it at first and see if you get results...and the sat fat is only healthy for you anyway.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/36242/anyone-try-phloe-for-constipation/41283#41283 hemanvt 2011-05-31T11:01:21Z 2011-05-31T11:01:21Z

<p>Chris kresser, who I feel is one of the leading guys in proper gut health, touched on this on constipation on a podcast with Sean croxton of underground wellness. He suggested taking a highly absorbable magnesium supplement like natural calm. I would also suggest eat some fermented foods like sauerkraut and beet kvass.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/36242/anyone-try-phloe-for-constipation/41322#41322 sophie 2011-05-31T16:22:01Z 2011-05-31T16:22:01Z

<p>Magnesium will help with dry stools as it pulls water into the gut. Give it a try!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/36242/anyone-try-phloe-for-constipation/71908#71908 S.Nisha 2011-10-21T16:13:32Z 2011-10-21T16:13:32Z

<p>I'm using Phloe for IBS and it seems to be helping me. I've also been on many medications for constipation, bloating, ect snd nothing really has helped. I think this is a great thing! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/36242/anyone-try-phloe-for-constipation/153582#153582 Erica Munn 2012-10-04T10:38:25Z 2012-10-04T10:38:25Z

<p>Ive tried Phloe and It is a lIFEsaver. BUt it's not available in Canada. Ive had good resluts with Triphala, and Aloe Vera Juice</p>