Triphala and Yoga
#206718 - 08/19/05 08:59 AM
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Hi everyone. I hardly ever post but have gotten such great help from just "lurking" and seeeing what everybody else does. I just wanted to tell everyone of the success I have had using triphala and practising yoga. I had to be patient with the triphala but now I wouldn't be without it. I have a BM everyday and no, really absolutely no, bloating. I have been a fitness instructor for 20 yrs and never had abs like this because I was always a little,or alot, bloated.I now have hip bones! The help from the yoga was immediate. If I miss to many days, I don't feel as well as when I stay with my practise. I also teach yoga but that is totally different than practising. I hope this helps someone. 
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Red Headed Irish Gal with a Tummy Ache
IBS-C
Edited by Kirksirishrose (08/19/05 09:00 AM)
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jaime
ibs-a (mostly d) // vegetarian
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yep yoga is a life saver..if I miss it I get all out of keel!! good for you!!
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Hi Jaime, No, triphala is an 'ayurvedic' herbal remedy.It's a
mixture of three Indian herbs, Haritaki,Bibhitaki,and Amalaki.
It's typically sold in HFS's. Generally you take two 500mg
capsules per day.Beth(Augie) and I are taking it, but neither
of us have noticed any benefits from it,and I've been taking
it for about two months. I think it's primarily for C, but
may work for D. -Bob
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Hi Irish Gal, Say how long did it take for the triphala to
bring about noticeable results? Thanks -Bob
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2000mg of triphala twice a day! (total of 4000 mg a day). Here's a link to the product I take with mg and dose recommendation. Triphala Maybe you might try a higher dose?
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Here's a link that helps explain Triphala. Triphala The important parts are 1. it is not an addictive laxative that you become dependent on and is suppose to be safe to use daily for the rest of your life, if you want. And 2. it is suppose to actually tone your insides the longer you use it.
That's what I have read, not what I'm saying. I'm not a scientist, so I am taking it on faith.  The fact that Dr. Andrew Weil supports it's safety and use for constipation makes me feel better since he is more Legit and "conservative" in his advice, at least in my opinion. I don't think he would recommend something that was harmful.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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4000mg!!!! Wow, I've been just taking 1000 per day, maybe
that's why it's not doing anything noticeable. I think
that's what Dr.Weil recommended, I'll have to check when I
go home now. Thanks for the link! -Bob
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It took about a month for me to see a big difference although I noticed little things right away. I started by taking a larger dose and have now lowered it to what I am thinking of as maintanence. As with all natural treatments, it takes longer to see results and it can be very individualized. But that is what I think the beauty of natural healing is, individualized to each person, not cookie cutter because we are all different and unique HTH
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Red Headed Irish Gal with a Tummy Ache
IBS-C
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Thanks Irish Rose, I've been doing 1000mg for two months,Beth
suggested 4000, so I'm going to try that as soon as I get
some more. -Bob
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How many grams did you start with and how long did you stay at that amount? What is your "maintainance dose?
Do you take any other supplements with the triphala...like SFS or magnesium or probiotics?
Thanks! 
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Are you still on that and how long has it been for you? HOw much do you take? I wonder if I didn't give it enough time. I did notice it helped bloating but I was messing with too many other things at the time to tell if it helped my bm's. I wonder if I can try it again...and if it's okay to take while pregnant. I'll have to ask my doctor, but I should probably wait until after the baby just in case. I'm just sticking to my miralax right now since that's about all that's safe, and it works, but I have to double up on the dosage. Have you thought of trying it yet or are you still debating?
Love Jessica
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Sorry it took so long for me to respond. I take Nature's Herbs right now although I have taken many different brands as I find them and they have all been equally effective.I currently take 2200 mg/day but in the beginning I was taking 4995 mg/day. As I began to feel better, I started to cut back. This is where I am now and I am afraid to go any lower
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Red Headed Irish Gal with a Tummy Ache
IBS-C
Edited by Kirksirishrose (08/23/05 01:26 PM)
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Is it pretty safe to be taking all that? You can take it long term right? Does it help your BM's AND bloating? How long has it been working? Hopefully it's not one of those things that only lasts short term. Sounds great though, you are the first success story I've heard on Triphala!
Jessica
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