Bloating and distention article plus Passover help
#173813 - 04/26/05 09:53 AM
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tmc
Reged: 03/07/05
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Thank you, Heather, for posting the excellent article on bloating and distention---finally some definitive info on this subject (I've heard so many conflicting things from intelligent and presumably well-informed physicians over the past few years!). For people observing Passover--just wanted to say that I've been doing really well (unexpectedly) by maintaining my 3x daily pre-meal SFS routine alongside my 3x daily post-meal flaxseed (acceptable for Passover acc. to many authorities) routine, but most importantly, have used quinoa (also acceptable for Passover) as a substitute for oatmeal, rice, white bread etc. It's been incredibly helpful--so if you haven't already, give it a try. (You can make it sweet for bkfst with cinnamon, brown sugar and peeled apples, or savory as a side dish with mushrooms, garlic, bay leaf etc. Pretty yummy). And--have been eating the minimum amt of matzah (not a good food for ppl with IBS-C). Good luck!
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I've been eating a ton of baked potatoes with things too!
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Fructose and MSG intollerant
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Say, sorry for my ignorance, but where is that article? Haven't been able to find it. Thanks- 
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Flaxseeds
#173930 - 04/26/05 01:08 PM
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lithelady
Reged: 08/15/03
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Loc: Novato, CA
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Hi,
How much do you take per dose and how many times per day?
Do you grind the seeds?
Have you seen any diff between using black and golden flaxseeds?Txs.
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Many years of C-IBS and pain too for past 2 years-
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Don't think I am. Are they reprinted anywhere on the website? (Hope this doesn't put me into the category of those who ask stupid repetitive questions...)
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click on the "IBS News and Reviews" main link at the top of your page, and you'll see the great big long list of links for all past newsletters.
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I don't know if it would be considered a dose, exactly, as it's really a food. I've seen recommendations for 2 tbsp/day, though I think that is primarily for the nutritional benefits, and not for IBS mgmt. Personally, I take a little over 1 tbsp 3x/day (i.e. abt 3 tbsp over the course of the entire day), and I have it at the end of each meal. I take it ground (you can buy it whole, or ground as flaxseed meal) as I'm assuming this breaks down the fiber somewhat, as per Heather's recommendations. I dissolve it in a little liquid (it's very tasty in soymilk--though not on Passover if that's a consideration-- it's fine also in a little warm water). As with all things, everyone is difft so you'll pbbly want to experiment with it. Also, I built up to the 3x/daily gradually to allow my body to adjust. Good luck---if you are able to tolerate it, it not only helps manage constipation, it's supposed to be very healthful (omegas etc.). Good luck with it.
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