How often should you take a laxative??

[sugaplum]

Hello Ladies,

I was just wondering at how often you should take a laxative? Can you suggest any that are gentle? I was told it should be every week. Not sure. :look.

I loved to hear what you ladies have to say. Thank you in advance. :rosebud:

[tanyshar]

I was always told that you shouldnt take them that often in order that your system doesnt get dependant on them. A gentle laxative I think would be an herbal one such as the smooth move tea. HTH

[pressncurl]

You should only use laxatives when necessary (like if you haven't had a bowel movement in a week), not regularly. Normal bowel movements for most people are once a day to once every couple of days depending on diet.

[mkstar826]

you should be having 1-3 bm's a day for good colon health. if you're not having them often, then you should up your fiber intake and try a laxative tea until the fiber kicks in. i wouldn't use any of the laxative pills because like someone else said your system can become dependent.

[Ashee]

NEVER!!! :eek:
The laxtatives relax the bowel muscles therefore making them independent on them. You want to stimulate the muscles instead of relax them. That way they will become stronger & work the way they should, moving things out on a regular basis.
You want natural stimulants like Sea Salt (Epsom Salt) Water, Cayanne Pepper, Woodroot Tonic, Senna Teas, etc.
Also, you must add bulk to your diet. Fiber, Fennel Seeds, Romain Lettus, & other such ruffage MUST be in your diet in order to sustain proper movement.
-HTH

[ThickHair]

I agree never. If you eat fiber filled foods and drink enough water, your bowels will move on their own.

You mess around taking them laxitives and you might never poop without them again.

[ms.sweetevie]

you should be having 1-3 bm's a day for good colon health. if you're not having them often, then you should up your fiber intake and try a laxative tea until the fiber kicks in. i wouldn't use any of the laxative pills because like someone else said your system can become dependent.

The gentelman said at GNC the same exact thing! But the lady at the health food store said you should do a massive colon cleansing with each new season. She gave me Super Colon Cleanse and whew....just stay in the weekend you do it!