on 23/12/00 17:27, matesz at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> Nancy,
>
> How much water are you drinking?  When low carbing you need even more than 8
> (8-ounce glasses of water per day).  The lower I go in carbs, the more water
> I crave and want to drink; it helps dilute concentrated urine.  Constipation
> can sometimes be caused by not drinking enough water or not taking in enough
> magnesium.  Even eating as little as 40 grams of carbs/day, it is possible
> to have a bowel movement every day or at least every other day.
>
> If you are not consuming an abundance of vegetables, in particular dark
> leafy greens, you may be short of magnesium. If you are drinking distilled
> water or reverse osmosis treated water, you may be short on other minerals
> as well.  If you are drinking either of these demineralized waters, I
> suggest getting a product called CONCENTRACE  liquid mineral drops (from the
> Great Salt Lakes, sold in health food stores) and adding 1/2 teaspoon to a
> quart of wate (preferably filtered water) per day and drinking that, in
> addition to more water.
>
> Deep breathing and exercise are also good for stimulating your bowels.
>
> Rachel Matesz

Thank you for your detailed suggestions, I will up my water intake, it might
be as simple as that. It's already tough for me to drink 2 liters a day, but
I'll try.

Nancy.