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