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Here are just a few of the benefits of adding one or two spoonfulls of Psyllium to your diet.

Clears Constipation, Helps Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s Disease and Haemorrhoids. Cuts Bad Cholesterol and Raises Good Cholesterol.

A survey carried out recently by the National Fibre Council showed that 88 percent of Americans have no idea how many grams of fibre they need a day, or indeed what foods they should eat in order to get that fibre.

If your diet is poor, then the all natural supplement Psyllium may be the solution you are searching for for.

Psyllium is an annual herb that grows in fairly barren places in full sunlight to about 16 inches in height, it has for years occupied an important place among healing plants. Raised primarily in West Pakistan and parts of India, it has also been experimentally planted elsewhere, especially in Arizona.

For 100’s of years, Psyllium has been known for it’s binding properties, and is ordinarily used as a safe and effective natural laxative. As a soluble fibre food source, normal use reduces cholesterol absorbed by the body. Very rich in dietary fibre. Psyllium is also a great way to help in lowering cholesterol. Different studdies have shown it to be more beneficial than bran, in helping regularity.

Psyllium is mainly fibre so it doesn’t get absorbed by the body. Its calories are negligible and it adds lots of bulk to help keep your digestive system moving. Often used to treat and relieve constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, haemorrhoids, and other intestinal disorders. High fibre foods, of which Psyllium is among the best, also help to reduce high blood pressure, heart disease, cholesterol, and weight (obesity).

It has also been discovered that Psyllium can help decrease the bad cholesterol in the blood while it raises the good kind of cholesterol needed by our bodies. Psyllium fibre is not broken down as it moves through the digestive system. It becomes gelatinous when mixed with water and provides bulk, which moves digesting food through the intestines more easily. This kind of soluble fibre adds bulk and volume to the digestive tract.

Some studies have also suggested that regular use of Psyllium husk supplements may help excrete more fat in stools, translating to weight loss. Other studies suggest it may also be an aid in lowering blood sugar counts. As it is non-abrasive, Psyllium is very gentle for sensitive cell walls.

Psyllium husks are very safe and are used by millions and millions of people all over the world every day. In an eight-week trial of people who added Psyllium to their diets. It was shown that. Total cholesterol reduced by 14 percent and unwanted LDL cholesterol by 20 percent. In studies lasting over two months, triglyceride’s came down to just over half of the baseline levels.

Psyllium is high in soluble fibre. That means, we only need to eat a small portion to contribute to the soluble fibre required to help achieve a cholesterol- reducing effect. The mucilage content of a Psyllium seed is thought to range between 10-30 percent. When the seed is placed in water, the outer walls swell up to 14 times its original size, as a thickened layer of mucilage forms around the seed. This then helps to line the colon with a slippery coating, increase the contractions of the lower bowel. This helps to absorb and excrete toxic substances.

Psyllium can be ordered in a many different ways and it can be found in many health food stores. There are Psyllium seeds, powders, husks and capsules to name a few.

Which ever way you decide to take it, remember you need to drink plenty of fluids during the day as well. It is very absorbent, so you need to drink lots of fluids. This is very important just after you have taken your Psyllium.

My favorite choice is Psyllium Husk Powder. I prefer to buy the Organic product as I discovered that in India and Pakistan, too many pesticides are used in it’s production. I mix it with water and drink it, then I follow with a good sized glass of filtered water.

With the type of diet counted as normal in the UK and US these days, lots of people have small sticky bowel movements. No doubt because so much of the food we eat is highly refined and is sticky by nature. Causing severe stress on our bowels, intestines and body.

Give your body a break, start taking Psyllium, look better, feel better and be better.

Aiden has been writing and publishing articles on-line for over 4 years. Pilates and wellbeing is his greatest interest and his Sister Anne-Marie manages A Pilates Studio in San Diego. Where you can find fully Qualified Pilates Teachers and Trainers offering Pilates Classes and Workouts with all the latest Equipment. Located on Bernardo Centre Drive, Pilates Passion serves Rancho Penasquitos, Escondido, Scripps Ranch, 4S Ranch, Santa Luz, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Carmel Valley and North County San Diego.