Fasting for Constipation

[rawrunnergirl]

Not to be gross, but I've struggled w/chronic constipation for 10+ years - going about 1x every 2 weeks! I've been doing raw for a few months now, and am so much better, but still not regular.

I'd really like to do a fast and help with detox - so does anyone know which juices are particularly good for the intestines? Or which type of fast they'd recommend for my issues? I can't do the Master Cleanse cause I live in Mexico and can't find natural maple syrup anywhere! So any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

[soprofound]

Not to be gross, but I've struggled w/chronic constipation for 10+ years - going about 1x every 2 weeks! I've been doing raw for a few months now, and am so much better, but still not regular.

I'd really like to do a fast and help with detox - so does anyone know which juices are particularly good for the intestines? Or which type of fast they'd recommend for my issues? I can't do the Master Cleanse cause I live in Mexico and can't find natural maple syrup anywhere! So any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

1. you can order the maple syrup from off line.

2. spinach spinach spinach...eat as much as you can

3. www.internalcleansing.com

i can't imagine only going "potty" once every two weeks...what does the dr say?

[Red Grapes]

I agree with soprofound!

Spinach, spinach, spinach!

Also, I have found that beet juice can really get things moving, and moving fast. I just finished a seven day water fast, and last fall I did a 32 day juice fast. I can tell you that my digestion has gotten better each time, and that regularity is no longer a problem.

Good luck to you!

[rawrunnergirl]

Thanks so much for the suggestions - I actually went out and bought a bunch of spinach today, and I'll try it out!

[kiwilime]

I just finished a 19 day juice fast...and I am no longer constipated. I was really afraid of being constipated b/c I did enemas during my fast. I was scared to be dependent on it. My bowel movements started to regulate 3 days after my fast.
And the last two days, I have been so regular. I hope it stays this way. I am so happy with the result. Even when I ate raw before I was still constipated. I really do believe in the power of fasting. I may even consider doing another one in the future.

[rawrunnergirl]

Red Grapes & Kiwi... could you please elaborate on what types of juices you used for your juice fast? And what a normal day was like for your (your intake)? Especially for you Kiwi, since it helped with your constipation? I'd really appreciate it!

Today I am going back 100% to raw! Well I'm committing to anyway!! :o But in 2 weeks I hope to start my fast, so I'm researching & preparing...thanks SO much for all the help!