Welcome to another edition of Common Ground Online. Here's what's in this week's edition:
- Dealing with Bowel Issues - Diarrhea & Constipation
- Overview of Recent Conference Call
- Crunch Time at Our Support Center
Digestive problems and bowel issues are a major source of concern and frustration for many Truehope Participants. If it's not cramping and diarrhea, its cramping and constipation. What causes these conditions? There are many factors including diet, genetics, over-use of laxatives or diarrhea medication, or simply the use of many different types of prescription medications, which can produce either condition. Whatever the cause, here are some suggestions to help you cope:
Diarrhea
We have found that our calcium supplement, Truehope BMD works extremely well for most types of diarrhea. Take two tablets three to six times daily on an empty stomach and drink plenty of water. You can purchase Truehope BMD online at myTruehope.net or by calling the Truehope order desk.
Some people also experience relief using digestive enzymes (found at your local health food store).
Food suggestions? Green bananas, cheddar cheese, peanut butter,
mangoes, papayas and applesauce
are all good choices. Stay away from most dairy products (some cheese and yogurts can be tolerated), high fat foods, extremely high fibre foods (fibre can worsen diarrhea), and caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea & colas). Always drink plenty of water.
Does having diarrhea reduce the effectiveness of EMPowerplus? Absolutely. If you're using EMPowerplus and you have consistent diarrhea then much of what you're taking is being flushed out with the diarrhea. Your body cannot effectively use what it cannot keep in the digestive system. Controlling diarrhea will allow your body to properly absorb EMPowerplus.
Constipation
Eat plenty of foods high in dietary fibre such as whole grains, vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds. We have found that flax seeds and flax seed oil work particularly well for constipation.
Eating more foods with high fibre content really is the key to controlling constipation naturally. Download this informative document for more info on fibre and foods containing fibre.
Caution! Avoid the use of laxatives if at all possible. Over-use of laxatives can weaken the bowel and cause you to become dependent on their use.
As with diarrhea, constipation can also affect the proper absorption of EMPowerplus. Getting your constipation under control will allow EMPowerplus to work at its best.
In our most recent Truehope conference call on August 3, David Hardy discussed the recent court victory for Truehope in Canada. The judge cleared Truehope of any wrong-doing and acquitted Truehope on the charge of selling a drug with out a proper Drug Identification Number (DIN). Health Canada had tried on several occasions to stop EMPowerplus from coming across the border but Truehope persisted, believing that many participants were dependent on EMPowerplus for their mental well-being. The judge, Gerald Meagher, agreed saying that Truehope acted how any reasonable company would have acted if faced with a similar decision. Judge Meager went so far as to say that in the interest of safety, Truehope has a legal obligation to continue providing support and access to EMPowerplus for participants in Canada.
Later in the call, the issue of Protracted Withdrawal was addressed once again. David gives more insight into this debilitating condition and offers real suggestions to help deal with the symptoms.
This is a call you won’t want to miss. Take a moment and listen to or download the recording today on www.myTruehope.net.
Our support staff is working hard to provide you with the best possible program resources. We have been unusually busy these past few weeks answering calls and providing program information and support. We will return your calls or answer your questions by email as soon as we possibly can - usually within one to three business days depending on the nature of the call or question. Please visit our support site at www.myTruehope.net for commonly asked questions and answers as well as access to many program resources including the message boards and conference call archives.
We are constantly striving to improve our support program resources with the goal of helping you achieve the mental wellness you deserve. We are happy to have you with us and appreciate your support and patience as we grow.
Yours in health,
The Truehope Support Staff
Truehope Nutritional Support Ltd.
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We hope you're enjoying the summer with family and friends. Don't forget to take your EMPowerplus with you on your vacation!