Needs of Fiber DietFiber is very filling and gives a pleasant satisfied feeling in the stomach. When a person eats sufficient fiber they normally experience regular bowel movements. Fiber works in several ways. Fiber (also called roughage or bulk) promotes the wavelike contractions that keep food moving through the intestine. Also, high-fiber foods expand the inside walls of the colon. This eases the passage of waste. Fibrous substances pass through the intestine undigested. They also absorb many times their weight in water, resulting in softer, bulkier stools. Because of this action, some digestive tract disorders may be avoided, halted, or even reversed simply by following a high-fiber diet. All this is an advantage with constipation, diarrhea, IBS and they also added advantage for those who wish to keep their weight down, or to lose weight.Why Ispagula Husk (Psyllium Husk) is the best one in the field of fiber diets?The effects of this herb are quite astonishing and the work it does within the body can be felt in a very short period of time. Here, I will describe the inherited actions of Ispagula Husk on different organ/diseases that were already established by fiber diet investigators.- It has the property of absorbing and retaining water and has therefore been used as a bulk providing medium in the treatment of diarrhea & constipation. - On account of its content of mucilage, it is effective in heartburn and stomach allergy as a demulcent. - These fibers are unrelated chemically, however, they all have one thing in common -- they can't be digested by the human body. For this reason, they can help correct disorders of the large intestine (colon), and keep it functioning normally. - It soothes the inflamed and irritated tissues. Promotes the growth of friendly bacteria in the colon. Relieves hemorrhoids by reducing irritation of the distended veins. - It is binds to fat to eliminate it from the body. So, Ispaghula husk can be used in treating moderately raised cholesterol levels. Recently, the Indian Heart Journal published a review of an study, which is conclude that the Ispaghula husk (psyllium) is nearly as effective as simvastatin for improving the lipid profile of hyperlipidemic patients. This inheriting characteristic of the Ispaghula husk also helps in weight management. - Rapid digestion leads to a rapid release of glucose (sugar) into the bloodstream. To cope with this, the body has to release large amounts of insulin into the bloodstream, and this can make a person more likely to develop gallstones and kidney stones (in addition to diabetes and high cholesterol). Additional fiber in the diet will slow digestion and lessen the effects of insulin. - Moreover, it is found to be effective on various diseases and also reduces the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, diverticulitis (defects in the weakened walls of the colon), colitis, ulcers and irritable bowl syndrome. - Ispaghula is particularly useful in those who cannot tolerate branhttp://www.leaflady.org/benefits_of_psyllium.htmТы ещё не в магазине?