Natural laxative?

[Lotus1]

Anyone got suggestions of a natural laxative that has worked for them?

I read cocoa before breakfast helps.
It seemed to, but isn't working for me now.

What a pain these dry bodies are.
How about installing a water tank inside us LOL

Thank you in advance for suggestions!

Lotus1

[SunshineDaydream]

Lemon water. Drink juice from half of a large lemon in 8 ounces of lukewarm water in the morning an hour before eating breakfast.

[Carebear]

I have found taking a magnesium supplement helpful.  I use a prescription dose of 1000 mg daily.

[Sooki]

I finally found something that works for me (nothing subtle works for long).  Stewed prunes in the morning (6-12 depending...).  I microwave them until very soft.  After eating them (with the liquid), I drink probably 6 glasses of water over the next hour.  I usually drink at least half of that as soda water (because I like it).  A couple of hours later, it works like a charm.  I take a day off now and then or it starts to form gas.

Because of the Sjs, nothing that absorbs water will work for me.  The stewed prunes are fully hydrated already!

[juliechurch]

I know it sound simple but i make my first two cups of coffee vert strong that works for me. But I also eat a lot of veggies high in fiber and if any of that don't work I drink milk or eat Icecream  I am lactose intolerance but that just adds more pain to me but i will go then.

[Lotus1]

mmm Different things for different people it seems.

Thanks for sharing!

Lotus1

[sixty]

I also take magnesium, 1000mg. twice daily.

[SjoGirl]

Have you tried going gluten free? I suffered from terrible constipation for years, it subsided tremendously after I stopped eating gluten. I'm sure it's one of the culprits because I try some every once in a while and if I overindulge have the same problem.