Water Everywhere But Not Much Drunk

Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at 07:59

Well, my goal for today was to up my intake of water.  I did manage to do that but so far only 48 ounces which is probably close to half of what I'm supposed to have. 

I don't have a scale so don't have any idea what I weigh - just that it's too much but I'm guessing that I should be drinking about 80 ounces of water today.

I will try to get another glass drunk which will put me at about 60 ounces.  At least that's better than none or 8 ounces!  I don't drink anything else except occasionally herbal tea when my daughter makes it for me so it's amazing I'm not a shrunk up prune.

No wrinkles yet but I'm sure they are lurking just waiting to pop out if I don't decide to stick to the drinking program.

I also tried to start an intestinal cleanse.  It is my understanding that a healthy intestinal tract is the foundation of a healthy body so thought this would be a good cleanse to start with especially since it takes a few months to really do a thorough cleanse at my age.

It is supposed to be good for the spare tire so common in middle age too.  I guess the belly stores the extra waste and the cleanse will allow the body to rid itself of the toxins.

So if you have a "gut" you might want to give it a try.

A pot belly precedes many diseases.  From Liver disorders to intestinal disorders to gout to heart attacks.  Don't need any of that.

I said I "tried" to start an intestinal cleanse because I discovered that instead of the whole psyllium husks that I was supposed to have I had obtained the whole seed.  Just didn't work.  Oh well, for those who are more together than I here's the directions for that cleanse:

Ingredients:
Whole psyllium husk (NOT the powder)
Blackstrap Molasses (optional)
warm Water

The psyllium husks provide fiber and lubrication for the bowels.  They expand in the body enabling them to gather up the fecal matter within and stuck to the intestinal walls.  I know it's pretty yukky to talk about but, well, take a look around at all the pot belly's walking around and maybe someone, hmmm, should.

The blackstrap molasses is a wonderful source of minerals and vitamins.  The benefit that comes from the molasses is first, of course, taste, and second, it is a bowel regulator and it also helps prevent constipation and colitis.  It has the added advantage of not digesting entirely in the stomach thereby entering the intestinal tract and it is consumed in the intestines.  Because of this, the nutrients are made available in the intestinal tract where they are needed to help with the cleansing process.

It is suggested to take the mix four times per day before meals.

First week:  1 level teaspoon whole psyllium husks, 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses.  Dissolve in 8 to 12 ounces of  warm water.  Drink it right away and then follow up with another 8 to 12 ounces of water.

After the first week, use 1 level Tablespoon whole psyllium husks, 1 teaspoon blackstrap molasses.  All the other directions remain the same.

I've done this before but not very faithfully and not for very long.  It is not hard nor expensive to do.  It actually tastes pretty good.  Remembering to take it four times per day is the difficult part.  Everything else is easy.

Hopefully will start this by the end of the week.