Secrets of Lowering Cholesterol and Maintain Colon Health Caveat: Please don

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Secrets of Lowering Cholesterol and Maintain
Colon HealthCaveat Please dont use it as
substitute for medicine People with medical
concerns should consult with their physicians

• Shu-Chen (Susan) Lee
• Chin- Class of 68, TFGH
• 5-minute Show-N-Tell Program
• September 8, 2008

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What is the Psyllium (Psyllium Seed Husk)?
It's the coating around the seed of the Psyllium
plant.
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Benefits of the Psyllium

• Psyllium- All natural soluble Fiber
• Benefits that I experienced, it
• maintains healthy cholesterol levels
• aids in weight loss control
• maintains healthy blood pressure levels
• treats (i.e., ease the pain of) hemorrhoids.  
• According to my gastroenterologist, its main
  benefit, is in preventing constipation and
  promoting colon health.
• The natural fiber in Psyllium increases the
  weight of our bowels, and acts as a safe
  laxative.

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Benefits of the Psyllium

• Additional benefits that I am told
• it can help diarrhea (since it contains
  carbohydrates).
• It can help ease the pain of cystitis.
• In some studies, it has been shown that Psyllium
  Husk can improve lipid control in Type 2
  diabetes.
• Psyllium Husks have anti-inflammatory properties,
  and can be beneficial for those with diabetes.
• It treats IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
• It treats yeast infections.
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Why is Psyllium Husk effective for bowel problems?

• It can absorb anything that is 8-16 times its
  weight. Its bulky fiber qualities makes it an
  effective laxative.
• The husk swells when it comes in contact with
  water.
• It helps to absorb toxins located in our bowels.
• Psyllium Husk forms a gelatin-like mass in the
  colon, which also keeps the bowels nice and soft.

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Psyllium Excellent Dietary Fiber Supplement

• How much fiber should you consume each day?
• One should consume 25-35 grams of fiber per day
  as a step toward staying regular and preventing
  colon cancer.
• While there is no RDA (Recommended Daily
  Allowance) for dietary fiber, experts at the NCI
  (National Cancer Institute) and ADA (American
  Dietetic Association) recommend eating 25-35
  grams of fiber per day as a step toward staying
  regular and preventing colon cancer.
• Most Americans consume only 10-15 grams of fiber
  per day. (See back up charts - fiber counts)
• 1 apple 2.76 grams of fiber 1 orange 3.14
  grams of fiber, 1 packet of healthy whole grain
  oatmeal 4 g of soluble fiber 2 g insoluble
  fiber
• Thus, most people are 15-20 grams short of the
  daily goal of 25-35 grams of fiber.

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Suggestions of taking Psyllium

• Twice a day, stir about 1.25 Tablespoons into a
  10 fl oz. glass of (lukewarm) water or juice.
  Consume immediately. This provides 13 gram
  fiber daily.
• It can be consumed anytime. My preferred times
  are twice daily before breakfast and dinner.
• The cost of a can of the Psyllium (12 oz, i.e.,
  340 g, 57 Tablespoons) is about 5.95 at Trader
  Joes (titled Secrets of the Psyllium).
• Drink more water initially (to prevent
  constipation).

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• Wish you Healthy and Happy, my friends!!

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• Backup Charts
• - Fiber Counts

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Wondering how much fiber is in some of your
favorite foods?
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Wondering how much fiber is in some of your
favorite foods?