Here are just a few of the benefits of adding one or two spoonfulls of Psyllium to your daily diet .

Clears Constipation, Helps Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn's Disease and Haemorrhoids. Cuts Bad Cholesterol and Improves Good Cholesterol.

A recent survey by the National Fibre Council showed that 88 percent of Americans have no idea how many grams of fibre they need a day, or indeed the sort of foods they should eat in order to get that fibre.

If you have a poor diet , then the all natural supplement Psyllium may be the answer you are looking for.

Psyllium is an annual herb that grows in mostly hot and dry places in full sunlight to about sixteen inches in height, it has long occupied an important place among medicinal plants. Harvested most often in West Pakistan and parts of India, it has also been experimentally planted elsewhere , especially in Arizona.

Psyllium is known for it's binding properties , and is commonly used as a safe and effective natural laxative. As a good source of fibre , normal use reduces cholesterol absorbed by the body. It is rich in dietary fibre . Psyllium is also a great way to help inreducing cholesterol. Studies have shown it to be more beneficial than bran, in helping regularity .

Psyllium is mainly fibre so it doesn't get absorbed by the body. Its calorie value is almost nil and it adds lots of bulk to help keep your digestive system moving. frequently used to treat and relieve constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, haemorrhoids, and other intestinal disorders. High fibre foods, of which Psyllium is among the best, also help to reduce high blood pressure, heart disease, cholesterol, and weight (obesity).

It has also been found that Psyllium can help diminish the bad cholesterol in the blood while it raises the good kind of cholesterol required by our bodies. Psyllium fibre is not broken down as it passes through the digestive system . It becomes gelatinous when mixed with water and provides bulk, which moves digesting food through the intestines more easily. This form of soluble fibre adds bulk and volume to the digestive tract.

Other studies have also suggested that regular use of Psyllium husk supplements may help excrete more fat in stools, translating to weight loss. Other studies suggest it may also be good in lowering blood sugar counts. As it is non-abrasive, Psyllium is very gentle for sensitive cell walls.

Psyllium husks are very safe and are used by many millions of people throughout the world each day . In an eight-week trial of people who added Psyllium to their diets. It was recorded that. Total cholesterol fell by 14 percent and harmful LDL cholesterol by 20 percent. In studies lasting more than two months, triglyceride's came down to just over less than 50% of baseline levels.

Psyllium is rich in soluble fibre. , we only need to eat a small serving to contribute to the soluble fibre needed to help achieve a cholesterol- reducing effect. The mucilage content of a Psyllium seed is estimated to range between 10-30 percent . As soon as the seed is placed in water, the outer walls swell up to 14 times its original size, as a thickened layer of mucilage forms around the seed. This process helps to line the colon with a slippery film , increase the contractions of the lower bowel. to absorb and excrete toxic substances.

Psyllium can be bought in a many different ways and it can be found in a great many health food stores. There are Psyllium seeds, powders, husks and capsules to name a few.

What ever way you decide to take it, remember you need to drink a good ammount of fluids during the day as well. It is very absorbent , so you need to drink lots of fluids. Of great importance just after you have taken your Psyllium.

My favorite choice is Psyllium Husk Powder. I like to buy the Organic version as I have heard that in India and Pakistan, lots of pesticides are used in it's production. I mix it with water and drink it , then I have a good sized glass of filtered water .

With the sort of diet which is thought of as normal in the UK and US these days, lots of people have small sticky bowel movements. caused because so much of the food we eat is highly processed and is sticky by nature. This causes severe stress on our intestines, bowels and body .

Give your body a break , start taking Psyllium, just feel and be better .

Aiden has been writing and publishing articles on-line for over 4 years. Pilates andwellness is his interest and his Sister Anne-Marie manages A Pilates Studio in San Diego. Here you will find fully Qualified Pilates Teachers and Trainers offering Pilates Classes and Workouts with all the latest Equipment. Located on Bernardo Centre Drive, Pilates Passion serves Rancho Penasquitos, Escondido, Scripps Ranch, 4S Ranch, Santa Luz, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Carmel Valley and North County San Diego.