I Have A Theory

Theory: Any conversation, no matter the topic, leads back to one thing - poop.

Poop is universal. Everyone poops. No one wants to talk about it (unless you are related to me), but it is true. The unfortunate problem in our 'modern', 'civilized' society is that people do not poop enough. Look at the ads we see on television, in magazines, and online for laxatives, fiber supplements, and digestion regulating yogurt. They are everywhere! Why is there a demand for these products? Let's face it folks - we're backed up. One of my semi-scientific observations is that there is a direct correlation between reduced sugar intake and increased regularity. If you don't poop as much as you eat, you're constipated. Any doctor who doesn't tell you this, or tells you that mild constipation is normal; isn't worth the $20 co-pay.

"According to the 1991 National Health Interview Survey, about 4 1/2 million people in the United States say they are constipated most or all of the time. Those reporting constipation most often are women, children, and adults age 65 and over." http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/constipation/prevalence.htm

"Persons who love to eat anything with sugar in it will find themselves constipated most of the time. Keep sugar intake to a minimum. If you are a normal person without problems such as diabetes, it is perfectly normal to use natural sugar; but in limit. Limit your intake of ice-creams and sugar filled pastries." http://www.buzzle.com/articles/constipation-cures-natural-remedies-relief.html (What this article does not mention is one of the major sources of sugar in the American diet - Soft Drinks)

"According to the National Soft Drink Association (NSDA), consumption of soft drinks is now over 600 12-ounce servings (12 oz.) per person per year. Since the late 1970`s the soft drink consumption in the United States has doubled for females and tripled for males. The highest consumption is in the males between the ages of 12 - 29; they average 1/2 gallon a day or 160 gallons a year. " http://www.everyday-wisdom.com/soft-drink-consumption.html

Seriously?!?!?!?!? 1/2 Gallon per day?!? No wonder we're backed up! Is there anyone out there who would like to be a guinea pig for me? If you drink a half gallon of soft drinks per day, and are constipated, switch out your soda for water, juice, coffee, and unsweetened tea for a week. Let me know what happens.

Stay Regular - Avoid Sugar!

JamiK