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DEAR DR. GOTT: I have checked Kroger, Wal-Mart and Meijer for bran to make your colon cocktail. All they had was oat bran or rice bran. Are these acceptable for the cocktail of prune juice and applesauce?
DEAR READER: There are several forms of bran, including oat, rice, wheat, corn, barley and millet. I suggest you look in the cereal isle of your local grocery to find All-Bran or other labels that list bran as the initial ingredient.
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DEAR DR. GOTT: In a recent article on constipation, you listed bran as one ingredient in your remedy. I know what bran is, but where can I buy it? I have been unable to find it in any store, nor have any clerks heard of such a product.
DEAR READER: To the best of my knowledge, products such as Kellogg’s All-Bran, Quaker Oat Bran and many others are available in the cereal aisle of most grocery stores. Bran by itself may be beneficial, so if you buy muffins, waffles and other products, be sure to read labels because many commercial oat- and wheat-bran products contain a minimal amount of bran but lots of sodium and fat. Furthermore, oat-bran fiber can lower the absorption of statin medications prescribed for lowering cholesterol.
DEAR DR. GOTT: Can you please reprint your colon cocktail and grape arthritis drink recipes? I clipped them out but seem to have misplaced them when I moved. Thank you.
DEAR READER: My colon cocktail is simply equal portions of applesauce, bran and prune juice. Take 1 or 2 tablespoons each morning to prevent and/or remedy constipation. Be sure to store any extra in the refrigerator. It is best to prepare it in small batches because it lasts only up to three or four days once mixed.
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DEAR DR. GOTT: I have a friend who takes medicine that causes him to be constipated. One of my co-workers said she saw an article in one of your columns for a cocktail for this problem, but she could not remember the ingredients. Her husband used it at one point and had good results.
It’s odd that I write because I have an ileostomy and have exactly the opposite problem. I take tincture of opium, which slows my bowels down and lessens the amount of fluids I lose. Our bodies are amazing, and it’s good to educate ourselves about them with as much knowledge as we can.
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DEAR DR. GOTT: Sometime ago, you published a formula of four natural ingredients to combat constipation. I gave this to a friend who suffers from this but she has lost it. Could you please reprint this? Thank you for your great work.
DEAR READER: I believe the recipe you are looking for is that of my colon cocktail. It consists of equal portions of applesauce, prune juice and bran. One to 2 tablespoons taken daily in the morning should relieve symptoms of constipation. I often advise that it be made in small batches in order to keep it fresh because it does not have a long shelf life. It must also be stored in the refrigerator.
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DEAR DR. GOTT: I often cut out your articles and save them. Unfortunately, I have misplaced one of the most important ones for my well-being. It concerned a natural recipe for bowel regularity. It contained three ingredients, two of which were applesauce and prune juice. The third component is as much a mystery as is the exact amount of each.
DEAR READER: The three ingredients, known as a colon cocktail, are applesauce, prune juice and unprocessed bran. Mix equal portions in a small bowl, and refrigerate for at least one hour to blend. Then take 1 to 2 tablespoons or more, if needed, each day for relief. Refrigerate any unused portions in a sealed container. The remedy may take up to two weeks to be fully effective.
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