Why You May Get Constipation and Gas From Drinking Green Smoothies

Why is it whenever we start drinking nourishing green smoothies does our entire body seem to behave in differently than the way we hope for? I had constipation, enough gas to heat a small city, headaches, and a general loss of get up and go after I started on a green smoothie strategy early last year.

Flatulence and constipation are two things that could initially happen from drinking smoothies. There tends to be consequences linked with change, and our bodies are no different. It has needed the raw food nutrition we are providing it for a very long time, and now that it is getting it, our body is can concentrate on cleaning itself of all the toxins and sludge that's been accumulating for decades, probably decades. The result of all this cleaning from within is what you're experiencing.

Constipation is normally the result of the digestive tract starting to dissolve and release sludge that has been present for years. Since there is over 30 feet of intestines and colon in our body, that's a lot of released material that can accumulate and clog us up for a short period of time. Not only that, but every other organ in our body is beginning their house cleaning process as well and there are only a few ways to get rid of the accumulated trash - nose, mouth, eyes, skin, or colon. Again, there exists a variety of causes for constipation and intestinal gas. But to coin another appropriate saying, "This too shall pass." Literally.

Get more rest than normal and drink plenty of water. This will help move the contaminates through the digestive track quicker. To help with gas, don't consume high in fat snacks at the same time you drink your green smoothie. Shortly, the benefits of the more healthy eating plan will start to reveal positive results. Without being too graphic your bowel movements will eventually start to be more frequent (as they should since we eat three meals a day) and be without any strain. The intestinal gas may last for several months as the body continues to eliminate waste and toxins that have accumulated everywhere into many nooks and crannies. Ultimately, every thing will soon get back to normal and there won't be any obstacles.

It's important to remember you didn't get your body in such sad shape overnight and your body can't reverse the effects of your previous eating habits overnight either. I realize a few of the green smoothie side effects sound pretty embarrassing. Simply think of it as a housecleaning party and there are surely going to be lots of little messes made and dust kicked during the cleanup. However, you will shortly realize the efforts where all worthwhile once things start to work better than they have in a long while. The few months of minor annoyances will be all worthwhile once your body has had time to clean itself from the inside out.

About the Author:   Steve Austin

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