Parkinson’s Treatment Tricks for Constipation | University …

Over the years we have noticed that Parkinsons disease patients commonly present with constipation. We always recommend as much daily vigorous exercise as is possible, and drinking 6-8 glasses of water a day. If that doesnt work, we have over the last ten years handed people this formula, which has been a secret that has been refined by Janet Romrell, P.A.-C in our practice.

Constipation is an alteration in stool frequency, consistency, and/or passage of stool. The normal pattern of bowel movements can and will vary by 1 to 3 days. A stool-voiding pattern of every day or every other day is encouraged.

Note that the daily recommended fiber intake: 20 30 grams

Millers (unprocessed wheat) Bran* 1 cup

Applesauce cup

Prune Juice cup

Mix these ingredients together and refrigerate. Replace the mixture each week. Take 1 2 Tablespoons daily for one week for desired results. If needed, you may increase dose by 1 Tablespoon each week. Stool frequency and gas may increase the first few weeks but will usually adjust after one month.

*Millers Bran is unprocessed wheat bran. This may be purchased at most large grocery stores and is found with either the hot cereals or flours and baking goods. The most commonly found brand name is Hodgson Mill and it comes in a brown 14 oz. box. Millers Bran may also be purchased in bulk at health food stores.

You can also sprinkle bran on food to supplement your fiber intake.

The bowel clean out should be done before starting on the bowel program that is outlined for you by your physician. This should be done on a day when you will be at home all day to minimize the risk of accidentally soiling your clothes. The bowel clean out is a two-part procedure:

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