Deglycyrrhizinated licorice Puns

I was using Nature's way which is 75mg per 3 tablets.

Then I found one by Swanson that is 770mg per serving!

And another by Natural Factors that was 400mg which is a capsule , and Planetary Herbals that is 380mg.

Does it matter tablet vs capsule eat vs swallow?

So should I be using a bigger dose?

anyone know of a version of this supplement available with no sweeteners in it? I bought one that has Xylitol and i don't want to be ingesting that particular substance. or sorbitol, sugar etc. If anyone knows of a brand id be grateful. cheers!

I taking sunflower lecithin or Kre-Alkalyn creatine powder triggered the chronic constipation, but I believe it was the sunflower lecithin. The constipation lasted for about 3 months. Lost the urge to go, when I did go, bowel movements were very very weak and only a small amount would come. I had very little "sensation", it wouldn't have that "good" feeling, it was as if I had become numb in a way. Stool was sticky and very small. I figured it would resolve itself as I have had similar experiences with certain dairy products in the past, but it didn't. I tried magnesium, flax seed, probiotic, vitamin C, water, etc. Searched around on google to try and figure out what was going on, came across these posts:

https://forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?threads/slow-transit-constipation-no-pain-just-no-movement.42634/page-3

https://www.curezone.org/forums/fm.asp?i=2240328

• I tried DGL and after two days I started to notice some sensation had returned, the movements were a bit stronger, and more was coming. As the days went on, the urge to go became stronger. Before I was really "listening" for the slightest indication I needed to go, but after starting DGL I began to notice I had strong enough urges that I had to drop whatever I was doing and go to the rest room.

Now I'm feeling pretty good, maybe 90%, enough to say I feel pretty much back to normal.

Just wanted to put this out there for others to try.

Another supplements I have gone back to trying is Alpha brain, because while I experimented with it years ago, I noticed my bowel movements were noticeably stronger, probably because of the Alpha GPC. So I started taking alpha brain again, but only once ever 3 days or so.

Still taking the probiotic for now.

Also I still take ground flax seed every now and then. I grind up the flax seed in a coffee grinder, then put in some ground cinnamon (best is Ceylon Cinnamon, better for liver, less carcinogens etc.), 3 or 4 cloves, and shake in some nut meg, grind it all together. Then I take a banana mash it up in a bowl with a fork, then mix in the flax seed mixture.

I don't think these 3 things are necessary but I continue to do them until I run out.

This is the DGL I use, I take one in the morning on an empty stomatch with water, coffee an hour later. I usually fast in the morning, I only drink straight coffee, nothing added. Licorice interferes with blood clotting drugs, make sure to read about other contraindications.

https://www.amazon.com/Licorice-Extrac

I started having acid reflux/bad heartburn symptoms on and off for the last several months and I tried pantoloc which helped but when I stopped taking it they symptoms came back. I tried to use gaviscon for many days to see if that would help and it did but I didn't want to depend on it for the rest of my life. I read some post here and tried to use probiotics in the morning in the empty stomach at least 30 minutes before breakfast and took Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice root extract (Natural Factors DGL from amazon) 30 minutes before dinner and digestive enzyme immediately before the first bite of dinner. I used to get worse acid reflux at night and the symptoms were sneaking up in the morning but after implementing this method, my symptoms are all gone. I'm gonna wean off the enzyme pill eventually and maybe take it when I need to eat something heavy but I'm planning to replace the pill with something more natural since I realized the acid reflux happened because of my digestive system. I will continue to do more research on what natural stuff helps and so far I think ginger tea might help. I'll update more in the future

Edit: I use a wedge pillow to help with acid reflux at night.

For some, surgery is the only practical solution - even though it may have its own drawbacks and lifelong side-effects. But here are some things to try on your own, before you make that commitment:

• Soft belly - Practice keeping a soft belly. Keeping your core tight, sucking in your abs, etc. reduces space in your abdomen and prevents the possibility of your stomach dropping down. Try to keep a soft belly, even when doing things that can cause/exacerbate HH (e.g., lifting objects, standing up, sneezing, coughing, etc.)
• Abdominal breathing - Breathe from your belly, instead of from your chest. Chest-breathing means you are keeping your belly tight.
• Self-massage - To manipulate the stomach downward. Repeat at least daily for at least several days. Example video: https://youtu.be/qofS1iVuwoQ
  • This video focuses on pressing on different areas than the first video. I haven't tried it but some commenters on the video got relief from it: https://youtu.be/vgLdr8Kkz7E
• Heel drops - Essentially: drinking some water to add weight in the stomach, then drop on your heels to cause inertia to make your stomach drop. Repeat at least daily for at least several days. Example video: https://youtu.be/qu2MQqS2ucY
• Reflux issues - Is it reflux, GERD, or LPR (aka "silent reflux")? See: Acid reflux, GERD and LPR: Know the difference. You may have been prescribed PPIs but are wondering about other options. The following supplements and foods may or may not be appropriate for you, and you may want to discuss them with your doctor before using.
  • Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) - a form of licorice
    • DGL comes in chewable tablets and soothes and coats; really helped with reflux for me. (example: Natural Factors brand on Amazon)
  • Alginate or Alginic Acid
    • Alginic acid creates a kind of foam on top of stomach fluids which can reduce acid moving upward. (example: Acid Block on Amazon).
  • d-Limonene
    • d-Limonene is from orange peel. It is thought to help prompt the esophageal sphincter to close. But for some, it may increase burning, so go slow. (example: Jarrow brand on Amazon)
  • Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)
    • Apple Cider Vinegar appears to help many people with reducing reflux symptoms. Start w/just a tablespoon or two amoun

I don't want to step on anybody's toes here, but the amount of non-dad jokes here in this subreddit really annoys me. First of all, dad jokes CAN be NSFW, it clearly says so in the sub rules. Secondly, it doesn't automatically make it a dad joke if it's from a conversation between you and your child. Most importantly, the jokes that your CHILDREN tell YOU are not dad jokes. The point of a dad joke is that it's so cheesy only a dad who's trying to be funny would make such a joke. That's it. They are stupid plays on words, lame puns and so on. There has to be a clever pun or wordplay for it to be considered a dad joke.

Again, to all the fellow dads, I apologise if I'm sounding too harsh. But I just needed to get it off my chest.

Do your worst!

I'm surprised it hasn't decade.

For context I'm a Refuse Driver (Garbage man) & today I was on food waste. After I'd tipped I was checking the wagon for any defects when I spotted a lone pea balanced on the lifts.

I said "hey look, an escaPEA"

No one near me but it didn't half make me laugh for a good hour or so!

Edit: I can't believe how much this has blown up. Thank you everyone I've had a blast reading through the replies 😂

It really does, I swear!

Because she wanted to see the task manager.

They’re on standbi

Pilot on me!!

BamBOO!

Nothing, he was gladiator.

Dad jokes are supposed to be jokes you can tell a kid and they will understand it and find it funny.

This sub is mostly just NSFW puns now.

If it needs a NSFW tag it's not a dad joke. There should just be a NSFW puns subreddit for that.

Edit* I'm not replying any longer and turning off notifications but to all those that say "no one cares", there sure are a lot of you arguing about it. Maybe I'm wrong but you people don't need to be rude about it. If you really don't care, don't comment.

When I got home, they were still there.

What did 0 say to 8 ?

" Nice Belt "

So What did 3 say to 8 ?

" Hey, you two stop making out "

I won't be doing that today!

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Where ever you left it 🤷‍♀️🤭

This morning, my 4 year old daughter.

Daughter: I'm hungry

Me: nerves building, smile widening

Me: Hi hungry, I'm dad.

She had no idea what was going on but I finally did it.

Thank you all for listening.

There hasn't been a post all year!

You take away their little brooms

It was about a weak back.

Why

It’s pronounced “Noel.”

After all his first name is No-vac

What, then, is Chinese rap?

Edit:

Notable mentions from the comments:

• Spanish/Swedish/Swiss/Serbian hits

• French/Finnish art

• Country/Canadian rap

• Chinese/Country/Canadian rock

• Turkish/Tunisian/Taiwanese rap

There hasn't been a single post this year!

(Happy 2022 from New Zealand)

I taking sunflower lecithin or Kre-Alkalyn creatine powder triggered the chronic constipation, but I believe it was the sunflower lecithin. The constipation lasted for about 3 months. Lost the urge to go, when I did go, bowel movements were very very weak and only a small amount would come. I had very little "sensation", it wouldn't have that "good" feeling, it was as if I had become numb in a way. Stool was sticky and very small. I figured it would resolve itself as I have had similar experiences with certain dairy products in the past, but it didn't. I tried magnesium, flax seed, probiotic, vitamin C, water, etc. Searched around on google to try and figure out what was going on, came across these posts:

https://forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?threads/slow-transit-constipation-no-pain-just-no-movement.42634/page-3

https://www.curezone.org/forums/fm.asp?i=2240328

I tried DGL and after two days I started to notice some sensation had returned, the movements were a bit stronger, and more was coming. As the days went on, the urge to go became stronger. Before I was really "listening" for the slightest indication I needed to go, but after starting DGL I began to notice I had strong enough urges that I had to drop whatever I was doing and go to the rest room. Now I'm feeling pretty good, maybe 90%, enough to say I feel pretty much back to normal.

Just wanted to put this out there for others to try.

Another supplements I have gone back to trying is Alpha brain, because while I experimented with it years ago, I noticed my bowel movements were noticeably stronger, probably because of the Alpha GPC. So I started taking alpha brain again, but only once ever 3 days or so.

Still taking the probiotic for now.

Also I still take ground flax seed every now and then. I grind up the flax seed in a coffee grinder, then put in some ground cinnamon (best is Ceylon Cinnamon, better for liver, less carcinogens etc.), 3 or 4 cloves, and shake in some nut meg, grind it all together. Then I take a banana mash it up in a bowl with a fork, then mix in the flax seed mixture.

I don't think these 3 things are necessary but I continue to do them until I run out.

This is the DGL I use, I take one in the morning on an empty stomatch with water, coffee an hour later. I usually fast in the morning, I only drink straight coffee, nothing added. Licorice interferes with blood clotting drugs, make sure to read about other contraindications.

https://www.amazon.com/Licorice-Extract-3800