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Yes, regular bowel movements are important. Best to eliminate first thing in the morning, just after arising from bed.  You can start the morning by drinking warm to hot water with some lime or lemon. Drink 1 full cup, wait, drink another full cup and wait. Water is needed by the colon to expand the fibre and stimulate peristalsis. Sometimes it can take up to 3 cups of water before there is enough water to stimulate the colon to eliminate. Another very useful tool to keep the colon healthy and able to eliminate regularly is the herbal product called Triphala. (3 fruits). Triphala is astringent in quality and reestablishes the intelligence of the lining of the colon.   You can take 1-3 tablets or 2 teaspoonfuls before bed and this will generally give you an excellent bowel movement in the morning.  Do not take more than 4 tablets at bedtime or it will give you nightmares. Another wonderful way to get fibre into the system is a smoothie of Pineapple with prunes.  Soak 3-4 prunes in

Bitter gourd/Karela/bitter melon : great detox for the liver after eating heavily. Also the best vegetable for healing the liver and pancreas, making it GREAT for diabetes and lowering blood sugar. It contains polypeptide-p, a plant-based insulin which lowers the blood sugar; it also lowers bad cholesterol. Since it purifies the liver and blood and contains zinc, it is excellent for clearing up acne, eczema and psoriasis. A compound found in bitter melon called "Mamordica Charantia" strengthens the antioxidant activity of enzymes in the liver, helping it to rid the body of accumulated toxins. Bitter gourd is one of the best vegetables for treating obesity as it can break down old fat cells and prevent the formation of new ones! And finally, it reduces the risk of cancer and even prevents cataracts and helps eyesight due to its high levels of beta-carotene and Vitamin A. Whew!   Here are 2 recipes. The first is OK but I found it difficult to eat because it was so bitter.