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BPO Medical Forum => Treatment & Preventative Meds => : Kiahpyr September 28, 2005, 04:41:39 AM

: Slippery Elm
: Kiahpyr September 28, 2005, 04:41:39 AM

Does anyone use slippery elm? It was recommended to me to use on Kiah since she has such a sensitive stomach. I got some today at a health food store. They had the powder in big jars and gave me a small amount in a baggie. It has no directions. What's the dosage?

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: RedyreRottweilers September 28, 2005, 04:43:30 AM

You can't overdose it.

I use it frequently. You can even use it, and it's been used in the past, as a flour substitute.

I would start with a teaspoon on her food and see what results you have. Move upward from there, I would think a tablespoon at each meal would not be an excessive amount.

It's basically a food stuff, so dont' be scared to give her a spoonfull, you can't hurt her with it.

:D

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: Kiahpyr September 28, 2005, 04:45:42 AM

Thanks for the advice Red. I wanted to get the live enzymes, but it was very expensive. I will try to find it on the internet cheaper. Do you use both?

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: tonyc September 28, 2005, 06:18:10 AM

i wanna buy some of this slippery elm too.. cept the only place near me (that i know of) is GNC.. and GNC is.. ugh.. a RIP OFF...

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: Kiahpyr September 28, 2005, 06:23:33 AM

Tonyc try the internet or just any health or organic food store. I haven't checked yet, but one of our grocery stores has a huge organic section. It never hurts to look.

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: RedyreRottweilers September 28, 2005, 08:21:59 PM

Try your local walmart for digestive enzymes.

This company also has GREAT supplements. FastTrack is a good digestive aid that you can get from them.

http://www.thefarmacy.com

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: DixieSugarBear October 04, 2005, 11:24:58 PM

Red, can slippery elm be used long term?  I have been giving Sugar Bear 2 caps for the past four days.