Chronic Constipation: I’m concerned about getting things moving before I start the program and am certain I won’t be able to purge my pathogens. I’m willing to do some enemas and heard about castor oil packs. How can I be sure I’m ready for this cleanse?

First, find a natural way to get the bowels moving. We recommend Triphala, an Ayurvedic herbal rasayana formula consisting of equal parts of three myrobalans, taken without seed: Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki. This is included in phase 1 of your program and you can take up to 4/night. It works great for many people and has many extra benefits, such as tremendous immune support. You are right. You want good movements during this program, which does not feature a laxative per se, but many find their system works better due to the botanical influences.

Castor oil packs--yes. They can be done 3x/week. Exercise is key, as is drinking enough water, and of course, visit your Constipation Tips handout. Coffee enemas might work very well for you. You can also put 1/2 capsule of MBC in a regular enema to populate the intestinal tract earlier and create life and movement there. Simply put, find your way of moving things along, and start the process that can end the "peristaltic paralysis.”