Cow’s Milk and Constipation in Children
Posted by in Milk on July 13, 2011
Cow’s Milk: Cause Of Constipation?
I did not associate cow’s milk consumption with constipation until this week. My daughter started complaining of stomach cramps and this went on for four days. She would crumple up in agony. It was very strange because there was no vomiting or diarrhea and she hadn’t eaten anything unusual or that she was allergic to. Or so I thought.
I drink milk myself, and it tends to have a laxative effect on me. It was only after a trip to the local GP and another to the hospital that I learned the cause of her trouble might be cow’s milk. Apparently, cow’s milk may cause constipation in young children.
The connection never occurred to me because I thought milk would have a laxative effect rather than the reverse. After all, this is what happens with me. I thought if my daughter was at all intolerant to milk, it should manifest as diarrhea instead of constipation.
Evidence Of Link Between Cow’s Milk And Constipation
I researched the subject and came across an interesting study done at a university in Italy in 1998. It involved 65 children with chronic constipation who had been prescribed laxatives after dietary changes had failed to cure the constipation. Each child received either cow’s milk or soy milk for two weeks, had a rest week, then for the next two weeks had the other milk that they didn’t get the first time. When the results were analyzed, it was discovered that while they were on soy milk, 68% of the children were no longer constipated. In contrast, their conditions remained the same when they were on cow’s milk.
Dr Alan Greene of DrGreene.com suggests that it could be the protein in cow’s milk that is at the root of the problem, and that switching to soy milk can dramatically improve the quality of life of a child suffering chronic constipation. Read the rest of this entry »
Muscle Milk Is Still Going Strong
Posted by in Milk on July 13, 2011
Body building is a quest that’s been around thousands of years. Many have tried and given up due to the effort and dedication that is needed. Some of these people have taken the quick route and taken illegal supplements to achieve their goals quicker, with devastating results later on in life.
One of the safe alternatives to help you build strong muscle fast is to use a natural supplement like Muscle Milk, which is distributed by Cytosport.
Muscle milk has been around a few years now and is a popular, tried and tested product for body builders. It’s now available in even more flavors and forms. The latest flavors available include Chocolate Caramel Pecan, Brownie Batter and Cinnamon bun! In total you’re looking at 25 different flavors, so something for everyone.
It is available in the traditional powdered form, in a ready to drink (RTD) bottle, as a breakfast cereal, and as a bar. For those who want to reduce their fat intake, it is also available in a light form
Muscle milk is used by some people as a meal replacement product primarily because it is full of proteins and calories. However its intended use is to help body builders build muscle fast and naturally and to be part of a balanced diet.
When should you consume Muscle Milk?
To be at its most effective, muscle milk should be consumed, whether it be a milk drink or a bar, about an 30 minutes before a heavy workout and just after. Here is the reasoning for this.
When you do a killer workout, your muscles get broken down. These muscles rely on glycogen which is a stored form of carbohydrate to give them energy. With the energy boost that muscle milk gives, you will be able to achieve a better and longer work out.
When the workout is over these damaged muscles need feeding as quickly as possible, ideally with protein. Protein is the main component of Muscle Milk and perfect for delivering this much needed boost. Read the rest of this entry »