Activia Yogurt and BP

Bonita · 06-08-2006, 02:37 AM

I don't know if anyone else here has tried it...I didn't find any other posts on it anyway.

I must say, if you haven't, it's definitely worth a try. I did the two week thing, and for the first time in a very very long time my abdomen was not all swollen/distended(I almost forgot what my abdomen should feel like)and my bowels and BP seemed to be working better. And I've had issues with impaction, constipation, you name it. I've been taking stool softeners ever since I left rehab. And I keep on hearing over and over how laxatives and stuff like that are not good for you, but some of us can't help it. I'll be honest, at first I thought it was just some wild coincidence that it helped my abdomen, but I went off of it for a while...needless to say I started using it again, and I'm seeing a difference again. My abdomen was getting that uncomfortable swollen feeling again, but in the last week I have seen yet another improvement....which means for me, its in my best interst to keep on using it.

So, if you're looking for some non-stimulant related relief...I would highly recommend trying the Activia yogurt (and no, I don't work for Dannon

). Not to mention yogurt in general is good for you.

Just thought I'd mention it. Maybe it could bring some relief to some of you.

Jennifer

dan_nc · 06-08-2006, 04:26 AM

Jenn--thanks--I'm looking for something else to regulate my bowels cuz this fiber and stool softener thing isn't working too well. Does it make you have loose stool or are they still well formed?

Theophania · 06-08-2006, 01:37 PM

is activa yogurt a certain brand?

darkeyed_daisy · 06-08-2006, 01:54 PM

It is put out by Dannon. It is very good too.

www.activia.com

Bake · 06-08-2006, 03:05 PM

Don't most all yogurts contain active cultures? Is there something different in the Dannon stuff or are they marketing with a new spin?

cali · 06-08-2006, 06:56 PM

activa (according to the commercial) aids your GI tract to move better and regulate.

Bonita · 06-08-2006, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan_nc

Jenn--thanks--I'm looking for something else to regulate my bowels cuz this fiber and stool softener thing isn't working too well. Does it make you have loose stool or are they still well formed?

Stool is still well formed. It doesn't work as a laxative, it helps to regulate the digestive tract. It contains Bifidus Regularis, which is what makes it different from other yougurts. I've also been told that most yogurts contains active cultures that help with yeast infections.

You can also check out www.activia.com

They will have a lot more information.

I should add, I still take my stool softeners, primarily because many of my medications cause constipation/hard stools. But I definitely attribute my bowels working better to the activia yogurt.

Jennifer

slowtuna · 06-08-2006, 08:42 PM

I've been eating daily about 6oz of Nancy's yogurt which is made locally. Don't know how widespread is their distribution, but it is very good with LOTS of bacteria. They also have an informative website:

http://www.nancysyogurt.com/

alan · 06-08-2006, 09:10 PM

I've been eating the Activa yogurt. Haven't really noticed any change.

SCI-Nurse · 06-08-2006, 11:16 PM

The yogurt changes the bacteria in the colon. It may or may not help with bowel care but it won't do any harm to try it.

RAB

06-08-2006, 02:37 AM	#1
Bonita Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 167	Activia Yogurt and BP I don't know if anyone else here has tried it...I didn't find any other posts on it anyway. I must say, if you haven't, it's definitely worth a try. I did the two week thing, and for the first time in a very very long time my abdomen was not all swollen/distended(I almost forgot what my abdomen should feel like)and my bowels and BP seemed to be working better. And I've had issues with impaction, constipation, you name it. I've been taking stool softeners ever since I left rehab. And I keep on hearing over and over how laxatives and stuff like that are not good for you, but some of us can't help it. I'll be honest, at first I thought it was just some wild coincidence that it helped my abdomen, but I went off of it for a while...needless to say I started using it again, and I'm seeing a difference again. My abdomen was getting that uncomfortable swollen feeling again, but in the last week I have seen yet another improvement....which means for me, its in my best interst to keep on using it. So, if you're looking for some non-stimulant related relief...I would highly recommend trying the Activia yogurt (and no, I don't work for Dannon ). Not to mention yogurt in general is good for you. Just thought I'd mention it. Maybe it could bring some relief to some of you. Jennifer

06-08-2006, 01:37 PM	#3
Theophania Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,562	is activa yogurt a certain brand? __________________ May the fetus you save be gay

06-08-2006, 01:54 PM	#4
darkeyed_daisy Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 5,034	It is put out by Dannon. It is very good too. www.activia.com __________________ Only I can change my life, no one can do it for me. Carol Burnett Last edited by darkeyed_daisy; 06-08-2006 at 01:58 PM.

06-08-2006, 06:56 PM	#6
cali Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: where everyone knows your name Posts: 4,455	activa (according to the commercial) aids your GI tract to move better and regulate. __________________ Never take life seriously, nobody gets out alive anyway http://callan-campbell.blogspot.com/

06-08-2006, 08:42 PM	#8
slowtuna Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine Posts: 72	I've been eating daily about 6oz of Nancy's yogurt which is made locally. Don't know how widespread is their distribution, but it is very good with LOTS of bacteria. They also have an informative website: http://www.nancysyogurt.com/ __________________ Who are these time beings? And, why are we always doing things for them? If it wasn't for C, we'd be using BASI, PASAL and OBOL.

06-08-2006, 04:26 AM	#2
dan_nc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,205	Jenn--thanks--I'm looking for something else to regulate my bowels cuz this fiber and stool softener thing isn't working too well. Does it make you have loose stool or are they still well formed?

06-08-2006, 03:05 PM	#5
Bake Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 79	Don't most all yogurts contain active cultures? Is there something different in the Dannon stuff or are they marketing with a new spin?

06-08-2006, 09:10 PM	#9
alan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 5,223	I've been eating the Activa yogurt. Haven't really noticed any change. __________________ Alan Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.

06-08-2006, 11:16 PM	#10
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 29,485	The yogurt changes the bacteria in the colon. It may or may not help with bowel care but it won't do any harm to try it. RAB

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