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(Somehow, I missed making a post for Tuesday. Don't have a clue how I did so!)

Another day, another constipation! Despite the softer diet and the smaller portions of food, I still had another impaction episode today. It was not as bad as with more fibrous foods, but still was a problem. Not sure what to do beyond what I've done. Stick with the softer, simpler diet and realize that I will get periodic problems. Will check in with Rebecca and see what she suggests. Will also look up the senna paste recipe that I read about--make some and start using it. Here's what it looks like--

Take a 4 ounces package of Senna Tea. Senna Tea is a traditional medicinal called Smooth Move. Put the Senna tea in 3 cups of boiling water. Steep for 5 min. Add the Senna tea to a large pot Next, add 1 pound pitted prunes, 1 pound raisins, 1 pound figs. Boil tea and fruit for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Add 1 cup of lemon juice.

Use a blender to mix to a smooth paste. Place in glass container. Store in freezer. Paste will not freeze but will keep for a long time. Use 1 or 2 Tablespoons daily. This can be done several ways including spreading it on toast.

Yummmm! In looking for the recipe, I also came across a helpful paper that's on a PD site--

http://www.parkinson.org/site/pp.asp?c=9dJFJLPwB&b=238639

They make some interesting distinctions in the paper regarding what causes the problems.

Part of the problem today may be related to heat--it got fairly muggy/warm today. Really noticeable after the few cool days we had... Onward and onward...