Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the Plantago ovata plant, specifically from the husks of the plantâs seed.It sometimes goes by the name ispaghula. Itâs most commonly known as a laxative. Psyllium provides more benefits to your body than decreasing the amount of time you spend in the bathroom.umerous studies have shown that fiber like psyllium, as part of a healthy diet, can help lower a personâs risk of heart disease. Psyllium can affect your heart by lowering blood pressure, improving lipid levels, and strengthening heart muscle.
Unfortunately, the statistics are out on this one - there is simply not enough research to support that any foods are effective in inducing labor. Anecdotally, women have sworn the following are foods that will induce labor: Pineapple. Spicy Foods. Chinese Food. Eggplant Parmesan. Licorice.
If you feel ready to induce labor and you are at the end of your term (39 weeks), then you can try some natural ways to induce labor. One method to induce labor is to use pineapple. To use this method, you just need to eat pineapple as usual. Pineapple contains bromelain, which is an enzyme that can mimic the effects of a prostaglandin, ripening the cervix and causing it to contract.