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.
Prev Next. 1  Getting your period can be stressful, but not getting it on time can be even more stressful. 2  Foods to Induce and Regulate Your Period. 3  Foods to Induce and Regulate Your Period.  Foods to Induce and Regulate Your 1  Period. Foods to Induce and Regulate Your Period.  Foods to Induce and Regulate Your Period. Papayas. Eating a small-sized papaya every day for a week can help induce your period, since papayas are a fruit that create a lot of heat in your body. Fruits like mango and pineapple have lesser but still significant emmenagogic effects as well.