Dear anonymous, flax seeds have a more delicate action on the intestine than other herbs belonging to the category of anthraquinones which instead have a more aggressive and dangerous action for the normal functions of the intestine. although, there are some situations in which it is necessary to act cautiously even with them, for example in the presence of an intestinal blockage or if there is an inflammation in progress as in the case of diverticula . Flax seeds can be consumed as they are together with yogurt or fruitcooked, or rather it is possible to drink the water after leaving them to soak for at least one night. The specific bibliography wants this plant not to give signs of addiction, but the advice I can give you is not to exceed the month and then leave a therapeutic window of at least a few days and then resume, but I would suggest, to stimulate your intestine with techniques plantar reflexology , which naturally restore intestinal peristalsis or possibly with hydrocolon therapy . These tips are generalized not having specifically more detailed information. Sincerely