constipation information

Constipation, or difficulty having a bowel movement, is a common problem. About four million Americans have chronic constipation lasting three months or more in which they strain to produce hard, dry stool. Constipation is a condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements, difficulty in moving one’s bowels, and abnormally hard stools. Constipation is a very nonstandard condition because the frequency and character of bowel movements differ significantly from person to person. In most cases, constipation is not indicative of a medical problem. However, one should seek medical advice if constipation continues for an extended period of time, is accompanied by unusual pain or blood in the stool, or does not respond to home remedies.
Nutrition for Constipation

Constipation, or difficulty having a bowel movement, is a common problem. Luckily, most constipation can be easily treated or prevented by changes in nutrition, including eating more fiber and drinking more water.

Herbal Remedies for Constipation

A high-fiber diet which avoids processed foods is essential. Herbal bowel toners and laxatives are usually recommende...

Colon Hydrotherapy for Constipation

Gentle and natural, colon hydrotherapy introduces purified water into the colon to cleanse it and relieve constipation.

Constipation - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Constipation is an acute or chronic condition in which bowel movements occur less often than usual or consist of hard...

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for Constipation

Constipation is a condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements, difficulty in moving one’s bowels, and abnor...

Senna - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

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constipation videos

Colon Health
Colon Health

Learn about colon health in this short video. The colon is the final organ that waste goes through in the body.

Herbal Colon Cleanser
Herbal Colon Cleanser

Colon cleansing product from Master Herbalist. Helps with digestive system, constipation and to keep the weight off.

constipation blogs

Upper Cervical St Louis

I have a number of patients who call me a few times per year for help, but it’s not because they have back or neck pain! They call because… they’re constipated. It started about five years ...

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Chinese Medicine News reported that a special form of needle therapy can help the bowels push out excrement, as an alternative to medication. This treatment entails the use of moxibustion, which is...

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When children suffer from constipation it can be a painful situation for the parent as well.Conventional treatments for childhood constipation include increasing fiber and fluids. Often times docus...

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Holistic Nutritionist in Valencia and Sherman Oaks CA

Eating pears can promote digestive health. Because pears contain a good amount of fiber, which prevents constipation, but also Fiber is instrumental in sweeping out cancer causing chemicals in the ...

Colon Hydrotherapy, Colonics & Lymphatic Clearing

Normal Bowel Function The function of the colon is to reabsorb water, store, and evacuate stool. About two quarts of fluid and residue enter the colon from the small bowel each day. The lining...

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