Constipation

The waste products of digestion are moved through your intestines by muscle contractions called peristalsis. Normally the large intestine absorbs a large portion of the water and salt from this mixture. The water and salt are essential and are reused to perform many of the body’s functions. If too much water is absorbed or if the mixture moves too slowly, constipation may occur. [click to continue…]

Constipation and Colon Health Advice

December 7, 2008

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem that is experienced by millions Americans each year and is a major factor in Colon Health. Women and adults age 65 and older, pregnant women, and women after childbirth may experience constipation. It is also a common problem following surgery. If you have a bowel movement less than three [...]

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What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

November 24, 2008

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common bowel problem that affects about 15% of the population. IBS is also referred to as spastic colon, spastic colitis, and mucous colitis. IBS is a functional disease of the muscular organs of the gastrointestinal tract; the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, gallbladder, and colon. What is meant by the term, functional, is [...]

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome – A digestive system dysfunction

November 16, 2008

So far no one has an answer as to what causes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Until recently many “authorities” on the subject of irritable bowel felt that IBS was psychosomatic. This belief came about because IRS is a functional disease. That is there appears to be nothing wrong with the digestive system organs that affects [...]

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High fiber foods aid digestive system and improve holistic health

November 10, 2008

Numerous studies show that diets of fiber rich foods result in a significantly reduced risk of cancers, diabetes, digestive system problems, and heart disease. Many high fiber foods are also high in antioxidants which also has a positive effect on our holistic health. Fiber adds bulk to the stool which allows bodily waste and toxins to move [...]

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Colon health – diverticulosis and diverticulitis

November 9, 2008

I speak with experience when it comes to diverticulosis. The terrible pain that accompanies an attack of diverticulitis can be paralyzing and is a sure sign of poor colon health. The difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis? Diverticulosis is the condition of having pushed out areas in the colon that form debris catching pockets. These small [...]

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Constipation: An Overview of its Causes and Symptoms

November 5, 2008

Constipation: An Overview of its Causes and SymptomsConstipation is a normal occurrence that has been estimated to occur to every individual in his or her lifetime. It’s been ascertained that as we get older, we have a higher tendency to become more constipated.

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5 Natural Constipation Remedies

November 5, 2008

Constipation Remedies: 5 Natural Constipation Remedies Constipation Remedies: 5 Natural Constipation RemediesUntil recently, constipation was not taken into cognizance in the corporate world. Neither was its effects really looked into. However, recent surveys and estimates have shown that constipation is singularly responsible for the loss of over $2billion annually. As a result, it has become [...]

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Bowtrol Probiotics

November 5, 2008

Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeast. According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO, probiotics are: ‘Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host’. [1] Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are the most common type of microbes used. LAB have been used in the food [...]

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Benefits of a Herbal Colon Cleansing Supplement

November 5, 2008

Benefits of a Herbal Colon Cleansing Supplement The body is like a highly functional machine. A machine as we well know must go through a period of complete readjustment, cleaning, realigning, refurbishing et.c so also should our body. In our daily activities, we forget to check our bodies. We forget to take care of our [...]

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Are You a Candidate For Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

November 5, 2008

Are You a Candidate For Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Are you a candidate for irritable bowel syndrome? Do you have abdominal pain  or cramping? Do you have constipation? Diarrhea? How about vomiting, or fever or  headache? How about bloating and water retention? Irritable bowel syndrome is  not pleasant for anyone who has it, and many many [...]

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