Aug 24, Constipation during Pregnancy
Constipation during pregnancy is a transient condition. That is the good news. The bad news is that you are stuck with it for several months. So you need solutions. Find out more on this page.
View ArticleAug 30, Remedy for Constipation: Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a simple yet effective remedy for constipation. Find out how to use it in this article.
View ArticleSep 23, Menopause and Constipation
Menopause and constipation often go together, due to hormonal fluctuations in your body. Find out how to get relief through natural and nourishing ways.
View ArticleOct 24, Canola and sunflower oils for vinaigrettes
Hi, I have bought different oils in my health food store (sunflower and canola) - nowhere on your website you mention those. What is your take on the use
View ArticleOct 24, Arugula instead of dandelion greens?
I tried dandelion greens in the past and the taste is a little - well - too bitter :) Any way I could replace dandelions with arugula and get the same
View ArticleOct 24, Probiotics and constipation during pregnancy
Constipation during pregnancy is a very common problem, and the issue is, the list of remedies available is fairly limited due to the pregnancy. A new study, published in "Nutritional Journal" (2012...
View ArticleDec 18, Piles (hemorrhoids) : natural treatment
This article provides a natural treatment a dreaded complication of chronic complication : piles, also called hemorrhoids.
View ArticleFeb 13, Fibers
Thinking of fibers to cure your chronic constipation ? Think again. This article explains why they are counterproductive for gastrointestinal issues, constipation included.
View ArticleFeb 14, Sounds like I should stop eating
OK, informative, but a bit depressing too. Sounds like everything could be a trigger. Am I supposed to stop everything that is tasty?
View ArticleFeb 14, Prunes are the MVP for regularity
I was advised by two doctors to eat more fiber. One said consume more metamucil. That didn't help much. The other said consume more natural fiber. As
View ArticleFeb 14, Can you do a decoction of yellow dock ?
I saw that you can buy the root on the internet, seems to be a bit cheaper than the tincture. But not sure how to use it. Thanks !
View ArticleFeb 25, high potassium
Hai I `m very much impressed with your site,thanks for helping people like me.I would love to have Salad the way you mentioned,but i`m on low pottassium
View ArticleMar 3, Is this constipation?
I do get constipation but mainly it's as if I don't have the muscles/peristalsis to put out the waste, I am losing weight + feel constantly tired.
View ArticleMar 10, I swear by it!
Seriously this is one of the only remedies that work for me. I get serve rely constipated a good amount of times and this is what helps me be regular again!
View ArticleMar 22, Colon resection and IBS
I had 18 of my sigmoid colon removed years ago. I have since had IBS going from constipation to diarhera. Is there a relationship there?
View ArticleMar 31, Recommended dose.
0.7mg/kg equates to say 0.5gm for an adult(71kg).A tablespoon of castor oil weighs about 14gm.The article you refer to did not refer to medicinal use of
View ArticleMar 31, Organic apple cider vinegar
Hi! You didn't mention organic apple cider vinegar as a remedy. I have heard that taking it before a meal aids in digestion issues. If so, what is the
View ArticleApr 10, Constipation cured
I am 61 years of age, female. ALL my life I have been constipated, I remember as a small child going to the doctors and being given a red drink full of
View ArticleMay 16, Karo Syrup for Constipation
Your may remember talks about Karo syrup for constipation from your childhood. It sounds like a good old grandma’s remedy doesn’t it? But does it really work?
View ArticleMay 22, my bowel problem is driving me more than nuts!
This is without doubt the best article I've ever read on bowel function and I've read my share and much more over the years. Doctors know nothing about
View ArticleMay 25, amazing
Hi I am not a fast wrter or a very good one so i am going to keep it short. I am 42 have osteoporosis and I noticed that every time I start taking cslcuim
View ArticleMay 31, Constipation remedy : Triphala
The best constipation remedy will provide a slight laxative effect while improving overall digestion. Here is one from India called Triphala.
View ArticleJun 1, Clomid constipation
Can clomid constipation happen in sensitive individuals undergoing infertility treatment? The answer is yes. Find out why in this article.
View ArticleJul 17, quality of life after subtotal colectomy for slow-transit constipation?
Hi, I am a 32-year-old female from Greece. I had a long history of chronic and severe constipation, which (as years went by) couldn’t respond to any diet
View ArticleAug 1, Colon inertia and its relief
I am 70 years diabetes ( type 2) I was suffering from acute constipation .I was diagnosed with IBS .My earlier period ,I was passing
View ArticleAug 17, results of an ignored cat scan
My 57 year old brother suffered often from impactions and in the ER he had a CT scan and the narrative stated he had a severely impacted bowel- and nothing
View ArticleAug 22, constipation and no gall bladder
This article is very informative. Thank you- My problem is constipation b/c of a sedentary life style somewhat, and certain drugs that cause constipation
View ArticleSep 26, diverticular, colonic inertia and dyssynergia
At 70 years of age I have suffered a lifetime of intestinal disorders of one sort and another since childhood e.g. internal parasite infection, removal
View ArticleOct 29, Dried Apricots are surprisingly Effective
I really appreciate your description of the science behind how prunes/prune juice effect the colon. I unfortunately have not had good results with them
View ArticleOct 29, Thank you!
The information in this article was extremely helpful to me. I have always felt that bagels were constipating for me but couldn't figure out why, especially
View ArticleOct 29, Benefits of Bancha?
Thank you for your informative articles. Is Bancha tea included in the green tea category? Does it have the same benefits or is it different?
View ArticleNov 4, Thank you, thank you!!
I will, but for now I just want to say thank you ........ for putting the time into such a wonderful site. I cannot imagine how much time & effort you
View ArticleNov 23, Wonderful and Informative Site
I do not have time now. I take care of my 86 year old mother and she is hollering for me to go help her with something. I am 53 and have a 16 year old
View ArticleDec 2, Milk and Molasses Enema used to treat Obstipation
My chronic constipation is caused by nerve and muscle damage from surgery. Water intake, diet, exercise, and internal trigger point therapy have, for
View ArticleDec 31, Fiber supplements and Constipation
I have been hospitalized 4 times in the past 3 years with obstipation/fecal impactions. One thing I have learned from my doctor is the need to stop using
View ArticleMar 3, olive oil vs mineral oil
I for one believe olive oil is a better remedy for constipation than mineral oil. I believe it can be used as an enema just like mineral oil.
View ArticleMar 3, Olive Oil
I'm italian and use olive oil every day, even for cooking, four-five spoons a day and it's simply effectless on constipation simply because it's digested
View ArticleMar 26, Triphala side effects
Hello, First of all, THANK YOU for this website! I am so incredibly happy to have found it. I've been dealing with mild to moderate constipation off and
View ArticleMar 26, Hopeful
I am so happy to have found this website. I have been struggling with constipation since 2008 and have been searching for a lifestyle change, not medications
View ArticleMar 26, good gastroparesis information!
I have been sick for many years and really didn't have a good diagnosis! The first diagnosis was lactose intolerance then IBS then IBS! After awhile
View ArticleJun 13, Gall Bladder Surgery: Protocol ?
Do you have a protocol for those of us who have already had gall bladder surgery? I am gaining much help from your website. Thank you, Richard Stewar
View ArticleJun 13, Constipation
Well i just wanna say that over 4 yrs ago i was diagnosed. With chronic constipation n i have been reading about this olive. Oil. Being proven to help
View ArticleAug 10, Stress and constipation : the missing link
Myth: there is no proven link between stress and constipation. Fact: those two imbalances are closely intertwined. In this article, you will discover herbal solutions to deal with both.
View ArticleAug 11, Re : Dealing with Constipation-fecat impaction
Hi Anita. The damage is usually done to the colonic mucosa. The more the impaction stays, the more the get gets stretched out of proportions, leading sometimes
View ArticleAug 11, post rectocele surgery blood in stool
I had surgery two months ago for a prolapsed uterus and bladder and rectocele prolapse as well. Before the surgery my big problem with my colon was frequent
View ArticleAug 11, Prune Products
I recently purchased a jar of prune jam and I enjoy the taste of this product, but does it provide equivalent benefits as the whole prune or juice?
View ArticleAug 11, constipation remedies
I have just been diagnosed with gastroparesis. One of the problems associated with this disease is constipation. Since I can't take magnesium (broke
View ArticleAug 19, IBS & Diverticulitis
Why is some ice cream not as bad as other's? I have stopped at DQ and not had a lot a trouble yet my wife will give me some Hudsonville ice cream and I
View ArticleNov 3, exelent article
I am a retired health care professional and have had constipation since childhood. Worked in GI healthcare for several years and this is the first article
View ArticleNov 3, This is a project for my LVN program
I am a 44 year old student in the LVN program wanting to do a presentation on preventing constipation after abdominal surgery.
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