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Constipation starts shortly after birth at a 3%
rate, exceeds 50% by the age of 50, and reaches over 90% by the age of
80. In other words, you are not alone...
As with most other lifestyle disorders, bad parenting,
bad doctoring, bad dietary advice, and prescription drugs are the main
culprits behind chronic and intermittent constipation in children and
adults.
As time goes by, laxatives and fiber elevate
constipation from the mere nuisance of hemorrhoids to the much more
painful and traumatic anal fissures or irritable bowel syndrome, and all
the way to an outright lethal ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or
colon cancer.
Young, fertile women are particularly hard hit by the
ravages of constipation. Bloated by large stools and flatus, the colon
increases the intra-abdominal pressure on the neighboring uterus — a
condition that is behind most of the pain, cramping, discomfort,
familial disunion, and workplace tensions associated with PMS
(premenstrual syndrome).
In otherwise healthy adults, constipation is usually
preceded by decades of semi-regular stools that are either too large,
too hard, too infrequent, or all three. Because of straining and
retention, abnormal stools gradually decimate the insides of the colon,
rectum, and anal canal, until one day the bowels no longer move as
intended by nature — once or twice daily, usually after a meal, and with
zero effort or notice.
Therefore, it's best to recognize and eliminate
abnormal stools long before they bite you in the ass, literally and
figuratively
— But what exactly are normal stools?
— Well, here is the
answer:
View the BSF chart
here, and learn how to interpret your type. No, BSF doesn't mean a “B.S.
factor,” but the
Bristol Stool
Form chart, and it is quite a conversation opener.
If your BSF type isn't right, and you prefer not to
finesse the fine points, go here.
Otherwise, begin the healing and recovery by reviewing the answers to
the following questions:
Q. Why do women get
constipated more often than men?
Q. What is the
difference between irregularity and constipation?
Q. Is constipation
dangerous for my health?
Q. How often should
I move my bowels?
Q. Why do some
foods cause constipation?
Q. Does stress cause
constipation and why?
Q. Does alcohol cause constipation?
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“It's amazing, I have been telling my doctors for
years that it seems that fiber was making me much
worse - EXACTLY what you described and they told me
I was wrong!!!! You are the ONLY person that has
accurately described what I have been telling my
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J.S., USA (via e-mail)
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Q. Why does anal sex cause
constipation?
Q. What causes
traveler's constipation?
Q. Why is my infant
constipated?
Q. Why is my toddler
suddenly constipated?
Q. What are the
causes of constipation in older children?
Q. What is the
connection between autism, infant constipation and diarrhea?
Q. What is the
connection between constipation and the epidemic of juvenile diabetes?
Q. Why do doctors
recommend fiber to treat constipation?
Q. Why doctors
aren't recommending a recovery protocol similar to your Colorectal
Recovery Program?
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“By quitting carbs/fiber and taking the recommended
probiotics, my insides healed. Just wrapping my head
around the concept that you don't need fiber to make
your bowels move was revolutionary to me —and guess
what? Probiotics are what work ? I now eat primarily
natural fiber from vegetables and fruit [according
to Fiber Menace, natural fiber in moderation is
perfectly acceptable — Ed.], and everything
"comes out just fine.”
A.S., Long Island, NY
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Q. Is it true that
dietary fiber prevents or relieves constipation?
Q. Can I relieve
constipation by drinking more water?
Q. Is it true that
regular exercise stimulates intestinal activity?
Q. Is it true that
toning up lax muscles helps to relieve constipation?
Q. Is it true that
animal fat causes constipation?
Q. Why do Paleo and
Atkins-style diets (i.e. low-carbohydrate) cause constipation?
Q. What is the best
diet for constipation relief?
Q. Why do
antibiotics cause constipation?
Q. Does smoking
cause constipation?
Q. Why does
colonoscopy cause constipation?
Q. Why does surgery
cause constipation?
Q. Why does hot
weather cause constipation?
Q. Can constipation cause acne?
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“I followed the majority of your advice and used
your supplements and I am happy to say that I have
been fully healed of any fissures for several months
now, and my hemorrhoids problem has diminished
greatly and is under control. Thank you again! If
you ever need a testimonial, I would be happy to
provide you with one.”
P.D'A., USA (via e-mail)
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Q. What are the causes of constipation during pregnancy?
Q. Why does
constipation cause enlarged internal hemorrhoids?
Q. Why does
constipation cause anal bleeding?
Q. Why does
constipation cause bloating and flatulence?
Q. Why does
constipation cause chronic fatigue?
Q. Can constipation
reduce my immunity?
Q. Can constipation
cause bad mouth odor?
Q. Is it true that
old stools can cause "encrustation" of the large intestine's walls?
Q. What is the
connection between constipation and appendicitis?
Q. What is the
connection between constipation and colorectal cancer?
Q. What are the
most common side-effects of traditional laxatives?
Strange, but true — the content of your toilet bowl predicts your future
with more certainty than a crystal ball. With that in mind, read up,
look down, and stay well! |
