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I have a healthy diet: plenty of fruits, vegetables and meats; i drink a lot of water; my grain and diary intake is low; and i am active. i am consistently constipated. what can i do?
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OTC: There are numerous otc products containing fiber materials designed to bulk up stools and create a regular bowel schedule. Try these. See your doctor if this doesn't work. You may want to have your thyroid function checked. Good luck.
Answered 4/20/2013
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Heal anal fissure: Try zinc oxide paste. Stay away from dairy, wheat and rice entirely. Quinoa is a good grain. Use baby p spinach leaves, pitted prunes, and canned coconut milk as a cream in warm drinks. Eat your water with more vegetables. Eat 6 equal meals follow by 5 minutes relaxation breathing. See kelly mcgonigal the will power instinct, grab 5 positive see rich hansen. Lowering stress may help.
Answered 10/4/2013
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Add fiber foods: Add beans, seeds, whole grains. Got celiac sprue? Add gluten free whole grains. Pro biotic containing foods may help ( fermented), e.g. Tempeh, miso, fermented dairy, like yogurt, kefir.
Answered 4/20/2013
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