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A member asked:
How come i have constipation, but nobody else in the family has it?
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Lifestyle or Luck: In this case, your lifestyle may be more important than your family inheritance. Things to think about: getting 8-10 glasses of water a day? Lots of fruits & veggies? Fiber [think brown instead of white grains, oatmeal]. Any medications? Any supplements like iron or calcium? Good luck with your plumbing.
Answered 4/1/2014
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