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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Does Apple Juice Cause Constipation

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Questions on Mercury in Fish, Constipation and Water

By Heather Reese Health Expert
I keep hearing that women who are pregnant should avoid fish that are high in mercury. Are there specific types of fish that pregnant women should avoid?

There has been a lot of press lately on the risks associated with high mercury intake, particularly to pregnant women. If a woman is exposed to high levels of mercury while she is pregnant, both she and the baby can be at risk. A high level of mercury during pregnancy has been linked to developmental delays and nervous system damage to the ba... Read more »

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How to Manage MS-Related Bowel Dysfunction
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...used.  One or two glasses of clear fluid (e.g., water, apple juice, broth, tea) should be taken... Read more »

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GERD Parenting Sins Part 1: Spoiling the Baby
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

Let me start by saying, I have committed all of the GERD Parenting Sins....I rocked my reflux baby... Read more »

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An RA Beginner’s Guide: How to Manage Medication Side Effects
By Lene Andersen , Health Expert

...(garlic has antibacterial effects).• Drink pineapple juice. Drinking the good stuff, 100%... Read more »

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Wellness Series: Foods that can help with Bowel, Bladder, and Fatigue Symptoms of MS
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...Guide to Healing Foods by Amanda Ursell)   2.  Constipation:  Along with bladder issues, a... Read more »

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Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux & GERD
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...pylori. They are also though to help with chronic constipation which can aggravate GERD and they... Read more »

Health Guide

Travel to Developing Countries: Traveler's Diarrhea
...intestine to absorb water and is beneficial for children and adults.Children with diarrhea should not drink apple juice, colas, or sports beverages, which do not contain the proper balance of... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Treatment
...effects than standard ferrous sulfate pills.FerroSequels contains a stool softener, which helps prevent constipation.Polysaccharide-iron complex has fewer side effects and equal absorption rates... Read more »
Crohn's Disease: Symptom Management
Symptom ManagementDiarrhea and ConstipationThe following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:Mild to moderate diarrhea may be reduced by taking one teaspoon of psyllium... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Symptom Management
Symptom ManagementDiarrhea and ConstipationThe following are some ways of managing diarrhea, constipation, or both:To reduce mild to moderate diarrhea, take one teaspoon of psyllium hydrophilic... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms
...visible using only a microscope (called occult blood).Bleeding not as common as in UC, but can occur.ConstipationConstipation can be a symptom of UC, but not as common as diarrhea. Can occur... Read more »

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