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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Natural Remedies For Constipation

Q&A: Fiber matters in controlling constipation

October 03, 2008
A patient asks Dr. Kay and Dr. Max what he can do to treat constipation now that Zelnorm has been taken off the market. The doctors respond with information on natural remedies such as high- fiber foods, fruits and vegetables, and exercise that may help. They also discuss some medications that can cause or worsen chronic constipation. 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 »

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My Top 10 Books about Adult Gastroesophageal Reflux
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...the Natural Way: Preventing and Healing Heartburn, Constipation, Gas, Diarrhea, Inflammatory... Read more »

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When Your Child Has Migraine
By Nicole , Health Expert

...can lead you down a road of rebound headaches and constipation that could very well make things... Read more »

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Treating Depression with Natural Supplements: SAM-e and 5-HTP
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...5-HTP include nausea, stomach upset, loose stools or constipation, and headache.  Regular use... Read more »

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Can You Imagine a World with No Antidepressants?
By Merely Me , Health Expert

"It's easy if you try" might sing John Lennon if he were alive today.  But actually I am having a... Read more »

Health Guide

Endometriosis: Lifestyle Changes
...vegetables) along with plenty of fluids (water or juice, not caffeine) are not only healthy but help prevent constipation, which can intensify symptoms. If women choose a diet that limits dairy... Read more »
Sinusitis: Prevention
...with heart problems, anemia, and other conditions.Side Effects. Side effects of zinc include:Dry mouthConstipationNauseaBad taste (possibly only with zinc gluconate lozenges).Overdose may cause... Read more »
Weight Loss Medications, Medicines & Products
...contain laxatives, which can cause gastrointestinal distress, and, if overused, may lead to chronic pain, constipation, and dependency. In rare cases, dehydration and death have occurred. Some... Read more »
Headaches: Cluster: Medications
...headaches. Verapamil (Calan) is the standard calcium-channel blocker used for headache prevention. Constipation is a common side effect. No one taking any calcium-channel blocker should withdraw... Read more »
Schizophrenia: Treatment
...noseDroolingDizzinessHeadacheDrowsiness -- although, sometimes the drugs may cause restlessness and insomniaConstipationRapid heart beatDifficulty urinatingSkin rashIncreased body... Read more »

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