Combating Constipation - from U Publish Free Articles

Combating Constipation - from U Publish Free Articles: "Combating Constipation by Rulin Xiu, PhD

'Death begins in the colon' quote from Dr. Bernard Jensen

Constipation is more then a just an agonizing condition. It's downright hazardous to your health. Especially when occasional bouts of constipation become chronic. Left untreated, constipation can eventually lead to appendicitis, bad breath, body odor, depression, diverticulitis, fatigue, gas, headaches, hemorrhoids (piles), indigestion, insomnia, malabsorption syndrome, obesity and varicose veins. It may even be involved in the development of serious diseases such as colon cancer.

About 80 percent of all Americans suffer from constipation at some point in their lives. More than 2.5 million Americans seek medical treatment for it every year. In fact, it's the most common complaint patients have about their digestive system. Doctors regularly prescribe a host of medications that aren't always effective and can actually be harmful.

It is absolutely essential for the bowels to move daily and regularly. Why? Think of your colon as a holding tank for waste matter. This waste should be removed within eighteen to twenty-four hours. Any waste remaining for longer then this can produce harmful antigens and toxins from undigested food and bacteria – which can lead to chronic gas, bloating migraines, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis.

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