Advice from Dr. Poo: 8 steps to take before considering chemical laxatives
Being constipated isn’t fun at all. It’s uncomfortable for adults and kids, and sometimes especially tough for those of us who care for constipated kids! Everyone seems to offer advice on how to help manage this condition, but we really like the a...
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Dr. Sears tips for battling school-related bathroom issues
As a parent of 8, grandfather of 15, a pediatrician for more than 50 years, and the author of Dr. Poo, the Scoop on Comfortable Poop, Bill Sears, M.D has encountered many school-related bathroom issues. In this Alternative Health Magazine article ...
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Whitepaper: Managing dietary fiber when following a Low FODMAP dietary program
In this whitepaper, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Derek Timm explains why those starting a low FODMAP dietary program need to manage their dietary fiber intake carefully to avoid constipation and other digestive issues. Timm provides several t...
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Teach your kids about healthy poop shapes
When they were diaper-wearing babies, you knew exactly what your children ate and what came out the other end. Many new moms even charted their newborns’ bowel movements for those precious first few weeks. But as they grow, parents become less inv...
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Whitepaper: the prebiotic effect of Sunfiber
In this whitepaper, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Derek Timm describes the gut microflora and how Sunfiber consumption helps support gut health without excess gas or bloating. Sunfiber is a clinically proven prebiotic fiber. This means it help...
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Prebiotic fiber may help relieve athletes’ sudden bathroom urges
Fitness enthusiasts and competitive athletes often have an embarrassing problem: sudden bouts of diarrhea. In fact, scientists estimate that 30 to 60 percent of athletes experience sudden bouts of diarrhea during training and competition. “Instead...
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