The low-FODMAP diet and Sunfiber
If you’re struggling with digestive issues such as constipation, bloating and painful gas, you may have heard about FODMAPs. Researchers have shown that following a low-FODMAP diet may help soothe your gut and put you on the path to regularity. Su...
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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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Use this constipation cheat sheet to get happier bowels
Constipation may cause headache, irritability, abdominal pain and bloating. To keep your bowels on their best behavior, pay closer attention to the foods you eat. Several everyday foods have a reputation for slowing down your system. Keep this con...
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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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