by Dee Munsterman — An estimated 75 percent of Americans are constipated, in large part due to the standard American diet (SAD). If constipation is severe, adding fiber to the diet — the recommendation of most Western doctors — is equivalent to putting straw on top of cement. Laxatives irritate the lining of the colon […]
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Everybody poops
April 22, 2013
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by Dee Munsterman — The other day I was having breakfast at Wildflower Bakery where I witnessed a 3 year old and his dad return to their table after having visited the bathroom. The mom asked: “Did you go poo poo?” The little boy happily exclaimed, “Yes!” Mom high-fived him and they all proceeded […]
Follow your gut: it may be celiac
March 5, 2012
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by Heather Demeritte — You visit the doctor because you are suffering from abdominal bloating, chronic diarrhea and constipation, and extreme fatigue. Your doctor diagnoses you with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — but is it really IBS? If your gut feeling tells you to visit another doctor for a second opinion, follow that internal instinct. […]
Athletic teens and celiac disease
February 28, 2012
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by Heather Demeritte — Cindy was the star runner on her track team, and the coach praised her consistent effort. But after a couple months of training, he noticed a rapid decline in her performance. She complained of fatigue, achy muscles and chronic diarrhea. He suspected the flu, but after a month of watching Cindy […]
December 26, 2013
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