13 Common Foods That Can Cause Constipation
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Most health authorities define constipation as having fewer than three bowel movements in a week. In my experience as a health care professional, I believe this to be a gross underestimate and a telling indication of just how unhealthy the...
How Do Laxatives Work for Constipation?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Laxatives are usually the first thing people think about when contemplating a remedy for constipation relief. Laxatives, however, only address the symptoms and not the underlying factors that bring about constipation. Most people associate the term “laxative” with “a pill...
10 Natural Remedies for Constipation
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you're like most people, you have probably experienced uncomfortable bloating and constipation and found out for yourself just how debilitating they can be. Constipation is merely a symptom with an underlying issue. By approaching the root cause, it is...
What Does Stool Color Mean?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
We can learn a lot from poop. Seriously, hear me out. What comes out can tell us a lot about what’s going on inside. Color, consistency, appearance, and odor are all indications of how healthy, or unhealthy, you are. Think...
5 Benefits of Colon Cleansing
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
With additives in our food, pesticides on our crops, and pollution all around us, many might say we live in a toxic age.[1] Sometimes all that toxic buildup can take its toll on the colon, which negatively affects digestion and...
The Effects of Constipation
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Digestive disorders are becoming more prevalent in other countries as westernized society spreads. Constipation is a serious health concern and, along with other digestive ailments, affects at least 1 out of 5 people in America. Medically, constipation is defined as...
Are Constipation and Back Pain Related?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A member of our customer service team recently received feedback from a customer who had been experiencing such severe constipation that it was transitioning into lower back pain. This isn’t the first time I’ve heard a report like this. Soreness...
3 Quick Tips for a Healthy Colon
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The colon is also called the large intestine. It doesn't digest food. It's the part of the digestive system responsible for processing waste out of the body. Waste material travels along the four parts of the large intestine where it...
What Is an Enema?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
What are Enemas? Enemas have been around for a very long time and present the oldest known relief for constipation. It's a simple process: fluid is injected from a bag into the anus. Usually only water is injected, but other...
Bulk Forming Laxatives Health Dangers
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bulk-forming laxatives are made from the dead fibers from plant sources, usually psyllium. Bulk laxatives work by increasing stool mass to the point the bowels force it out. Under healthy circumstances, fiber and increased stool mass can be beneficial. But,...
How To Perform Self Abdominal Massage
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Massage is extremely beneficial for the body and therapeutic for the mind. Massaging the legs after a run gets lactic acid moving to reduce soreness. Massaging stiff shoulders and neck helps reduce tension. Massaging the abdomen offers a dual action...
