Did You POOP Today? by Dr. Edward F. Group III

DID YOU POOP TODAY?

By: Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN

If you’re like many Americans, constipation is something you’ve experienced. Over 4 million people each year report being constipated. Cases of colon cancer are rising steadily. To understand why you may be suffering, you first need to know exactly what constipation means. When John Wayne died they found 60 pounds of compacted hard fecal matter stuck to the lining of his intestines.

My definition of being constipated means that you have difficulty passing stools and do not have daily bowel movements.

If your stools are soft and pass easily and you pass them at least 2 times per day, I would say you’re not constipated.

In order to be diagnosed with constipation, you must have at least two of the following symptoms for at least 12 months:

·Hard or pellet-like stools at least 25% of the time

·Straining with bowel movements at least 25% of the time

·A feeling that you don’t completely empty your bowels at least 25% of the time

·Fewer than 5 bowel movements per week

What causes constipation?

The most common cause of constipation is a lack of adequate amounts of water, exercise, stress and fiber in the diet. The longer the stool sits in the large intestine waiting to be passed, the harder and less easy to pass it becomes.

There are many other reasons that you may find yourself constipated. Common causes of constipation include:

·A change in schedule, such as traveling or anything that changes your daily routine

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BIO:

A prolific author, Dr. Edward Group has written seven books and dozens of articles on subjects such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, ultimate health, constipation, pain relief and more... In addition he is editor of the worldwide Internet monthly newsletter Alternative Health and Healing.
Dr. Edward Group’s knowledge of alternative/natural protocols is thorough and his expression is opinionated and passionate

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