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My new web site NaturoBase.com has a lot more information - over 6,000 research studies, etc!
Visit the NaturDoctor Store for professional nutritional supplements. Digestion Basic Nutritional Support Hormone Panels Children's Health. Men's Health Women's Health Detoxification Liver Heart and Cholesterol Musculoskeletal Lifexpand.com - tapping into the Brazilian rainforest. |
Information on ConstipationDescription Constipation is defined as a combination of changes in the frequency, size, consistency, and ease of stool passage, which leads to an overall decrease in volume of bowel movements. Causes Constipation can be caused by: electrolyte imbalances (hypercalcemia, hypokalemia); hormonal abnormalities (Hypothyroidism, Diabetes); Congenital impediments (aganglionic megacolon - Hirschsprung's disease; or excessively elongate, edundant, capacious bowel - dolichocolon); Congenital or acquired neuromuscular bowel impairment ("pseudo-obstruction"); Concomitant illness, injury, or debility; Mechanical bowel impediment (obstruction or ileus, due to any cause); Inadequate fluid intake; Sideeffect of drugs (e.g., anticholinergic agents, opiates); Chronic abuse of laxatives or cathartics; Psychiatric, cultural, emotional, environmental factors; and Painful fecal evacuation from anal disease (e.g., fissures). Risk factors include: extremes of life (very young and very old); neurosis; polypharmacy; and a sedentary life style or condition. Conventional Labs Conventional labs are only necessary when other disorders are being considered, and include a CBC (to detect anemia which may indicate colorectal neoplasm); Thyroid function studies; Electrolytes, glucose, and calcium. A digital rectal exam can rule out a rectal mass, check for blood in the stool, and define stool consistency. Imaging studies include a plain (KUB) film of the abdomen and a barium enema or barium swallow with small bowel follow through looking for anatomical defects (mass lesions, ileus). Cineradiography of passage of barium, instilled in, then expelled from the rectosigmoid segment ("defecography"), may help define evacuation disorders in selected cases. Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy is seldom required, unless needed to define an abnormality discovered by barium enema or when there is evidence of iron deficiency anemia or blood in the stool. Specialty Lab Tests Products to consider Natural Therapies Most natural health web sites put a list of herbs, vitamins and nutritional supplements along with citations from scientific studies. Have you found this to be confusing, since there are so many to choose from? A far simpler way is to choose a supplement from the appropriate body system, such as liver support, detoxification, etc. A well formulated supplement works a lot better than separate vitamins and usually costs a lot less. Please call me at (239) 659-2684 if you would like some assistance in choosing an appropriate product. I can't diagnose or treat diseases by phone, but I can assist you in making better choices. I also can send some relevant articles to read. The first ten minutes are free (as long as you purchase from my web site). |
The next step, after you have been diagnosed with a disease, is to find out what is the specific cause, and then choose supplements that address it. Phone consults are my specialty. Please call my at (239) 659-2684 to schedule a consultation.
I recommend that you make an informed choice, and the goal of this web site is to provide you with the information to make a wise choice when it comes to your health and wellness.
As you can see, I don't sell any vitamins on this web site. There are thousands of vitamin stores that will sell you whatever vitamin you want, and many of them offer discounts.
If you are interested in some high-quality basic nutritional supplements, I recommend visiting the Store You will find my recommendations for a multiple, tasty chewable fiber wafers, high-potency probiotics, and fish oils.
Good luck in your journey towards health and wellness!!
Unfortunately, that would be a clear violation of FDA regulations. Also, one of the most important aspect of naturopathy is: "Treat the person, not the disease". This is a profound statement, and many people have spent thousands of dollars on vitamins listed in books or web sites for a specific disease. This is what I call "vending machine medicine". It rarely works! The solution is to find a naturopathic physician, such as myself, to assist you.
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