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Constipation

Some Additional Aids to Overcoming Diarrhea

There are many reasons for constipation, but there are usually a few obvious ones that should be addressed at the first. The first signs may be quite subtle. Signs of constipation may be just gas, or commonly moodiness, nervousness, and ill temper. Gastritis, or indigestion, is defined as a vague abdominal discomfort, a bad taste in the mouth, ranging up to nausea, lack of appetite, headache, etc. This may be a manifestation of constipation. It is essential to resolve any constipation issues before beginning heavy metals detoxification. You must insure 3-4 bowel movements a day before doing any chelation or detoxification program! Supplying adequate magnesium is an integral part of this effort.

1. Destruction, or imbalance of intestinal flora. Yogurt often helps.
2. Lead poisoning.           
3. Potassium deficiency (and laxatives deplete it the more).
4. Excess milk (due in part to a lack of bulk). In young children, chronic constipation can be a manifestation of intolerance of cow’s milk (N Engl J Med 1998;339:1100-4).
5. Lack of Hydrochloric acid (necessary to digestion and assimilation).
6. Lack of digestive enzymes (poor pancreatic function, all foods cooked).
7. Protein deficiency.
8. Parasites.
9. Lack of fiber in diet.
10. Zinc deficiency.
11. Candida.
12. Inadequate water intake that can cause impaction.
13. Lack of B-complex vitamins, especially B1, niacin, pantothenic acid.
14. Lack of bile (gallbladder removed or blockage of bile ducts).
15. Thyroid sluggish (hypothyroidism).
16. Excessively alkaline system (constipation promotes alkalinity and harmful flora that create an alkaline system).
17. Overuse of antacids (destroying necessary hydrochloric acid).
18. Excess vitamin D (hypercalcemia from excess vitamin D), this is highly unlikely.
19. Enzymatic damage to liver.
20. Side effects of some drugs (Dilantin™).
21. Prolonged use of SSRIs. (Prozac™).
22. Deficiency of arginine. Streptococcus fecalis in the gut will deplete arginine.
23. MSM deficiency.
24. Too much histidine       
25. Poor smooth-muscle tone due to a lack of acetylcholine and Serotonin; it often causes an impaction, and presents itself as diarrhea.

 Poor smooth muscle tone is a frequent cause of impaction that is unnoticed or ignored. Why would you wait while the system is poisoned by the reabsorption of toxins that should have been expelled? Why would you wait while all the organs are put under such pressure they cannot function rightly? Why would you allow the bowel to swell beyond its normal size and risk a torsion? Torsion of the bowel can twist and destroy a segment of the GI tract requiring emergency surgery.

Laxatives are sometimes necessary to overcome an acute condition, such as impaction. First, increase the child’s intake of water. Use prune juice judiciously, for it can be harsh to a sensitive colon. The laxative of choice for low peristalsis is said to be cascara sagrada, said to actually improve muscle tone of the bowel. Cabbage juice is also an effective laxative for these children with low peristalsis. One mother said, “One natural remedy worth trying is kiwi fruit. Works on my kids and myself every time!” This could be an allergic reaction.

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