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5 Solutions for Constipation

Constipation can add inches to your waistline and cause discomfort. It affects up to 27 percent of the North American population and is often caused by lifestyle factors such as not eating enough fibre, not drinking enough fluids and not exercising regularly, as well as mental health issues such as stress, depression and anxiety. Here are five ways to help get things moving.

By Celia Milne From Best Health Magazine, May 2009

Lifestyle Changes

Simple lifestyle changes can help relieve constipation.

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