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www.AbbysHealthFood.com | # 64| Page 9 If you are not having at least one bowel movement every day, you are constipated. If you are having one bowel movement each day, and it is not one and a half feet long you are still constipated. If you are not eliminating one and a half feet of feces per day (the length of the descending colon), you are not getting enough dietary fiber in your diet. This comes as no surprise, as the average intake of dietary fiber in the U.S. is 12 to 15 grams. It is recommended you consume at least 35 grams daily for optimal health. Chronic constipation can lead to many health Problems including bowel obstruction, increased risk for colon cancer, diverticulosis and diverticulitis and more. The underlying causes of constipation are numerous and can be complex. The cause could be dehydration, lack of fiber, lack of beneficial bacteria, lack of B vitamins, certain medications, chronic stress or genetics, to name a few. Your goal should be to get to the bottom of the problem without having to resort to long-term laxative use that can worsen the problem and lead to dependence. The following recommendations may help you on your way. Recommended Testing • Comprehensive stool analysis (CSA) • Food sensitivity test Diet • If Candida is an underlying cause, follow the Candida Diet until bowel elimination is regular. • Drink half your body weight in ounces of water daily. (Example: 140 pounds would be 70 ounces of water daily.) • Limit beverages that have high tannin content, such as red wine and tea, as these can contribute to constipation. • Take a daily probiotic with high potency (60 billion) and high strain diversity (60 strains). • Look for formulas that contain clinically researched strains that address constipation like Vital Planet's Intense Care. Solving the Constipation Mystery By Vital Planet Lifestyle • Make time to go to the bathroom, even if it means getting up earlier in the morning. • Use a toilet step that will help raise your feet so that you are in natural squatting position for better elimination. • Incorporate exercise into your lifestyle. Walking, swimming and using the mini trampoline are great exercises. Complementary Mind/Body Therapies • Colon hydrotherapy can be extremely beneficial alone, or in conjunction with the suggestions here. • Yoga can help strengthen the abdominal muscles and colon. • Chiropractic spinal adjustments can be helpful in resolving constipation. • Acupuncture could also be beneficial by stimulating the energy meridians of the colon and digestive tract. *Vital Planet covers up to 15% of indirect costs associated with clinical studies. NATURAL DIGESTIVE CARE EXPERTS SOLD EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH INDEPENDENT HEALTH FOOD STORES. TO FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.VITALPLANET.COM. of our product specialists who will be happy to guide you journey to vibrant health. Constipation Is No Laughing Matter Get Moving Now The Probiotic Just for You www.vitalplanet.com The 4-Biotic Probiotic Prebiotics • Probiotics • Postbiotics • Parabiotics Brenda Watson I developed high potency I developed high potency Intense Care Probiotics+ to Intense Care Probiotics+ to include Prebiotics, Postbiotics include Prebiotics, Postbiotics and Parabiotics, for a more and Parabiotics, for a more complete probiotic for your complete probiotic for your specific needs. specific needs. *THIS STATEMENT HAS NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. Precision formulated with clinically studied probiotic strains to support regularity, ease occasional constipation and provide digestive balance. Vegan Dairy-Free Gluten-Free