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woman suffering with IBS
September 25, 2020/Digestive

IBS: 5 Tips to Control Symptoms When You Travel

… but you may also experience:Cramping in the lower abdomen.Excessive gas.Bloating.Hard bowel movements or constipation.Loose bowels or diarrhea.“It’s important to understand your specific condition and know how and when …

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Childhood Hypothyroidism: What To Look For

… shorter than other children their age.Having low energy levels.Delayed puberty or irregular menstrual cycles.Frequent constipation.Weight gain.Muscle cramps.Slow reaction times.Dry skin.Regularly feeling cold, even when it’s warm …

fainting teenager
January 27, 2021/Children's Health

What You Should Know About Fainting in Children

… cause recurrent syncope.There are also rare types of syncope where kids faint when they:Have severe constipation.Try to pee.Try to stretch.Experience emotional or physical pain.When a child faints, it’s …

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June 11, 2025/Diet, Food & Fitness

7 Health Benefits of Popcorn

… for its ability to “get things moving” in your bowels. But fiber isn’t just about relieving constipation. It’s the ultimate food for your gut microbiome, which boosts your overall health.“A healthy gut …

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September 6, 2024/Digestive

Gut Reaction: Home Remedies To Help Manage Your IBS

… poop through your system in a more orderly fashion. This improved regularity may reduce issues with both constipation and diarrhea.Working out also can ease IBS pain and discomfort by:Boosting circulation.Increasing metabolism.Building …

toddler on potty
July 14, 2022/Children's Health

Tricks To Get Your Toddler to Poop on the Potty

… for the child,” she says. Reasons for their discomfort come from things like a change in diet, constipation or something else.“One painful bowel movement may be all it takes to cause children to associate …

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October 4, 2023/Nutrition

The Health Benefits of Green Beans

… helps soften stool, making it easier to pass,” says Whitson. “But fiber is not just about avoiding constipation. It also helps balance your gut microbiome — the microscopic organisms that help you digest food and absorb …

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January 27, 2023/Wellness

Try Five-Finger Breathing for Deep Relaxation

In a go-go-go world, it’s all too easy to get stuck in fight-or-flight mode, even when you’re not facing any true threats. But if you make a conscious effort …

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January 25, 2022/Children's Health

How To Help Your Child Stop Wetting the Bed

You’re frustrated. You’re exhausted. Your child is already in school — but they’re still wetting the bed at night. You’ve tried limiting liquids after dinner. You’ve woken your child up in …

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June 30, 2023/Nutrition

The Health Benefits of Quinoa

Quinoa (pronounced ”KEEN-wah”) is a small, round seed that people in South America have eaten for thousands of years. Today, this food has become a staple grain in the U.S. and other Western …

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