Childhood constipation is a very frequent condition. However, the good news is that there are lots of practical ways to help your child develop healthy toilet habits.
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Dietary Changes Can Relieve Childhood Constipation
- Kiwifruit
- Blackberries
- Leafy green vegetables
- Beetroot
- Oat Bran
- Ground flaxseeds (at 1-2 tsp per day)
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Check Hydration is Adequate
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Movement and Exercise gets the Bowels Moving
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Probiotics Reset Bowel Bacteria
- Bifidobacterium animalis (DN-173 010)
- Bifidobacterium lactis (HN001)
- Bifidobacterium lactis (Bb12)
- Escherichia coli (1917)
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Prebiotics Help Beneficial Bacteria
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Massage for Movement
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Iberogast – Bitter Herbs for Digestive Balance
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Gentle Laxatives can Get Things Moving
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Retraining the Bowel
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Check for Other Factors