Constipation Video series
With Dr Nick Read
Sunsweet in partnership with Dr Nick Read and the Gut Trust have put together a series of videos that provide great information on Constipation and suggestions on ways to tacke this problem which affects a large number of people in the UK. In addition to reviewing common causes of constipation for all ages and genders, Professor Read looks specifically at constipation in woman and children. He reviews a number of ways to help prevent constipation, supporting the pilosophy that "Prevention is better than cure" and looks at some natural remedies that can help treat constipation. To watch any of the videos simply click on one of the links below.
Constipation in Women
In this video, Dr Read discusses how constipation is more common in Woman than men, in fact 80% to 90% of all severe constipation cases occur in women
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Constipation in Children
Children can easily become constipated. In this video, Dr Read discusses the impact of emotion and diet on constipation in children and provides some tips on how to prevent and treat constipation.
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How eating well and a good diet prevents Constipation
You often hear the expression "You are what you eat". However its not only the food we eat but also the way we eat it that has an impact on our digestive system. In this video, Dr Read discusses the importance of a balanced yet "enjoyable" diet.
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Common natural methods to treat constipation
Constipation is a very common disorder impacting both genders and all ages. There are lots of causes of constipation, often originating from an underlying medical condition or as a side effect of certain treatments. In this video, Dr Read looks at the impact of "Food" and "Mood" on constipation.
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Can Relaxation help compat constipation?
There is a connection between the origins of the word "Laxative" and relaxation. In this video, Dr Read discusses the importance of relaxation on a healthy digestive systerm.
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