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Constipation

So many different things can affect bowel habits – age, medications, general health and diet, social and cultural influences. But when constipation (irregularity) becomes a regular part of your life, you may wonder how common it really is.

What’s a kid to do?

Would you know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of constipation in your child? And do you know what to do when your child is constipated?

Is shift work affecting more than your sleep schedule?

Between 6 pm and 7 am, after most of us are ready to call it a day, 1 Canadian in 5 is hard at work. Does that describe you or someone you know? Learn how shift work affects your body and well-being.

An ounce of prevention…

Stopping constipation before it starts is the key to staying regular.

Useful tips and resources for constipation

Try these useful resources to find out more information about constipation.

Can’t go?

It’s a fact. Constipation is very common. Most healthy people of all types are affected by it at some point in their lives. At any one time, it is estimated that 1 in 4 Canadians has symptoms of constipation. 38% of Canadians report having had constipation within the previous 12 months. Has your irregularity made you a regular fixture in your doctor’s office?

Getting things moving again

Irregularity getting you down? Why suffer from constipation when there are a number of treatment options to choose from?
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