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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

A Healthy Eating Plan Avoids Constipation

By Dr. Gary Gendron

Digestive difficulties, especially constipation is widespread! Look around at your supermarket or pharmacy to view aisles of non-prescription laxatives.

Most people, who believe they suffer from constipation, really have a delayed transit time.

Some people have difficulties, and don't even realize, because they were told "whatever is normal for you is correct."

This is false! Bowel movement frequency problems will cause to diseases such as cancer, hypertension, gall bladder disease, hemorrhoids, etc.

The normal food transit time is 36-42 hours, which is considered normal. From 42-48 hours is the high normal and over 54 hours is too much.

On the other hand, less than 36 hours is the low normal. I preform a simple test in my office that the patient can do at home to determine food transit time if they are not sure what it is.

Transit time is a measure of how much time food material spends in your intestinal system. Excessive time in the intestinal tract, as in constipation and infrequent bowel movement, allow waste products and the absorption of these toxins into the body's circulatory system. Cholesterol that was taken out of the body now stands a good chance of being reabsorbed and reaching pathological high levels.

Diminished time in the intestinal tract, as in diarrhea or frequent bowel movements, is usually an indication of protein or fat malabsorption syndromes. These persons are frequently underweight and have poorly functioning immune systems.

The daily diet should contain at least 25 grams of dietary fiber, which can be supplied by ample amounts of fruit, vegetables and whole grains. Water consumption should increase to 60 ounces a day.

Many people don't realize what a "normal" digestive tract is. If you follow these tips, you will be well on your way to a healthy nutrition diet. - 17274

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