Natural Colon Cleanse for Children

The function of the colon and the rest of the intestines are to collect nutrients from food taken in and eliminate the remaining waste the body doesn't need. If stool elimination does not occur efficiently, abdominal pain and constipation can develop. If your child suffers from chronic constipation, there are treatments available to provide relief. Consult with your doctor before treating your child to make certain there are no underlining conditions causing constipation.

For acute constipation you can give your child a stimulate laxative for a more immediate relief. Be sure not to use laxatives too often because it can become habit forming and the body may be trained to be unable to have a bowel movement without it. Stool softeners are another choice and are not habit forming. However, if your child is greatly impacted a laxative may be needed to clean out “backed up” stool before a stool softener will work.

New Colon Sweep Helps Relieve The Symptoms of Constipation and Provides a Rejuvenating Colon Cleanse By Removing Compacted Feces, Eliminating Parasites, and Restoring Intestinal Oxygen Levels. It is all natural, safe and gentle enough for children and women who are pregnant.

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What is Constipation

In general, constipation refers to infrequent (less than 3 bowel movements per week) or incomplete bowel movements. Constipation is also defined when stools are hard or difficult to pass. The longer stool stays in the colon, the more water is absorbed from the stool causing it to harden. Some people who are constipated may feel bloated, strain when with they try to pass stool and have the sense of a full bowel.

Although constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements, there is no “set” number in terms of the how often people should have a bowel movement. Each person’s body is different. The number of movements your child has depends on diet, exercise, and health and other factors. The frequency and consistency of stools varies day to day depending on what we eat. No matter how many bowel movements your child has, if he experiences hard, and painful stools, he is probably constipated.
Constipation is not a disease, but a symptom. Most people experience it at some point in their lives. Fortunately, once we learn the causes of constipation, a few lifestyle changes can prevent it.

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Toilet Training and Constipation

Children who ignore the urge to have a bowel movement may eventually stop feeling the need to have one, which can lead to constipation. Typically children delay going to the bathroom because of stressful potty training or because they do not want to interrupt their play. Also, if a child is already constipated with hard and painful stools, he may ignore the urge to potty because of the pain, thus worsening the constipation.

There are a few tips you can use to help making toilet training a less stressful experience.

• Encourage your child not to wait until the last minute, but to go to the bathroom as soon as they feel the urge.



• Have your child go to the bathroom after each meal, even if he says he doesn’t have to “go”. Often children use the bathroom immediately or within a few minutes. The point is not to make your child potty when they have no urge, but to get them into the habit going to the bathroom regularly and without waiting until the last minute.
• When your child has a bowel movement, make sure he has time to completely empty his bowel. Remaining stool left inside the colon can harden and become difficult to pass.
• Make going to potty a pleasant experience by giving your child a book while he is sitting on the toilet.

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Causes of Contipation

Constipation occurs when waste material moves through the bowel too slowly. It is characterized as infrequent bowel movements and the passage of hard and painful stools..

Causes of Constipation

Generally, the main cause of constipation in children is not eating enough fiber in their diet. Constipation can also be cause by:

Low Fiber Foods: Too many foods that have a binding effect, such as bananas, cooked carrots or squash, as well as too many dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and peanut butter can cause constipation.

Toilet Habits: Waiting too long to go to the bathroom is very common among young children. Usually it is because they do not want to interrupt their play. However the longer tool stays in the colon, water is absorbed and the stool becomes harden and difficult to pass.

Dehydration: Not ingesting enough liquids will cause the body to absorb more fluid from the bowel.

Lack of Activity: Inadequate exercise can cause the bowels to become sluggish.

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