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Constipation
Discover the causes, symptoms, and effective solutions for lasting digestive relief.
The complete guide to constipation
Get a comprehensive look at the causes, symptoms, and solutions for constipation, explained by Dr. Ted.
- Introduction: Embracing Gut Health
- Understanding Constipation
- The Inner Workings: Your Digestive System Simplified
- Spotting the Signs of Constipation
- Root Causes of Constipation
- The Ripple Effect: Complications if Ignored
- Diagnosis: Getting to the Bottom of It
- Treatment Avenues
- Natural & Alternative Therapies
- Preventive Measures: Keeping Constipation at Bay
- Closing Thoughts: Cultivating a Healthy Digestive Flow
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Articles on constipation
Dr. Ted's articles on constipation.
Your IBD Is “In Remission”… So Why Does Your Gut Still Act Up? The Truth About “Phantom Flares” (and How to Take Back Control)
If your doctor says your Crohn’s or UC is in remission, but you still get cramps, urgency, bloating, or “flare-like” days, you’re not imagining it. This post explains how IBS can overlap with IBD, why symptoms can linger even when inflammation is quiet, and how to tell the difference using clues plus tests like fecal calprotectin and CRP. You’ll also get a practical “two-lane” plan: treat inflammation when it’s active, and use an IBS toolbox (gut-brain therapies, targeted food trials, movement, and symptom-focused options) when it isn’t.
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The Ozempic Plot Twist No One Warned You About: When Appetite Drops… and So Does Sex Drive
GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Mounjaro do more than quiet appetite. For some people, sex drive shifts too. Up, down, or just different. You are not imagining it. These drugs talk to your gut, your brain, and your hormones, and the same system that turns down food cravings can nudge desire. Here is what is actually going on, why it affects people differently, and simple ways to steady the dials without guesswork.
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Proven Natural GI Relief: Let’s Play Gut Detective, You and Me
Tired of bloating, cramping, or unpredictable bowels? Discover simple, proven, natural strategies you can try at home to calm your gut and know when it’s time to call the doctor.
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