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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.

Many people do not realize that constipation can cause body odor. The body releases toxins through emptying of the bowels. When your bowels are "backed up," the toxins may be released through the skin, thereby causing body odor. Remember the last time your toilet got backed up? I'm sure the smell wasn't
pleasant.

Other symptoms associated with constipation
Low abdominal pain
Flatulence and gas
Bad breath
Sallow skin
Vomiting
Fever

The best solution to eliminating constipation is a preventive regime. Constipation is prevented by exercise, high fiber diet and drinking lots of water. More aggressive but still safe and natural methods are enemas, stool softeners and dietary supplements.

Tap Water Enema

A very effective cleansing enema is a tap water enema. Tap water stimulates bowel activity through irritation of the lower bowel. Tap water is commonly used for adults and older children but should not be used for infants because of the danger of electrolyte imbalance. Seek the advice of your physician before administering a tap water enema to a child.

In order to use a tap water enema, you will need an enema bag kit. This can be purchased from your local pharmacy. Fill the bag with lukewarm tap water. Add a few shavings of a bar of white soap into the bag. Soap suds stimulate bowel activity. The soap should not have been previously used to prevent unwanted bacteria from entering the rectum. Shake the bag mixture, attach the tube that comes with
the kit and insert into the rectum according to the kit's instructions. Bowel movement should start within a matter of minutes.

Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements that aid in the digestion and cleansing of bowels are:
Garlic destroys harmful bacteria in the colon.
Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids has a cleansing and healing effect.
Chlorophyll Liquid eliminates toxins and bad breath.
Multienzyme Complex aids digestion.
Vitamin E helps heal the colon.
Aloe Vera heals and cleans the digestive tract and softens stools when
taken internally.
Ginger stimulates the digestive system and helps food pass through the
intestines.


Kaaryn Walker is an contributing editor of [http://www.kidshygieneandhealth.com], a website offering causes, remedies and support about childhood hygiene and health related issues.






Body Odor and Constipation: What's the Big Stink About?

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