Today, a new generation of parents are taking a first-hand approach to their children’s health. Yet, the dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles that an alarming number of children are allowed to follow remains a global concern. Increasing awareness among today’s moms and dads is a good step in the right direction. In the spirit of [...]

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The Journal of Clinical Nursing recently published the results of a study into the connection between functional constipation and aversion to fruits and vegetables in children. source While it may seem obvious that kids who enjoy eating these healthy foods are more likely to exhibit healthy bowel function and regularity than their more finicky peers, [...]

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Ask just about any parent if their child has ever been constipated, and they’ll probably say yes. Dealing with slight, occasional constipation is perfectly normal for small bodies. Unfortunately, it seems that these periodic bouts are becoming increasingly common and severe in many young children, according to a new report from John Hopkins Children’s Center [...]

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Being a parent is hardly ever an easy task. Especially when gastrointestinal problems arise. Like all kids, children with autism are more prone to suffer from belly aches, diarrhea and constipation symptoms. While these are discomforts for any child to occasionally go through, they may be particularly common for children in the greater autism spectrum. [...]

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