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Dietary Fiber, Fruits and Vegetables

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Water Intake

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Vitamin B5

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Magnesium

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Fiber

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Hydrochloric Acid

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Acidophilus and Bifidus

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Cascara sagrada, Berberis vulgaris, Foeniculum vulgare, Symphytum officinalis, Eugenia caryophyllata

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Exercise

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Biofeedback

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Heating Compress

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Retrain the Bowel

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Short Cold Bath

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Lead Poisoning

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Hypothyroidism

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