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Keep Your Digestive System Flowing with Natural Laxatives

By Dr. Michael Cutler • Oct 12th, 2009 • Category: True Health Tip
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Did you know that you can be plagued with occasional constipation even if you get enough fiber in your diet? There are many laxative products to help you overcome those uncomfortable digestive bouts, but your best choice would be a natural intestinal stimulant. These stimulants are also known as herbal laxatives.

Herbal laxatives stimulate the normal wavelike, involuntary muscular contractions that move food through your digestive system. The active ingredients in these laxatives are usually herbs, with senna and sagrada being the most effective.

When you consume fiber and sufficient natural laxatives, your stools will have the desired consistency. But first, let dietary and supplemental fiber do their work. Then try natural herbal laxatives as needed to help move things along.

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Dr. Michael Cutler is a graduate of Brigham Young University, Tulane Medical School and Natividad Medical Center Family Practice Residency in Salinas, Calif. Dr. Cutler is a board-certified family physician with more than 18 years experience. He serves as a medical liaison to alternative and traditional practicing physicians. His practice focuses on an integrative solution to health problems. Dr. Cutler is a sought-after speaker and lecturer on experiencing optimum health through natural medicines and founder and editor of Easy Health Options™ newsletter—a leading health advisory service on natural healing therapies and nutrients. He is also a Medical Advisor for True Health™—America's #1 source for doctor-formulated nutrients that heal.
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