The Power of Play: How Physical Activity Can Help Relieve Childhood Constipation
Constipation — hard stools that are painful to pass — can cause discomfort and distress for both children and parents. And with around 1 in 3 children experiencing constipation at some point, it’s worth knowing how to manage it. The good news is that simply increasing...
Tummy Troubles at School: Managing Constipation in the Classroom
From the first bell to the last, school days are busy. And the last thing your child wants is to be distracted by constipation. Kids learn best when they feel safe, well, and engaged. Discomfort caused by childhood constipation can upset your child’s feelings and...
Toilet Tips for Parents: How to Prevent Constipation
Toilet training is an exciting and important milestone for your little one. But toilet training can be hard on parents. It requires near-constant vigilance. It involves a good deal of mess. Above all, toilet training needs a super-natural level of patience. Things can...
Hard Stools
Having hard, lumpy stools (or poo) is something most of us have probably experienced from time-to-time. Hard stools are one of the main symptoms of constipation and can be linked to causes such as your lifestyle, life stage, taking certain medications or another...
Constipation in Babies
When it comes to babies, it’s important to remember ‘normal’ poo can come in all sorts of colours, textures and frequency. Each baby is different, and their poo will reflect things such as their age, whether they are breastfed, formula-fed or have started to eat solid...
Natural Remedies for Constipation
Whether it’s a diet with not enough fibre essential for regular bowel movements, not getting enough exercise and activity to stimulate the bowels, or just getting older - there are lots of reasons why we get constipated. Fortunately, there are some simple lifestyle...
Remedies for Constipation
When you need a remedy for constipation, a good starting point is to check out some of the simple changes to your diet and lifestyle or other home remedies that help get things moving. If extra help is needed, medications – such as Coloxyl – may help you find relief....