As a women, it was always important for me to have a female doctor. Especially as a teen, figuring out my body changes and dealing with questions that I wasn’t comfortable asking my parents, I was happy knowing that I had an unbiased but relatable resource I could turn to without judgement. One topic people are often too embarrassed to discuss is constipation. However embarrassing it might be, a healthy bowel movement is part of one’s overall health. Sadly, 1 in 4 Canadians suffer from symptoms of constipation, and it is a problem that often impacts their quality of life.
Last month, I attended the Toronto Bridal Show, to speak to brides-to-be about preparing for their big day. Part of the preparation is ensuring that they are taking control and “owning the throne” with the help of Dulcolax Laxatives which provides predictable, overnight relief. Now I’m here to let everyone else know how they too can take control to ensure every day is comfortable. While I can’t make your boss any less grumpy or your spouse more relaxed, I can provide some tips on how to help you with bowel health.
1. Open Up: Canadians need to speak up when it comes to bowel movements because not only is it something we all experience, but it can be a good indicator for overall health.
2. Healthy Lifestyle Choices: One in six Canadians feels their bowel movements are inconsistent and one in nine feel their bowel movements are uncomfortable. When you are constipated, you may feel bloated and not like yourselfT. o promote good bowel health, it’s important to get regular exercise, have plenty of water and caffeine-free fluids and always drink alcohol and caffeine in moderation. In addition, eating a diet rich in fibre is helpful.
3. Don’t Delay Relief: Treatment options exist – but you need to make the right choice to get the relief you need. For example, for occasional constipation, a product like Dulcolax Laxative tablets can be taken at bedtime and will produce a bowel movement the next morning in the comfort of your own home. It provides gentle, predictable relief, something the vast majority of Canadians are looking for.
Visit www.dulcolax.ca for more information about bowel health and treatment options.
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Dulcolax and Best Health Magazine (@besthealthmag) have teamed up to bring you a Twitter Party where you can learn more about taking control of your overall health. Join them June 18th from 1 – 2 PM for the #BHOwnTheThrone Twitter party where they’ll be giving away 6 prizes including 1 grand prize. But you need to join to find out what it is 🙂
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It depends on the sickness. I would either talk to my pharmacist or my doctor.
Google first. Sadly. Way of the the world. My doctor takes about 2 weeks to book.
It depends how sick I feel but usually I call a friend first.
I turn to the internet. I usually google everything.
Usually the internet and then my doctor!
I t really depends on what it is, usually i google it first then talk to doctor or someone …
Depending on the problem, usually my husband first! He has a medical background, but if it’s more serious, my doctor.
I usually google it first (bad I know!) then I’ll consult my hubby and then. My Dr if need be
usually my mom, then pharmacist
for simpler items I definitely go to the internet first
Usually I will ask my mom or sister first.
I’d turn to a friend
A friend for sure
I always phone my mom…It’s true!
i ask my mom
I will either ask my doctor or check online :).
I usually check online.
Health related things seem to start with the internet and may either move to a discussion with a pharmacist or doctor depending on if the internet tells me to do so. 🙂
I ask my doctor and sometimes check online
I turn to my doctor (after scaring myself by looking online, of course!)
Jonnie
I usually look it up online first at on of the MD sites.
Either a friend or google
I check in with my mom first. We call her The Doctor, even though she isn’t one. 😉
I go to google first them the Doctor is it lasts
My best friends – they are some smart cookies! 🙂
i usually check online
I usually google it,to be honest!!
usually my mom, then google, then a doctor
It depends, but usually my doctor and google.
I give my Doctor a call and discuss it with him and he decides if I need to go in !
i would ask a pharmacist first
I usually turn to the Internet then the hubby
I always turn to my mom. If she doesn’t know the answer, she know of three doctors who will.
I go to my doctor for any health related questions.
google but i try not to!
I use google first then I ask my doctor.
Usually my doctor and also google
My mom definitely. I also look on the internet to see if anyone out there have similar symptoms as me.
i search on google
I mostly search on the internet and then go to the doctor if I am really concerned.
I always speak to my mother first then I ask the pharmacist,
Always my mother first!
I usually check online or check with my mother