
Fiber is one such 'remedy'.
Fiber helps bulk up stool, expanding the intestines and temporarily making it easier for stool to pass through the body. However, the problem with fiber is that it also feeds harmful bacteria and parasites. Moreover, most commercial fiber products are loaded with artificial sweeteners and flavorings to mask the unpleasant taste. If you're trying to get your digestion moving again, commercial fiber supplements can do more harm than good.

Laxatives are another example.
Although laxatives work temporarily by forcing the body to push out the contents of the colon, they actually destroy the colon, completely smoothing out its delicate, natural folds. Over time, the colon further loses its shape, structure, and elasticity, creating a dangerous cycle where you become dependent on laxatives because your colon can no longer function properly.

Our nerve cells take their time.
Gender-related brain functions cause the intestines of women and men to behave differently. Research by Dr. Tanja Babic of Penn State College of Medicine has shown that the nerve cells that control the movement of food through the intestines function more and more slowly in women than in men. Research has also shown that women are six times more likely to experience digestive problems, and these problems increase with age.
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