Daily movements of the bowel alone cannot be considered evidence of proper bowel function. One such authority on bowel health relayed an experience he had as a medical student. (paraquoted)“300 autopsies were preformed on bodies whose histories indicated 285 had claimed they were not constipated and only 15 had admitted they were constipated. The autopsies showed the opposite to be the case – only 15 were not constipated, while 285 were found to be constipated. Some of the 285 persons had stated that they had as many as 5 or 6 bowel movements daily, yet the autopsies revealed that in some of them, the colon was twelve inches in diameter. The normal diameter of the colon is 2 to 3 inches.
The average person does not know whether he or she is constipated. Constipation is just one sign of an improperly functioning bowel. A list of some of the symptoms associated with constipation and its resulting systemic autointoxication may help many people decide if constipation is an underlying cause for their health concerns. In no particular order:
Headaches Drowsiness Back pain
Dementia Burning sensation in the face, eyes, hands or feet
Depression Forgetfulness Lack of concentration
Sensitivity to light Stupor Pain behind eyes
Indecision Sensitivity to noise Bloating
Melancholy Fatigue Insanity
Delirium Dermatological conditions Abdominal pain
Dry eyes Cataracts Tearing eyes
Vision disturbances Hypertension Sinus problems
Abdominal cramps Hypotension Heart arrhythmias
Indigestion Appendicitis Nausea
Hemorrhoidal pain Ovarian cysts Bad Breath
Tumors Body Odor Muscle atrophy
Foot odor Irritability Skin wrinkles
Boils Complexion alterations diarrhea
Flatulence Itching Acne
Insomnia Posture alterations Fitful sleep
Clammy skin Fibrocystic Breasts Arthritis
Tumors Degeneration of organs Leg pain
Mastitis Kidney disorders Tonsil troubles
Bladder infections Twitching of muscles Bad dreams
This list is by no means complete. However, the information should lead you to note that constipation is at the root of more problems than commonly imagined.