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Fighting Constipation with Beans

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Terry Graedon

November 12, 2014

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Terry Graedon

November 12, 2014

5 Comments

Q. I have tried everything for constipation, including Metamucil, MiraLAX, vegetables, cooked oats, prune juice and the power pudding recipe. I have the best success eating great northern cooked beans.
A. It’s always good to hear that a simple dietary approach is helpful. Thank you for sharing it.
People who would like to learn more about combating constipation, including the power pudding recipe of unprocessed bran, prune juice and applesauce, will find that information in our Guide to Constipation.

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Terry Graedon

Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies.Read Terry's full bio.

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