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Southern Cross, Volume 10, Issue 16, 19 July 1902, Page 2

r pa©ca TLis complaint is very prevalent during the winter months, and is not looked upon as an evil by a great many people, and very little effort is made to cure it. This is a grave mistake, however, as in many cases constipation becomes only the forerunner of more serious ailments. The causes of constipation are many, but the most frequent is carelessness of the sufferer in neglecting to respond to the calls of Nature. Women especially are great transgressors in this respect, and consequently they are amongst the greatest victims of constipation. If the waste matter in the body is not got rid of trouble is sure to follow, which sometimes leads to a most serious illness. Among other causes of constipation may be mentioned improper diet, excessive mental emotion or brain work, and neglect of exercise. In the treatment of constipation three things are especially needful : a mild cathartic, proper diet, and physical exercise. Of the first and moat important, much can be said, but all that is necessary is, that nearly all laxative remedies sold to-day are extremely violent in their action, and therefore harmful. Bile Beans for Biliousness perform their work gently, and can therefore be taken with perfect safety. With regard to diet, all foods may be taken, except those known to be indigestible ; pastry, however, should not be taken at all. Physical exercise does not mean

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