{"id":2013,"date":"2022-08-10T16:25:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T16:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdhf.staging.not4prod.com\/?p=2013"},"modified":"2022-12-01T21:54:36","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T21:54:36","slug":"understanding-constipation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdhf.ca\/en\/understanding-constipation\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Constipation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdhf.ca\/en\/digestive-conditions\/constipation\/\">Constipation<\/a> is common but it is not normal. While making good\u00a0choices about diet and exercise can usually relieve occasional constipation, those who suffer from chronic constipation know these don\u2019t work and\u00a0may need to speak to a pharmacist or doctor to find a solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unsure why you are constipated? 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