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Beat constipation IN 7 DAYS

It’s estimated that one in seven adults and one in three children suffer from constipation at any time – and twice as many women than men are affected.

‘Constipation is defined as not being able to go, having trouble going and passing hard, rabbit-dropping-like stools, or going to the toilet less than three times a week,’ says registered nutritional therapist Anna Mapson.

And it’s about more than just a bit of discomfort. If

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