Discover how to restore your body’s natural rhythm

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Discover how
to restore
your body’s
natural rhythm
What is
constipation?
Constipation, a common gastrointestinal problem,
occurs when a person’s bowel movements become
difficult or when they happen less frequently than they
used to.
Constipation is usually temporary and not serious, but it
can be uncomfortable.
While constipation can affect anyone, about twice as
many women as men suffer from constipation. The
condition also becomes more common as people age.
27 %
of Canadians reported
suffering from constipation
in the previous 3 months.
How do I identify
constipation?
There are several symptoms of constipation:
Infrequent bowel movements (fewer than 3 per week)
Cramps, abdominal bloating and flatulence
Feeling like your bowel is never completely empty
Nausea and impaired appetite
Chronic fatigue
Abdominal pain when straining during
a bowel movement
What causes
constipation?
Our digestive system can be very sensitive to changes
in our lifestyle and diet. Suffering from bowel irregularity
is not necessarily a sign of poor health or an unhealthy
lifestyle.
Here are the most common causes:
A lack of fluids or fibre in our diet
Lack of physical activity
Side effects of certain medicines or
medical conditions
Travel
Stress or a busy lifestyle
Pregnancy
How do I avoid
constipation?
To reduce the risk of constipation, it is advisable to stay
active, have a bowel movement when you get the urge
and adopt healthier eating habits.
Consume more +
Water
Cereals and whole
grain bread
Fruits and
vegetables
Consume less -
Greasy foods
Red
meat
Alcohol
How do I relieve myself
of constipation?
When it comes to relieving occasional constipation,
there are several options available, but we don’t always
get the results we want.
Sometimes, natural solutions (like adding fibre to
your diet and improving your lifestyle) aren’t enough
to restore your usual rhythm.
And other times, when looking for an immediate
solution we turn to treatments with harsh side
effects.
If you’ve tried one of these solutions and didn’t get
the results you expected, you may want to turn to a
laxative that effectively restores your body’s natural
rhythm, such as RestoraLAX®.
From the first signs,
take action, RestoraLAX®.
RestoraLAX® is a good choice for quickly* relieving
occasional constipation.
No bloating
No cramps
No gas
*
Usually causes a bowel movement within 1 to 3 days.
How do I use
RestoraLAX® ?
RestoraLAX® is a powder that should be taken once a
day with the liquid of your choice.
Since it is tasteless and contains zero sodium or sugar,
it can be dissolved in any hot or cold beverage.
The amount required is 17 g and can be easily
measured through the measuring cap:
1
Unscrew the cap and fill the
measuring cap to the top of the
white section, which is marked to
indicate the correct dose.
2
Pour the powder into your hot or
cold beverage; stir and drink.
How does RestoraLAX® work?
Different from certain laxatives, RestoraLAX® restores
your body’s natural rhythm by drawing water into your
colon allowing bowel movements to occur more normally.
It draws water
into the colon.
It increases the flow of water in
the colon, which helps soften the
stool and stimulates the movement
of the intestinal wall.
Stools are
released with
less effort.
From the first signs of constipation,
take action. Use RestoraLAX® !
For more information, visit restoralax.ca.
®
Find RestoraLAX in major drugstores
and mass merchandisers.
30 daily doses
14 daily doses
7 daily doses
Packs of individual
daily doses (10 units)
To be sure RestoraLAX® is right for you,
always read and follow the label.
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