Kitty litter that is made from clay or bentonite is slightly radioactive. Cat litter is sufficiently radioactive that it can set off radiation alerts at international border checkpoints. Actually, it's not all cat litter you need to worry about -- only the stuff made from clay or bentonite. Radioactive isotopes naturally occur in clay at the rate of about 4 pCi/g for uranium isotopes, 3 pCi/g for thorium isotopes, and 8 pCi/g of potassium-40.
1 This causes you to swallow air, which can aggravate indigestion. 2  Chew food completely and eat slowly. 3  Drink fluids after meals, rather than during. 4  Avoid late-night eating. 5  Avoid spicy, greasy foods. 6  Quit smoking. 7  Avoid alcoholic beverages. 8  Avoid caffeine. 9  Wait at least one hour after eating to exercise.
Being sensitive to pain, children may avoid the toilet if they have minor splits or tears in the anus from straining or other irritations. Kids can also become constipated from consuming certain foods, such as dairy products. Older people, especially those who are more sedentary, tend to develop constipation more often. Medications that can cause constipation include narcotics, diuretics, iron supplements, antacids, and drugs for blood pressure, seizures, and depression.