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.
However, several factors can increase your chances of having constipation, including: 1  not eating enough fibre, such as fruit, vegetables and cereals. 2  a change in your routine or lifestyle, such as a change in your eating habits. 3  having limited privacy when using the toilet.ometimes, constipation may be a side effect of a medicine you are taking. Common types of medication that can cause constipation include: 1  aluminium antacids (medicine to treat indigestion).