Clash of the titans: Jeremy Paxman, left, described Huw Edwards, right, as 'like an evangelical preacher on a wet Sunday in Merthyr Tydfil'. The attack came in a trenchant newspaper article in which the Newsnight presenter described media books as 'unreadable' and criticised his own employer for missing out on big stories.
Laxative (purgatives, aperients) are substances that loosen stools and increase bowel movements. They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives vary based on how they work and the side effects they have. Certain stimulant, lubricant and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and bowel examinations, and may be supplemented by enemas under certain circumstances. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause diarrhea.
4. Everybody knows the laxative effect of coffee. Brewed coffee also contains soluble cellulose fibers, which help the body absorb vital nutrients, keep a lid on cholesterol and fight constipation. The amounts are of 0.47-0.75 grams of fiber per 100 ml. Freeze-dried coffee came out on top.