1 Laminate: PROS â Laminate wood flooring is made from composite wood pressed together at high temperatures. 2  The photograph or image of hardwood is then covered over the composite wood to form the laminate, thus is cheaper. 3  Laminate wood installation cost is on an average 50% less than hardwood.
Subscribe to our Digestive Health e-newsletter to stay up to date on digestive health topics. Excess upper intestinal gas may result from swallowing more than a usual amount of air while eating, drinking or chewing gum. Lower intestinal gas is the normal byproduct of bacterial action on food that is not broken down until reaching the colon.
One of the most common causes is poor diet. A diet high in animal fat and low in vegetables and fruit can lead to constipation. Not drinking enough fluids may also cause the stool to become hard. Certain medical conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome or hormone abnormalities, may lead to constipation.