by Haiyan Lai-Heskin
Most of us have got constipation once in a while for some and frequently for others. Constipation should never be ignored, because when the body is not functioning correctly, serious illness can ensue.
Constipation?is a warning sign from your body to let you know that changes need to be made. Finding the causes of constiption is very important in prevention and elimination of constipation.
Constipation is most often caused by a low-fiber diet, lack of physical activity, inadequate intake of fluid each day, can also be caused by drinking too much milk (more than 12-16oz/d) or delay in going to the bathroom when you have the urge to defecate.
Pregnant women also suffer from constipation as a result of a change in hormonal balance in the body and also because of the pressure of the now occupied uterus on the intestine. Stress is also seen as a possible cause of constipation.
A lack of exercise will cause you constipated as well. People who don’t take care of themselves physically, tend to easily develop constipation as a result of the fact.
The common treatment for constipation methods and preventative measures including diet, exercise, hydration, medications, laxatives, herbal remedies, improving bowel habits, and colon cleansing.
Dietary fiber which is also known as bulk forming laxatives is gotten from the consumption of fruits and vegetables. The easiest way to incorporate this into your lifestyle is by increasing the quantity of fruits and vegetables in your meals and cutting down on the excess of dairy and meat products.
Lack of interest in eating, a problem common to many single or widowed older people, may lead to heavy use of convenience foods, which tend to be low in fiber. To make this up, fiber supplements becomes a very good idea.
Drinking eight to twelve glasses of water or juice a day will lubricate the insides of your intestines so that stools can move along more easily.
Exercise may provide benefit as well by increasing colonic motility. Regular exercise such as walking or swimming everyday can help to both prevent and relieve constipation.
Laxatives can be used for short term constipation relief but for most people who are mildly constipated do not need laxatives. They are also safe to use during pregnancy include the bulk-forming laxatives lactulose, and macrogols.
To prevent and eliminate your constipation, the most important way is a combination of healthy eating, use of some supplements and keep yourself moving around.