Bowel habits are personal.
It all depends on the dietary and lifestyle habits of an individual. You should clear your bowel
at least once a day to flush out toxins in your body and prevent constipation. However, most people do not have a regular bowel habits, which is very unhealthy for your digestive system.
Stay hydrated.
Dehydration can cause constipation. It is important to drink water and stay hydrated. Drinking warm water in the morning with an empty stomach helps improve bowel movements.
Eat more fiber.
Fiber increase the consistency of bowel movements. Insoluble fibers such as raw vegetables, whole wheat and seed add bulk to your stools and help them pass more quickly and easily through your digestive system.
Exercise more.
Regular exercise and physical activity reduce symptoms of constipation, it stimulates the muscles and nerves in the digestive system to work better, helping food to move through the intestines faster.
Here’re a few symptoms of constipation: 1. Passing stools three times (or lesser) a week. 2. Having hard stools. 3. Difficulty in passing out the stools. 4. Need to depend on medication to support bowel moments. Follow these remedies to relieve constipation, and make it a habit to clear your bowels regularly!
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