Extra Help with Relieving Constipation
Constipation can occur when the muscles seize and/ or poorly digested food is allowed to putrify and become built-up. Bowel rehydration and correct muscle movement is important, as with diarrhoea. In particular for constipation:
Increase:
- Drink plenty of non-caffeinated fluids – ensure that you achieve your full two litres of water a day or this could worsen the problem, you need to keep the bulk moving through your system.
- Psyllium husk–you can buy these seeds from health foods shops and take according to the label. This provides “mucillage” or bulk to the bowel and can be very cleansing, again ensure you drink adequate water. This action can work for both constipation and diarrhoea and is very effective if you alternate with both.
Lifestyle factors:
- Get moving – constipation can occur when we don’t exercise enough and our colon is affected by this lack of circulation.