What is Constipation?
Constipation is the difficulty of emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened feces. It is a slower-than-normal movement of stool through the digestive tract. Producing fewer-than-normal bowel movements is also a sign of constipation. Constipation affects up to 20% of adult Americans. It occurs so frequently that it accounts for 2.5 million doctor visits every year, and people spend over $800 million on over-the-counter laxatives every year. But there are so many better, cheaper ways to help your bowels go smoother.
Causes of Constipation
There are a lot of things that could be causing constipation. It's good to know what the cause could be so that you can better prevent constipation from happening again.
- Low Fiber Diet
- Unhealthy Gut
- Processed Foods
- Refined Carbs
- Dehydration
- Emotional Stress
- Inactivity
- Poor Sleep
- Bacteria
- Hormone Problems
- Magnesium Deficiency
- Bad Bathroom Habits
- Certain Medications
Natural Remedies
- Eat the right food.
- high-fiber foods like raw fruits, vegetables, beans, seeds, and nuts.
- green leafy veggies
- prunes and figs
- warm liquids
- water
- Avoid the bad foods.
- processed food like cheese, chips, and ice cream
- ultra-processed foods like frozen pizza, snack cakes, and cereal
- fried foods
- alcohol
- pasteurized dairy
- caffeine
- Take Supplements.
- Flaxseed Oil
- Psyllium Husk
- Magnesium
- Probiotics
- Aloe Vera Juice