Relieve ConstipationYou will need to look for ways to relieve constipation if you are having a bowel movement less than 3 times a week. Bowel movements should simply be as almost frequent as you have a meal.Constipation is often caused by a disturbance of how the colon works. It occurs when too much water is removed by the colon, causing dry or hard stools that are difficult to expel. More than 4 million Americans suffer from constipation. It can be quite uncomfortable with a constant feeling of bloatedness and fullness and it may be pretty hard to eliminate the hard stools. 
Common Causes of Constipation: Poor diet- processed foods that are low in fiber and not so fresh foods that lack essential nutrients. Inadequate fiber intake. Not enough exercise. Inadequate water. Ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement. Pregnancy. Complications: Weak immune system and being prone to flu, common colds and other infections with longer time to recover. Bad breath. Itchiness on body. Constant headaches. Bad skin. Nasal congestion. Obesity. Hemorrhoids caused by extreme straining or fissures caused by the hard stool stretching the sphincters. Leaky gut syndrome, where waste materials have accumulated over years and has become auto-intoxicating, with possible damage on kidney, lung and liver. 
Ways to Relieve Constipation:It usually depends on the cause, duration and severity, however certain lifestyle and dietary changes will help treat constipation and prevent it from happening further: A diet high in fiber with plenty of fruits and vegetables, wheat bran, whole meal or wholegrain breads and cereals, legumes, nuts and seeds- in moderation, brown rice and pasta, oats. Reducing the intake of unhealthy and processed foods that are high in fat and/or sugar. Drinking 8-10 glasses of water per day along with other liquids. Exercising regularly and keeping active. Even a 20-30 minute walk daily helps your bowels move more quickly. Reducing tension in your environment and relaxing yourself will help you loosen your bowels. Laughing is also great as it helps in massaging the intestines and with digestion. You can also relieve constipation quickly with herbal remedies, such as cascara sagrada, root of dandelion, aloe juice, senna and medicinal rhubarb. *Here I'd like to tell you about my favorite diet program that uses a lot of the healthy lower GI foods: Isabel de los Rios' 'The Diet Solution Program'. The Diet Solution Program favours a long term health orientated approach to fat loss, but not offering anyone a quick fix to their weight troubles. It has loads of valuable data and research to support its approach. I personally investigated the program thoroughly and my mum has been using it for a while now. I have to say she got some great results. The nutrition plan is one of the healthiest we have seen, a strong core focus on vegetables, fruits, vitamin dense foods, lean proteins, select dairy produce and a clear approach to not expecting one diet to work for all body types. So give it a try and let me know how youre doing.*
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