Constipation is a common problem but one that can be easily remedied with a simple lifestyle change.
The irony is that most people don't realize they are constipated. The reason is because of doctors. They say that a normal bowel movement should be two or three a week! If you do have this, you think your normal. In reality you are constipated.
You should have at least two a day. The ideal is one after every meal. So if you eat three times a day, as most people do, you should have three bowel movements a day.
Without regular bowel movements, toxins build up, and this can lead to all kinds of diseases. Constipation can also increase your risk of hemorrhoids (fecal impaction).
Though millions of people have constipation is easy to relieve.
To take care of any condition, you have to go to the cause. So, what causes constipation?
Constipation is do mainly to a poor diet - one that lacks processed foods, sugar and fresh vegetables. You must have food high in fiber. Fiber helps move the bulk through your intestines and promotes regular bowel movements.
Other common causes
believe it or not laxative can cause constipation - when used to excess. Most laxitaves are chemical in nature. When taken regularly, you intestines rely on it. Eventually, your intestines can fail to work properly.
An under-active thyroid glad is a common cause, too. This is known as hypothyroidism.
IBS, otherwise known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is when your colon works slow and the contents cannot move through your digestive tract fast enough.
Do you ignore the 'urge to go'? This is another cause of a sluggish bowel movement.
Why Laxatives are NOT a Good Option
$750,000,000 a year is spent on laxatives - money don't the toilet, you can say!
This is true even of senna or cassia laxatives, which are frequently marketed as natural, but they are not. If taken for a couple of months, it may decrease your colon's natural ability to contract. These over the counter laxatives can damage nerves, muscles and other tissues in your large intestines.
So if you absolutely must use a laxative, make sure it is only for a very short-term period. And remember that laxatives do absolutely nothing to address the underlying causes of your constipation.
For your health,
Richlion
Causes Of Constipation In WomenRichlion is a graduate of Life Science Institute with a Master's Degree in Natural Hygiene. He also is a therapist of Emotional Freedom Technique (http://www.eftcyprus.blogspot.com)