Constipation can be painful and make you feel sluggish and bloated.
Here are a dietitian’s top tips for finding some relieffast.
Being constipated can be stressful and super uncomfortable.
Instead, try these few simple daily tweaks to help relieve constipation naturally.
Aim to drink at least 64 ounces of waterabout 8 (8-ounce) glasses.
Bubbly seltzer water can add to the bloating and discomfort, so skip that for now.
Ditto for gulping your water or drinking it through a straw.
Ironically, stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which helps us relax, is also important.
Another way physical activity might get things moving isregarding your gut’s microbiome.
Dietary fiber speeds up the transit of stool through the digestive system, which helps keep you regular.
Instead, go for high-fiber foods that deliver the biggest dose of fiber in the smallest form.
Think chia seeds, flaxseeds, walnuts, almonds, raspberries and avocados.
Consuming magnesium-rich nuts helps relax the muscles, allowing the stool to pass.
This helps stools pass through without needing to strain, which can lead to hemorrhoids or other complications.
Chronic constipation leads to bloating, reduces appetite and can cause complications, such as impaction and hemorrhoids.
If constipation persists without much relief, call your health care practitioner.
