Simple Ways To Find Faster Constipation Relief Starting Today

Estimates suggest that over 40 million Americans suffer from constipation every year so if you think you are alone, you are not. Medically speaking constipation is defined as 3 or less bowel movements per week but even if your bowel movements are just slower than usual it can still be very uncomfortable. There are many causes of constipation but diet and medications are two of the major causes.

What changes can I make to my diet to relieve constipation?

If you are a regular sufferer you’ll know that what you pass is always hard and dry. One of the first things to address is ensuring that you take onboard enough fluids during the day. Any caffeinated drinks like coffee and tea start to act as diuretics when drunk in quantity (more than 2 cups a day) so it’s important to ensure that for every caffeinated beverage you drink, that you drink a glass of water. In any case physicians recommend that we you drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day.

Foodwise constipation relief is all about getting more fiber in your diet. You need to eat around 20 to 40 grams of fiber a day to meet the recommended guidelines. Foods high in fiber include vegetables (specifically broccoli and carrots), certain breads, oatmeal and fruit (berries are best). Probiotic natural yogurt is also very effective but needs to be eaten twice a day to make a difference.

What else can I do?