Constipation remedies

Constipation is defined as irregular bowel movements. There are two types of constipation, one being weak colon muscles and the other being no regularity in bowel movements.


Improving regularity of bowel movements can be as simple as changing a few things that you eat, adding more fiber in your diet is the best way to improve regularity. Water is also another way to improve regularity, adults should drink at least eight glasses of water per day. You should add regular physical activity into your daily routine this helps the bowels to move, if you do not have a lot of physical activity you have a better chance of irregular bowel movements. There are many prescription medications such as codeine that also may cause constipation. If you are taking narcotic painkillers you may consider adding a little more fiber or drinking more water to prevent possible constipation.


Fiber filled foods are the best way to prevent constipation, foods such as prunes, figs, cereals, and nuts are filled with fiber and are important for daily food intake. When eating fruits and vegetables, which contain a high quantity of fiber, remember to eat the whole fruit or vegetable because the peelings and other discarded parts have the most fiber quantity. Examples when eating an apple or pear eat the whole fruit including the peelings.


To help in drinking eight glasses of water per day, if you’re not a water drinker, substitute your coffee, tea or soft drink with meals with an eight ounce glass of iced water. This is a good way to drink instead of drinking the water by itself.


Remember the best way to avoid constipation is to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, drink water daily and avoid starchy foods.