Constipation is not an illness, sickness or disease. It is more of symptom of things we do not do properly. Constipation is generally considered a condition in which bowel movements are difficult or infrequent. This results in a dry, hard stool. There are many experts who suggest that one should have at least one bowel movement every day. Some experts even suggest that one should have a bowel movement after each meal!
There are multiple causes of constipation. Some of the most common causes of constipation are:
Lack of exercise
A low-fiber diet
An unhealthy colon
Insufficient fluids
This list should get you thinking about your diet, your exercise regimen and as well as your total outlook on life.
Here are some facts about constipation that are little known yet very simple. The colon (also known as the large intestine) measures approximately five feet. The colon is mostly responsible for storing waste and reclaiming water as well as vitamins. It also converts waste into feces.
While the waste travels through the colon, the body is ridding itself of unwanted toxins. The less time your waste spends in your colon, the lower the chance is that toxins will be absorbed back into your body.
You should not ever ignore signs of constipation. When the body does not function as it should, some serious illnesses can occur. A recent study with Japanese women and men found that people with more frequent bowel movements have a lower risk of developing colorectal cancer.
Think about it. The average person has between about five and forty pounds of fecal matter in their colon at any given time. This fecal matter is leeching toxins into the body. There is no wonder people can develop illness when they have constipation.
Curing Constipation Via Diet
You can cure constipation with simple changes in your diet. You should introduce more fiber into your diet in the form of whole grains and vegetables. You should reduce your consumption of sugar and fatty foods. Fiber is the key ingredient for curing constipation. Most people do not consume enough of it. The American Dietetic Association purports that people should consume about twenty to thirty grams of fiber per day to be healthy. Conversely, Americans consume only about ten grams of fiber per day.
Fiber is an important part of the digestive process. Fiber travels through the digestive system without it being absorbed in the body. It works like gel that absorbs water. For this reason, it makes your stool softer and easier to pass. When you have a low-fiber diet, the intestines will actually draw all the water from your stool. This makes it as hard as a stone and extremely difficult to pass.
Remember, constipation is not a disease, illness or sickness. It is a symptom of things you are not doing properly. Most commonly, it is because you are not getting enough fiber in your diet. A poor diet can easily lead to constipation if you are not mindful. Lack of exercise as well as stress can also contribute to constipation.
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