how to prevent constipation

[LetholRA]

i have a problem with constipation even though i drink 2litres of water daily, anything that could help?

[TolerantLactose]

What do you think the water is going to do?

[Cari1030]

Keep up the water, but add more fiber to your diet. Liquids are good to help keep things smooth and from drying out, but without the bulk that fiber creates, you can still easily get stopped up. Also, some people struggle with milk based protein causing constipation, but I'd try the fiber first. If you don't want to add fibrous foods, you can get metamucil and just drink that. GL!

[tjackson8889]

take a natural fiber supplement like Balance of Nature Fiber. works for me.

[FCB02062]

Don't eat McDonalds, don't eat crappy food...when I need to take a dump I pound some fiber and water, walk for 20 minutes and voila, it's splashdown time...

[Vikes546]

i have a problem with constipation even though i drink 2litres of water daily, anything that could help?

As others have said, you need fiber. Metamucil works, actually tastes decent (orange-tangerine blend) and, weirdly, adds a citrus scent to your crap. Just be aware that it's method of action involves making you retain a bit of water in your gut until you actually evacuate it, and make you sure you chug / drink it VERY quickly after mixing, because it thickens quite quickly. Don't leave it sitting in the glass for 3 minutes. Also be aware Metamucil has some sort of diabetes interactions if memory serves, so maybe check that out if you're diabetic.

Other options would involve eating high fiber greens, salads, or, my personal favorite, broccoli.

[Cari1030]

make you sure you chug / drink it VERY quickly after mixing, because it thickens quite quickly. Don't leave it sitting in the glass for 3 minutes.

Oh yes, definitely follow the directions, glad you mentioned that! Don't try to take it dry, ever, and drink it quickly like he said.

I'm also a broccoli eater. Raw makes a nice crunchy snack and the steam packs in the frozen section are cheap and easy to cook.

[b_andersson]

i have a problem with constipation even though i drink 2litres of water daily, anything that could help?

Water
Flax seeds in water
Prune

[Peachy29]

According to Google, chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer. Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week.

It is one of the most common digestive problems in the United States, affecting around 2.5 million people . It's defined as having hard, dry bowel movements.

Constipation develops when stool becomes hard and difficult to pass. Reasons include a blockage and a low fiber diet.

3 Natural Laxatives:

1. Apple cider vinegar
2. Chia seeds
3. Hibiscus tea

[Peachy29]

How to Cure Constipation Naturally?

1. Beans
2. Spinach
3. Berries
4. Oatmeal
5. Prunes
6. Sweet potato

[Peachy29]

According to Google, chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer. Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week.

It is one of the most common digestive problems in the United States, affecting around 2.5 million people . It's defined as having hard, dry bowel movements.

Constipation develops when stool becomes hard and difficult to pass. Reasons include a blockage and a low fiber diet.

3 Natural Laxatives:

1. Apple cider vinegar
2. Chia seeds
3. Hibiscus tea

[401Delta]

As others have said, you need fiber.

...eating high fiber greens, salads, or, my personal favorite, broccoli.

This.

Turn your junk/snack foods into crap with at least some fiber in it, too i.e. a bagel instead of ice cream.

[KimJong-il]

Psyllium husks is a basic staple of mine to keep me regular, Id start with several grams a day and work your way up if you feel like you needed. Personally I use capped psyllium, after a while you get tired of drinking the bulk powder version.