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Avoid constipation

7/27/2012

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To avoid constipation, increase your water intake. Try to drink a glass of water before each meal - that helps you to lose weight also. Eat fruits or vegetables with each meal. Increase your fibre intake - eat your fruits and veggies, eat peas and beans, have brown rice and bread instead of white.
Exercise regularly, that also helps to keep things moving. Try not to strain, you are more likely to get hemmorhoids/piles that way.
If you still have problems, try fibre supplements like metamucil or benefiber, but remember if you take these you must drink more water, or your constipation may get worse. These supplements draw water into the gut, so you have to increase your fluid intake.
If you still can't pass, have blood in the stool or abdominal pains, please see your doctor.
Love yourself, take care of your health! 

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    Dr. Elsa Wilson

    General Practice Physician  and Life Coach.
    Please note that all content here is my personal opinion and is strictly for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace advice or treatment from your own physician.

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