Gut Health Problems - November 2017

Increasing your dietary fiber intake also
helps prevent future problems too. Some
of the best foods for dietary fiber include
fresh vegetables, whole grains, and fresh
fruits. You should even consider taking
nutritional fiber supplements to treat
extreme cases of constipation.
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TAKE MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENTS
Magnesium plays a huge role in
ensuring a healthy digestive system and
commonly used to treat constipation.
Oral magnesium supplements are
laxatives, hence work by pulling
water from body cells to the digestive
system to help keep your stool softer.
This again aids in movement of food
materials and stool providing fast relief.
Magnesium supplements are readily
available over-the-counter in pharmacies
and food stores. Seek a doctor’s
prescription if you have a history of kidney
problems. Increasing your intake of foods
high in magnesium can also help treat/
prevent the condition for good. Dark leafy
vegetables, whole grains, and cereals are
some of the best sources of magnesium.
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COCONUT OIL
Research shows that taking a
tablespoonful of coconut oil every day
helps prevent most digestive conditions,
constipation included. The oil acts as a
lubricant thus making it possible for food
materials to pass through quickly. If you
however cannot swallow the oil, consider
adding it to your diet plan. Coconut oil is
one of the healthy options for cooking oil.
You can use it when preparing salads too.
If you have been dealing with constipation
time and again, you then need to keep
an eye on your eating habits, and put in
some exercise. Making a lifestyle change,
going for whole organic foods, and
preparing your meals could help contain
the problem. Magnesium and dietary fiber
supplements will also come in handy in
such conditions.
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