Gut Health Problems - November 2017

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GET ACTIVE
When you work out, and you increase your heart rate, you may also get your colon
working properly again. Many people that experience constipation are sedentary, so
getting up and moving is crucial. You don’t have to engage in an intense workout, either,
as a walk around your neighborhood can get things moving (literally). Try and get in the
habit of taking a walk after each meal to help yourself avoid constipation.
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DRINK WATER
If your stools are dried out, they
can’t make their way out of your body
effectively. Dehydration can cause this
problem, so drinking fluids is crucial; no
one really knows the proper amount to
drink, however. In order to evaluate if you
are getting enough liquids, pay attention
when you pee; a light color indicates that
your efforts are successful, but a darker
color means that you need to drink more.
Think about incorporating more coffee,
too. One or two cups per day can help get
your colon working effectively, although
you do need to make sure to drink other
liquids, too. For about one third of people,
coffee gets their bowels going. It’s likely
both the caffeine and the acidity in the
drink that have an impact.
5 SQUAT
When you use a stool, it helps move
you into a squatting position, which can
make pooping easier. This is particularly
true if you have a defecation disorder,
because the angle gives you a little more
power behind your push. The Squatty
Potty is pretty popular right now, but
there are other products on the market
that can help you, too. Look for a stool
that goes around your toilet’s base; that
makes it safer for you to move in and out
of the bathroom.
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