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16 wellness<br />
focus<br />
Constipation:<br />
Jammed!<br />
Constipation is a condition in which you<br />
have fewer than three bowel movements a<br />
week, or hard, dry <strong>and</strong> small bowel movements<br />
that are painful or difficult to pass. The most<br />
common symptoms of constipation are lesserthan-normal<br />
bowel movements, stool that is<br />
difficult or painful to pass, <strong>and</strong> pain or bloating<br />
in your abdomen. Your eating <strong>and</strong> diet directly<br />
affects your chances of becoming constipated.<br />
If your diet has too little fibre, you may get<br />
constipated, which can leave you feeling<br />
bloated, uncomfortable, <strong>and</strong> sluggish. However,<br />
constipation is often easy to treat <strong>and</strong> manage<br />
with diet changes, like adding more fibre <strong>and</strong><br />
drinking enough water, as also exercising<br />
regularly. Osmotic laxatives bulk up stools <strong>and</strong><br />
can also help alleviate constipation.<br />
Got The Runs?<br />
Diarrhoea is loose, watery<br />
stools more than three times a<br />
day. It could be acute, persistent,<br />
or chronic. Complications of<br />
diarrhoea are dehydration <strong>and</strong><br />
poor absorption of food. Its causes<br />
include infections, food allergies<br />
<strong>and</strong> intolerances, digestive tract<br />
problems, <strong>and</strong> side effects of<br />
certain medicines. If you have<br />
diarrhoea for more than four days,<br />
it’s time to consult your doctor<br />
instead of merely relying on<br />
OTCs or home remedies. The<br />
doctor may prescribe<br />
you prescription<br />
medicines. If you have<br />
diarrhoea, you may lose<br />
your appetite but you also<br />
need to drink plenty of liquids<br />
so that you can stay hydrated<br />
<strong>and</strong> replace the fluids that<br />
you’re losing. You could have<br />
electrolyte-enhanced water or<br />
coconut water with vitamins<br />
or electrolytes (avoid those<br />
high in sugar), clear, greasefree<br />
broths, weak teas, ginger<br />
ale etc.<br />
Tips to avoid<br />
Traveller's Diarrhoea<br />
Careful when you drink water.<br />
Avoid local tap water. Drink only<br />
bottled water, beverages made<br />
with water that you know has<br />
been boiled, or drinks from sealed<br />
bottles of well-known global<br />
br<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
Where are the germs hiding?<br />
There might be tap water or ice<br />
yourwellness.com • Volume VII • Issue III • <strong>August</strong> <strong>2018</strong>