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Preventing and Overcoming Constipation: Lifestyle Habits for Better Bowel Movements

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Active exercise… Running, jumping rope, etc. are effective
Drinking enough water is basic… You need to maintain your food intake

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Some people are afraid of going to the bathroom. This is a story about people who often end up wasting their time in the bathroom due to chronic constipation and come out without much benefit. Medically, constipation occurs when the number of bowel movements per week is less than 3 times or when the stool is hard enough to require excessive force for more than 1 minute when defecating.

The causes of constipation are very diverse. However, the good news is that most constipation problems can be solved simply by correcting incorrect lifestyle habits such as picky eating. Find out how to prevent and overcome constipation that you can easily do in your daily life.

▲ Active exercise

Some people say that they started exercising, such as running, and gained the unexpected benefit of smoother bowel movements. During the up and down movement of running, the movement of the large intestine becomes more active, and as a result, bowel movements also become smoother. Exercises that stimulate the entire body, including the abdomen, such as running and jumping rope, are known to be particularly effective in preventing and overcoming constipation.

▲ Drink water

Most people who suffer from constipation have hard stools without any moisture. It is so hard that in some cases it leaves bleeding wounds such as the anus during the discharge process. In other words, sufficient water intake is essential for preventing and overcoming constipation.

It is difficult to see a sufficient effect in preventing constipation by drinking water only when you are thirsty. Thirst is one of the signs that our body is already dehydrated. It is important to keep a water bottle nearby and make an effort to drink a certain amount of water on a habitual basis.

▲ Increase food intake

Some people experience constipation like never before after starting a diet. As the amount of food was significantly reduced, it took time for the amount of stool to be accumulated. In this case, it is best to keep the amount of food you eat to a level where you are full, but change the type of food you eat to healthy ones such as vegetables and fruits. In particular, it is important to consistently eat foods rich in dietary fiber, such as sweet potatoes and brown rice.

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2023-10-18 22:05:00

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