Are you constipated? Here are some tips to feel better
HYDRATE
Constipation is related to dehydration in the colon, so it’s vitally important that you drink a minimum of 2 litres (8 glasses) per day, even more, if you can!
EAT FIBRE RICH FOOD
Try to get at least 25 grams of fiber daily from your diet. Good food sources fresh fruit and vegetables, including lots of leafy greens.
ADD MORE GOOD BACTERIA TO YOUR GUT
An imbalance of bad bacteria to good bacteria can also cause constipation. Try incorporating more fermented foods into your diet, learn to enjoy kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha or miso. These foods are rich in probiotics, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals which will boost the good bacteria in your digestive tract. You could also try a good probiotic supplement.
DRINK LEMON WATER AT MORNING TIME
Drinking a glass of warm water with fresh lemon juice helps to stimulate the production of bile, which acts as a natural laxative and increased stomach acid allowing your body to break down food more effectively.
STRESS LESS
Emotions play a huge role in how our nervous system functions. Learning stress management techniques can also be vitally important. If you ever feel like your bowels may just be a wee bit ‘clenched’ at times, learning some stress management techniques could change your world!
Andriana xx
Constipation is related to dehydration in the colon, so it’s vitally important that you drink a minimum of 2 litres (8 glasses) per day, even more, if you can!
EAT FIBRE RICH FOOD
Try to get at least 25 grams of fiber daily from your diet. Good food sources fresh fruit and vegetables, including lots of leafy greens.
ADD MORE GOOD BACTERIA TO YOUR GUT
An imbalance of bad bacteria to good bacteria can also cause constipation. Try incorporating more fermented foods into your diet, learn to enjoy kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha or miso. These foods are rich in probiotics, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals which will boost the good bacteria in your digestive tract. You could also try a good probiotic supplement.
DRINK LEMON WATER AT MORNING TIME
Drinking a glass of warm water with fresh lemon juice helps to stimulate the production of bile, which acts as a natural laxative and increased stomach acid allowing your body to break down food more effectively.
STRESS LESS
Emotions play a huge role in how our nervous system functions. Learning stress management techniques can also be vitally important. If you ever feel like your bowels may just be a wee bit ‘clenched’ at times, learning some stress management techniques could change your world!
Andriana xx