What is Constipation?
Bowel movements varies person
to person. Somebody’s movements goes three times while others its may be once
or twice a week.
Being longer going than
three or more days without is usually means constipation. In this condition
stool become harder and tougher while passing. 
What are
the symptoms?
If you are constipated
you may suffer these problems:
Few bowel movements, trouble
having a bowel movement. (cricking), hard and small stools, swollen abdomen with
abdominal pain.
Some causes
of constipation include:
Changing in usual diet
or activities, antacid medicines containing calcium or aluminum, eating excessive
dairy products. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), lacking of physical activities,
lack of fiber, inadequate water drinking. Random or excessive use of laxatives,
problems with digestive system and also during pregnancy period.
Pain killer medicines
such as anti-depressants, narcotics or iron pills) can also be cause of
constipation.
You can follow these tips:
Drink 8-10 glasses of
water every day. If there is no other health reason or doctor’s advice). Try to
drink a little warm water/liquid added with one teaspoon honey in the morning.
Include vegetables and fruits in your diet. Eat bran cereal. 
Some foods
have great role for 
Constipation
Relief :
Here are some great foods
to prevent constipation. Fortunately, there are many foods that we can eat to
help relieve from constipation and some of foods to avoid that can make
constipation worse. 
To be eat: Beans,
kiwi, flax seed, berries, pears, plums and apples. Popcorn, Sweet potatoes with
skin
To be avoid:
Chocolate, cheese, butter,
sour cream, ice
cream, potato chips, frozen meals, red meat, hamburgers and hot dogs. 
When planning a healthy
diet, choose high-fiber containing foods to help you stay regular. Fiber helps
to soften stool so it moves smoothly through the colon. 
Caution:  When adding fiber to your diet for the first time,
go slowly to avoid bloating and gas discomfort.
 



