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Constipation not only weighs down the system, it weighs down the body in the form of 'false weight'.  Most of the food that we eat ends up exiting the body in one form or another. Depending upon the foods that we eat, meals may weigh up to one, two or more pounds.  Over the course of the day, the body's weight fluctuates and balances our system during the fueling process (eating).  Although a lot of weight exits through urination, sweating and breathing, the intestines can hold its fair share of used food (i.e. waste).

Because foods are comprised chiefly of water, the body requires a little encouragement to push the unused - or the already used foods which have transformed into waste from the body. Fiber is just one way to help coax waste out of the body.

However, some individuals need a little more coaxing than others to help get their train back on the track.  See your doctor who can provide the quickest relief and in the meantime, these tips might help the colon obtain a royal flush - and smaller numbers on the weight scales:

- Activity.  Moving right along physically encourages our insides to move right along.

- Water.  Although foods consist mainly of water, adding purified water (tap/bottled water) to the diet will help dilute the sludge thereby promoting a more active intestinal track.

- Chewing foods slowly and thoroughly.  Small bits are easier to process than big bits.

- Fruits.  Adding more fruits to the diet might help achieve that long-lost feeling of comfort.

- Bran.  Brand your diet with bran which is not only helpful in stimulating the colon but also helps in calming an upset bowel.

- Less iron in the daily diet. Too much iron tends to flatten out the system and slow down the intestines. With manufacturers putting iron and calcium into most all foods these days, it's a wonder that more individuals don't experience iron toxicity. For more on iron in the diet, click here: Iron

Always get your doctor's approval before going on any diet plan.

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