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Fiber to Combat Constipation
Diet Article: Weight Gain Due to Constipation - Natural Constipation Remedies
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Constipation hurts. It hurts physically, mentally and emotionally. Constipation effects how a person feels, and it may even impact the decisions that are made.
However, the next time that you make a huge mistake at work, try telling that to the boss: "Yeah, boss. I am having a major constipation issue and well, that's the reason that I goofed everything up." Sure, the boss will understand.....
But if you want some real 'action' invest in foods with fiber. Oatmeal, beans, nuts, whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables.
How will you know if you are getting enough fiber? Well, one way is to count the fiber grams in everything that you eat - but the easiest way is the old float or sink method.
Floating equals ample fiber while sinking signals a need for more fiber in the diet.
Some more information that may be useful for constipation:
When the bowel is stagnant or impacted, the following may occur:
Weight Gain
Sluggish Metabolism
Bloated Tummy
Irritability
Probable build-up of toxins in the body
Why might constipation occur?
Change in diet - such as dieting.
Too little fluid intake.
Too little activity.
Dairy products may cause constipation in some individuals.
Stress
Hidden disease including digestive disorders.
What can be done to fight constipation? Actually a reverse of almost all of the above:
Increase fluid intake - more specifically water.
Increase activity levels.
Keep stress levels in check.
Get with your doctor for a check up.
Change in diet; take in more raw veggies, more fiber.