Causes & Prevention of Constipation

Causes
Improper Diet-
An improper diet, with insufficient of water and or fiber intake. Consequently, the intestinal lining is not stimulated and is weakened.

Stress-
Irregular bowel habits: If, because of nervous tension or hurry one ignores the biological call to defecate, it is possible to lose the intestinal reflex.

Abuse of Laxatives-
Abuse of laxatives: This produces a perpetual state of inflammation in the intestinal mucosa, which results in desensitizing it to normal stimuli.

Lack of Physical Exercise -
Exercise is necessary to stimulate the reflex to defecate.

Eliminate food that cause constipation:
Industrial baked goods- no fiber
White bread- No fiber
Refined foods, white rice, pasta, sugar, bread
Chocolate-disturbs intestinal function
Shelfish-causes intestinal inflammation and constipation
Meat- takes 2 to three days to digest
Fish-provides no fiber

Prevention- Foods that help relieve constipation
Water- 8 to 10 cups a day
Fiber- Plant based foods-such as fruits, vegetables, legumes
Whole Grains- Wheat, spelt, kamut, millet, brown rice, etc,
Wheat bran
Fruits
Vegetables
Legumes
Prunes
Flaxseed
Apple
Grapes
Fig

To know more and to attain a meal plan or treatment call Coach Mericia @ 770-374-0783