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How to make yourself poop

Here are some suggestions on how to make yourself poop and relieve constipation naturally.

Constipation is a topic that makes people squeamish, but the condition plagues two percent of the population at any given time.

Women, children, and the elderly are the people most often afflicted with this painful condition that is accompanied by abdominal bloating, a feeling of sluggishness, pain and in extreme cases vomiting.

All too often, people will turn to harsh laxative stimulants to turn things around. These drugs can cause cramping, and their overuse can lead to the person becoming chronically constipated and completely dependent on the drugs.

Luckily, there are a number of ways to deal with constipation that are safe, natural and offer other health benefits as well so let’s take a look at how to make yourself poop naturally.

Some ideas about how to make yourself poop naturally

How to make yourself poop

Rehydrate

Constipation is sometimes the result of dehydration, so increasing the daily intake of liquids to 1 ½ to 2 quarts will alleviate the condition.

Pure, clean water, fruit juices or broth are the best choices for this purpose.

Drinks containing caffeine, sugar or carbonation tend to be dehydrating, so you should avoid coffee, tea, and sodas should until the bowels return to normal.

Fruit smoothie laxative

A fruit smoothie has a lot more flavor than Metamucil, but the ingredients in that smoothie are natural laxatives.

Fresh or frozen fruit contains fiber, which is indigestible material that adds bulk to the stool and increases the number and intensity of intestinal contractions.

Yogurt contains beneficial bacteria that colonize in the intestine and jump-starts digestion.

Add some honey for sweetness and wheat germ, which is another excellent source of fiber, and voila! You’ve created a taste treat that balances the digestive system and is abundant with calcium and vitamins A, C and E.

Other fiber sources include fresh vegetables, whole grain products, and legumes. Reducing red meat and cheese and adding more fiber to the diet helps maintain regularity.

Exercise

Walking, swimming, dancing or other mild aerobic exercise increases blood flow to all the muscles, including the intestines. It also increases metabolic speed and increases digestive activity.

Thirty minutes of exercise daily helps to regulate the bowels. Also, daily exercise offers stress relief.

Stress, tension, and anxiety negatively impacts digestion in many people and may contribute to constipation or irritable bowel syndrome.

Other causes of constipation

Finally, constipation may be the result of bathroom avoidance behaviors.

Pain from hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or surgery may cause a person to tense up during bowel movements, a reaction that ultimately leads to chronic constipation.

Addressing and dealing with the condition causing the pain will eliminate the fear of, and need to avoid bowel movements. This allows the person to listen to his or her own body, and regain normal, healthy digestive processes.

Summary

Knowing how to make yourself poop naturally can provide relief from constipation without needing to resort to harsh laxatives.

See also:
  • Constipation relief
  • Home remedies for constipation
  • Prunes for constipation
  • The best foods for constipation

  • How to make yourself poop was last modified: February 22nd, 2018 by OnlyNatural

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