Get plenty of exercise, to help your bowels move things along. Don't resist the urge to eliminate or put off a trip to the bathroom. Keep in mind that drugs such as antacids and iron supplements can be binding, and stay away from them if you get constipated easily. Try these measures before you consider resorting to laxatives. Long-term use of stimulant laxatives can also lead to a mineral imbalance.
Enemas can relieve a serious case of constipation.
But don't use them regularly. If you're still constipated no matter what you try, ask your doctor for advice. American Institute for Preventive Medicine. We subscribe to the HONcode principles.