No matter what the cause, you can do several things to help your digestive function. Relying on laxatives or stool softeners to keep bowel movements regular can lead the digestive track to become dependent on these chemicals to function properly. A better answer to the problem may be a lot simpler and much healthier for you in the long run. Janet Leader, instructor in the UW's Nutritional Sciences Program, says drinking more water, eating more high fiber foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grain products, and getting enough exercise are known to significantly relieve constipation in many people. Water is a very important part of having frequent bowel movements.
Water softens the contents of the bowel, making stool easier to pass.
Beverages such as milk, juice and herbal tea can be substituted for water. To find out more about constipation and how to relieve its symptoms, please click here and read the entire story.