Top Tips to Prevent and Relieve Constipation

By drawing water from your intestines, it also quickly relaxes your muscles, allowing for easier elimination and less straining.

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• Estimates suggest up to 20% of the general population experience chronic constipation, characterized by hard, dry and difficult to pass stools, and/or having less than three bowel movements per week

• To prevent constipation, make sure you’re drinking enough water each day, and increase your fiber intake to 25 to 50 grams per 1,000 calorie…