Lead a constipation free healthy life

Constipation is a problem of the digestive system and it is referred as the occurrence of infrequent stools, hardening of stools, straining during passing of stools, sense of incomplete emptying of bowel etc. Normal constipation is referred to a condition lesser than three bowel movement in a week, and chronic constipation is less than one bowel movement in a week. Constipation is experienced by everyone at one time or the other during their lifetime. As one gets older, the tendency to become constipated is more often. Constipation can be very painful which can cause stomach cramps, bloating, etc. It can also cause fever in some people if the waste remains and the toxic waste may come back into the bloodstream thereby causing fever. 

Poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyle with lack of exercise are the main causes of constipation and people who eat food with low fiber content are the ones who are at risk of being constipation. In order to avoid constipation, have fiber-rich food can be found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits like papaya, mango and oranges. Have sufficient water and also add juices to your drink but must be careful of the juices as some can cause constipation like milk drinks and sodas. Stress and worry can also upset the normal body functions as certain key organs fail to produce the enzymes and gastric juices which regulate the bowels for healthy passage of the waste from the body. 

Herbal laxatives are effective and safe; they help relieve and ease constipation without causing any harm to the body.