Dietary modifications for constipation

  Constipation is a common clinical symptom of difficulty in passing stool and prolonged bowel movement. It is often accompanied by prolonged intervals between bowel movements or dry stools, or a feeling of incomplete elimination, or a feeling of falling, etc. There are many reasons for constipation. For example, if the diet is too fine, meat and fatty foods occupy the table, and plant foods containing more fiber are eaten less, so that the intestinal peristalsis is weakened, it is easy to constipation; stress, mental tension, depression, anxiety, etc. are one of the causes of constipation, which can lead to tension in the large intestinal muscles, weakening the gastrointestinal function, disrupting the biological clock of defecation. Side effects of diseases and medications, such as taking various laxatives, prolonged illness, prolonged bed rest, malnutrition, and obesity can also cause constipation. Aging can also lead to constipation problems. Habitual constipation can also occur due to changes in bowel function caused by simple habits.  In daily life, eating habits and living habits have a great impact on this disease, so the first step in treating constipation is to develop a good living habit. Regular meals, regular bowel movements, and regular rest should be the first step in the treatment of constipation. At the same time, we should develop good eating habits, drink more water every day, such as drinking warm water in the morning, and eating a groundnut before breakfast. Eat more coarse fiber food, because the food rich in dietary fiber is good for laxative effect. Dietary fiber, especially soluble dietary fiber has the property of water absorption and expansion, which can play a two-way regulatory role in the intestinal tract, both to help defecate, but also to relieve diarrhea. Because when constipation dietary fiber can increase the volume of feces by absorbing water, stimulating intestinal peristalsis and helping defecation; when diarrhea it will absorb excess water in the intestine, thus reducing diarrhea symptoms. Such as: coarse grains, celery, leek, cabbage, garlic scapes, oats, sweet potatoes, apples with skin, whole beans and corn, etc., are good choices to prevent constipation. In addition, constipation patients should maintain a relaxed mood and exercise.  Acupuncture has a significant effect on the peristaltic function of the intestine, so if diet is not good, try acupuncture treatment.