What are some ways to prevent constipation in the elderly?

Constipation is a distressing thing for many elderly people. In order to prevent constipation, the elderly should do the following: 1, regular defecation. 2, regulate diet, eat more vegetables and fruits. 3, eat more with laxative effect of sesame, honey and vegetable oil, etc., eat less stimulating food. 4.Adhere to exercise. Introduce two kinds of suggested therapies without drugs: 1, press the center of the sky method: stool with the left index finger or middle finger, press the left side of the center of the sky (in the navel next to the 75px or so, and then down 25px), when there is a feeling of soreness and bloating will be pressed there does not move. Persist for 10 seconds, there will be a feeling of wanting to relieve the stool, and at the same time combined with holding the breath, increase intra-abdominal pressure, you can discharge feces. 2, turn waist gong method: posture for the upright, two feet apart and shoulder width in a figure of eight, two hands crossed the waist, two knees slightly bent, to two knees not more than the tip of the foot is appropriate. Turn the waist when practicing. The order is left – front right – back for a circle, start to turn clockwise 15 circles, and then reverse 15 circles. Insist on 1-2 times a day, preferably one and a half hours after meals, if done early in the morning or before bedtime is also effective.