Constipation is the most common digestive disorder in the elderly, and according to statistics, about 1/4 of the elderly in China suffer from it. Although constipation is not a disease, it often brings boredom and pain to the daily life of the elderly, and even affects sleep and diet. As the number of daily bowel movements decreases, it is advisable for toxins to be absorbed, endangering the health of the elderly. Therefore, preventing constipation plays an important role in preventing the occurrence of diseases. The following experts will introduce the dietary regulation and home care methods for constipation in the elderly. There are many causes of constipation, constipation in the elderly, most of them are reduced activity, slow intestinal peristalsis, rectal muscle and epigastric atrophy, hypotonia, etc., resulting in constipation caused by the inability to defecate. In addition, due to lifestyle habits, can also cause constipation. For example, some elderly people usually lack exercise, drink too little water, eat fine and fine food, spicy food; and because of loose teeth or lost, can not eat food containing county committee, due to the lack of fiber, stool volume is small, the peristaltic movement of the large intestine becomes slower, the formation of constipation. Other elderly people do not have the habit of regular defecation, unconsciously inhibit defecation, resulting in lower defecation reflex sensation, weakened impulse, feces in the large intestine stay too long, water is absorbed and become dry and hard. This causes difficulty in defecation. Then, the elderly are suffering from chronic diseases (hypertension, kidney disease, heart disease) taking certain drugs, such as diuretics, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, anti-hypertensive and other drugs used improperly and cause dehydration of the body. Slow intestinal peristalsis, which leads to constipation. In addition, mental tension, agitation so that the whole body is affected by the nervous system, so that the gastrointestinal function is inhibited, can also occur constipation. Constipation in the elderly, most of them belong to simple functional constipation. In addition to appropriate activities, but also pay attention to diet, to develop good habits, the purpose is to use food factors, stimulate intestinal peristalsis, to promote defecation. Diet methods are as follows: use foods rich in coarse fiber, such as coarse grains, vegetables, fruits, etc.. Crude fiber can increase food residues, stimulate the intestinal wall to promote intestinal peristalsis. Make the feces easy to pass. Eat more gas-producing foods, such as beans, potatoes, radishes, onions, bean sprouts, leeks and other foods, which can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, shorten the time for food to pass through the intestines and promote defecation. Choose more laxative foods, such as honey, sesame, walnuts, sour milk and other foods to make the stool soft and easy to excrete. Choose foods rich in vitamins, such as cereals, beans, peanuts, nuts, lean meat and other foods, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and help defecation. Sesame oil, peanut oil, canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil and other vegetable oils not only have the effect of laxative, but also can be decomposed to produce fatty acids, which have the effect of stimulating intestinal peristalsis and facilitate defecation. Have sufficient water every day, at least 8 to 10 cups, drink a cup of light salt water or cold boiled water in the morning, can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, play a role in softening the discriminatory. Avoid strong condiments and drinks, such as chili, mustard, pepper, strong tea, coffee and other foods. In addition to dietary preparation, the following measures should be taken in conjunction: Develop the habit of regular toilet bowel movements and regular and conscious guided bowel movements. Exercise appropriately and do activities within your ability according to your age and health condition, such as walking, gymnastics, tai chi, etc. When exercise is inconvenient, 2~3 times daily abdominal massage (10 minutes clockwise massage) to strengthen the abdominal wall muscles and the contraction force of the levator muscle. Eliminate mental tension, according to the physical condition, appropriate activities to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, which helps the smooth passage of stool.