10 Constipation Home Remedies
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Constipation Home Remedy #5: Exercise
While the studies on the effect of exercise on constipation have shown mixed results, it is still a healthy option that is worth a try. Exercise may be more beneficial to irritable bowel syndrome patients who experience constipation as it significantly reduces the symptoms of constipation. Some experts believe that exercise helps constipation by decreasing the transit time for food to move through the colon.
It is also thought that the increased breathing and heart rate also may help stimulate the natural contractions of muscles in the intestines helping the stools to move out quickly. A regular walk that lasts about 10 to 15 minutes a day, yoga, or stretching can make a big difference!
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