Why Am I Constipated?
I know, this isn’t a sexy topic. BUT, it is a very important one and many people suffer with this. I know what it feels like to be bloated, have a belly ache and need to “go” but can’t. Let’s consider WHY you might be suffering with this problem. The first things to look at are water consumption and foods with high fiber content. Remember to drink half your weight in ounces of water every day. 100 lbs = 50 oz of water
Eat a variety of high fiber foods. There is soluble and insoluble fiber. An apple is a good example. The pulp of the apple is soluble – it absorbs and gathers bulk for the stool. The skin of the apple is insoluble – it is like a scrubby cleaning the intestinal tract and pushing the stool through. We need both.
It is like cleaning floors. We sweep and gather all the dirt, then we pick it up in a dustpan and throw it away.
Food allergies and toxins are another cause of constipation.
Another BIG cause of constipation is stress and emotions. Think of this – clench your fists and try to have a bowel movement. It doesn’t work well. Our body is all tight and stuck.
Tips to eliminate constipation:
- Drink warm or room temperature water with lemon juice
- Eat a high fiber breakfast – add kale to your smoothie, ground flax, berries
- Eat a variety of fruit and veggies, legumes & seeds
- Aloe vera juice
- Add probiotics, magnesium, minerals
- Yoga twists, walking
- Meditation for centered calm and peace
My Kickstart, New Year New You is nearly ready to go. This is a great program to get rid of constipation problems.
I help women in their 40's - 60's who are overwhelmed by what to eat, feel exhausted, lost in yo-yo dieting and desperately want a health blueprint for their body in the midst of information overload. I created a 3 step approach to help women discover their divine blueprint so they have more energy for life, have better sleep and less belly bloat when they eat. Are you ready? 