Constipation: the Fast, Easy Answer to Something No One Talks About > NetSparsh

Home
>
Alternative Medicine
>
Constipation: the Fast, Easy Answer to Something No One Talks About

Constipation: the Fast, Easy Answer to Something No One Talks About

Everyone jokes about constipation, but it's no joke if you're the one suffering from it. And "suffering" is the right word for it! It's a miserable feeling. You may feel bloated, sluggish, and often you'll have a low-grade headache. But perhaps we can make that feeling no more than a memory.

Constipation is, simply put, an inability to move your bowels. The body is designed so that waste products will move quickly through the system, and out of the body. Although several things can be the cause of it, the root cause is a lack of moisture in your digestive system, and water is the primary cure for that.

The best way to deal with constipation is to prevent it. And a regular system of getting water into your body is the best way to practice prevention.

Most conventional medical advice is that there is no "normal" routine for the human body to have bowel movements. Some will tell you with a straight face that "for some people" it's normal to have a bowel movement every 3 or 4 days.

And while I agree that our systems will vary widely in their "normality" it is not normal to go for days without a bowel movement. Your body is taking in food several times a day. It just makes sense that your body will also need to get rid of waste products at least once a day.

There's no need to become greatly concerned if you go a day without a bowel movement. But if skipping days becomes a routine, you might want to step up your prevention program -- especially if you start feeling lousy.

Prevention starts off in the morning. During the night, your body has been fasting -- on an involuntary basis! Unless you are in the habit of eating a midnight snack, your body will often have gone without food for 7 or 8 or more hours.

During that time, your digestive system has been resting -- like the rest of your body. And you should give it the chance to rest! If you've ever eaten a large meal, and then quickly gone to bed, you know it's not a recipe for a good night's sleep. Most people sleep poorly and restlessly after a large meal, because the digestive system's having to do a lot of work. And digestion is hard work.

When you awaken in the morning, immediately drink 2 to 3 glasses of lukewarm tap water. This is not the time to have ice water. You don't want to slow your body down, and that's what cold does. If you don't like the taste of your tap water first thing in the morning, you might try adding something to perk it up -- a twist of lemon is a good water pick-me-up.

After drinking your water, do not sit down. Remain standing. This is the time to read the newspaper, empty the dishwasher, or whatever. Just remain in an upright, standing position. You see, chairs are not the optimal position for the human body. All of your digestive organs get scrunched together. Until a few hundred years ago, chairs were not common, and people traditionally stood or squatted in most situations. Now, I don't think I'm going to get you to give up your chairs, but at least for the first 30 minutes of so of the day, pretend you don't have a chair, and give your body a chance to work without being scrunched up.

After 15 minutes, drink another 2 or 3 glasses of water. Your body will be working to get the digestive system kicking back in. A side benefit is that you will find yourself waking up much faster than you have in the past. Part of the grogginess most of us feel is simply a side-effect of dehydration.

For most people, your bowels will move after the second couple of glasses of water. If they haven't, don't worry about it ... it will happen later in the day as you continue drinking water. Remember, aim for drinking 20 glasses of water every day. As you get into that regular habit, you will find that constipation will take care of itself.

Jim Huffman, RN specializes in natural and alternative healing therapies. His first book is 'Dare to Be Free: How to Get Control of Your Time, Your Life, and Your Nursing Career,' and is aimed at helping other nurses find satisfying, dynamic careers. His website is http://www.NetworkForNurses.com and his health blog is at http://www.shababa.blogspot.com

In The News:

Forget Windows, Linux or MacOS: Try these alternative operating systems TechRadarForget Windows, macOS, or even Linux – here's our pick of the best alternatives to the big three.

A Low-Cost Alternative to Rare-Earth Permanent-Magnet Electric Motors Electronic DesignThis synchronous doubly-fed electric machine system is less expensive but more robust than its rare-earth permanent-magnet counterpart.

Alternative School Students Help Suburb Without Library | Illinois News U.S. News & World ReportFORD HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — A south Chicago suburb without a library is getting a boost thanks to students at an alternative high school inside a state juvenile ...

TravelClick claims first-of-its-kind alternative accommodations tool PhocusWireTravelClick, an Amadeus company, has created a data tool providing supply, demand and rate information for 27 million alternative accommodations worldwide.

The Analog Motion E-Bike is the alternative to commute hell — and it’s $130 off. The Next WebIf you've never done battle with serious day-to-day metro traffic, we salute you — because you have no idea of the smoldering hell you've escaped. Big city ...

Suck On This: Armenia's Green Alternative To Plastic Straws Radio Free Europe/ Radio LibertyA nature-loving entrepreneur in Armenia has found a niche selling an elegant alternative to plastic straws.

Severe weather cuts Wisconsin church camp short but alternative continues Chicago Daily HeraldSevere weather in Wisconsin cut short The Chapel's church camp in northern Wisconsin but an alternative has been rebooted in Grayslake.

Seek alternative ride-hailing providers if fares increase Paul Tan's Automotive NewsConsumers faced with fare increases from any ride-hailing provider have a choice of picking other similar services offering cheaper fares, according to.

Middletown Democrats present alternative slate for primary ballot Middletown PressMIDDLETOWN — The mayoral candidate and public works director, along with a team of veteran politicians and community members, filed a petition Monday ...

Why India needs a law for community service as an alternative to imprisonment The News MinuteFrom planting trees to distributing copies of the Quran, many previous verdicts directed the accused in a case to take up community *service* as punishment.

Potential sheep vaccine shortage prompts sourcing of alternative AgrilandConcerns raised over a potential shortage in supplies of sheep vaccine for enzootic abortion have prompted the sourcing of an alternative.

Expand credit unions as alternative to payday lenders, FCA urges The GuardianNon-profit cooperatives should be encouraged to disrupt high-cost lenders, says regulator.

Turkey After The F-35: Choice For Alternative Fighter Will Help Shape Country's Future ForbesAfter being frozen out of the F-35 program, Turkey has four options to procure the hundreds of fighters it needs. The choice it makes could shore up its ties with ...

Forget the usual mid-year reading lists and try this alternative catalogue from around the world Scroll.inI don't understand beach reads. And I'm not the only one. There's no universal consensus about the category, though the marketing tends to revolve around ...

Big agency deal signed with deposit alternative firm ... Letting Agent TodayDeposit alternative provider flatfair has been chosen by CBRE UK Residential Lettings as the race for prominence in the sector continues.

What’s the Alternative? Voice of AmericaThis week we show a number of ways to use the word “alternative.” In other words, we discuss alternatives to “alternative!”

Huawei's supposed Android alternative isn't meant for smartphones EngadgetWhen Huawei trademarked its Hongmeng operating system last month, many assumed it was the long-rumored mobile OS that the company said it could use in ...

It's Time to Find a Safe Deposit Box Alternative Lifehacker AustraliaSafe deposit boxes are legendary for revealing items that fix problems—at least, they do in Hollywood stories. But in real life, safe deposit boxes may not be the ...

PÓG jewellery: a new alternative to the Claddagh ring Irish TimesRita White's scarves tell stories of birds, nature and city life.

Reiki offers alternative therapies to treat pain Sentinel & EnterpriseLUNENBURG — Reiki is a Japanese word meaning universal life-force energy and it is a safe and effective healing technique that helps to reduce stress and ...

Judge upholds a Trump admin alternative to Obamacare CNNThe Trump administration has the authority to make it easier to buy a less expensive alternative to Obamacare coverage, a federal judge ruled Friday.

Over 60 offenders get alternative to prison Derry JournalOver 60 offenders in the North West have been sentenced to an Enhanced Combination Order since October last year.

Daniele Rugani Emerging as Alderweireld Alternative Chiesa Di TottiHe wouldn't come cheap, but Daniele Rugani could be quite the coup for Roma.

New Tool Chinese Scientists Say They've Found a Safer Alternative to CRISPR Kristin Houser FuturismResearchers from China's Peking University have developed a new gene-editing technology — and they think it shows promise as a CRISPR alternative for ...

Letter: Make CSRD directors' term limit subject to alternative approval process Sicamous Eagle Valley NewsSince when did democracy 'evolve' to the point of becoming a blanket licence permitting our 'elected' representatives to do as they please, unless 10 per cent of ...

Alternative Kilkenny Arts Table Quiz Kilkenny PeopleOn Monday, July 29 the team of AKA invite you to Ryan's Bar to test your general knowledge with a table quiz to help raise vital funds for AKA 2019. Now in its ...

Spurs Take A Chance On Trey Lyles As Alternative To Marcus Morris ForbesAfter watching Marcus Morris leave for the Knicks, the Spurs signed Trey Lyles.

Middle School Church Camp Ravaged by Storm; Alternative Camp Planned July 22-24 at The Chapel Grayslake Chicago Daily HeraldMiddle School Church Camp Ravaged by Storm; Alternative Camp Planned July 22-24 at The Chapel Grayslake for all Middle School students in Lake County.

ABQ, BernCo boost alternative to payday loans Albuquerque JournalALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Program offers city, county workers lower interest rate.

Avengers: Endgame directors planned alternative Captain America ending Metro.co.ukAvengers: Endgame could have had a much darker fate for Captain America if the Russo brothers went with their original storyline.

Bharat Arun provides alternative to boundary count rule to decide the result of ODI matches CricTrackerEven India's bowling coach Bharat Arun feels the same and even suggested an alternative for the same. In the final, England.

Beautycounter has safe alternative to toxic antiaging products Fast CompanyHow much are you willing to sacrifice for younger-looking skin?

Drug courts remain a valued alternative to incarceration Bangor Daily NewsSince America's first drug court was created 30 years ago, this hybrid approach that combines criminal justice and treatment elements has spread to all 50 states ...

Man Utd told to complete transfer for 'better alternative' to Harry Maguire Mirror OnlineManchester United are in hot pursuit of Leicester City centre-back Harry Maguire in this summer's transfer window.

Euro Paper Talk: Fernandes alternative opens door on Man Utd transfer; Eriksen chase goes cold Teamtalk.comIvan Rakitic has left the door open on a move away from Barcelona, while Atletico Madrid want James Rodriguez ahead of Christian Eriksen, according to ...

hCaptcha is a popular alternative to Google's reCaptcha Fast CompanyIn the fall of 2018, Google released a new version of reCaptcha, the company's widely used bot detector. reCaptcha v3, as its called, is great at detecting bots but ...

BJP confident of emerging as alternative to TRS The Hans IndiaBJP State president K Laxman is confident of meeting the target of enrolling 36 lakh members into the party.

West Virginia residents using wasp spray as meth alternative: Police ABC NewsPolice in West Virginia said that residents are using wasp spray as an alternative to meth.

Irish company building smaller homes as potential alternative to renting or buying FM104An Irish company is offering smaller homes for those who are working on a tight budget.

Not everyone uses a toothbrush to clean their teeth -- here's what science says about the alternatives CNNMost people use toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss to clean their teeth, but their use is by no means universal.

WWE SummerSlam 2019: Four alternative title matches that would please the crowd SportskeedaDeviating from WWE's plan for SummerSlam might be beneficial in the long run.

Music may offer alternative to preoperative drug routinely used to calm nerves Medical XpressMusic may offer an alternative to the use of a drug routinely used to calm the nerves before the use of regional anaesthesia (peripheral nerve block), suggest the ...

Everything to Know About Natural Retinol Alternative Bakuchiol Yahoo LifestyleWe know retinol is the gold-standard anti-aging ingredient, but for some, it's too harsh on their skin, leaving it red, irritated and flaky. So it's no surprise that ...

Alternative Grains Can Help India Allay Impact of Global Heating on Agriculture The WireScientists have found that, compared to rice, alternative grains experienced smaller declines in yield under climate extremes. However, there is a catch.

Trump-branded straws sold as alternative to ‘liberal’ paper version MarketWatchIf you're “so over” paper straws, you have company in the Trump campaign — and can shell out $15 to show it. The president's re-election campaign store is...

RI Sets Conviction Alternative for Addiction-Related Offenses Warwick PostSTATE HOUSE — Legislation establishing guidelines for the diversion program within the Superior Court, offering an alternative to judicial conviction for.

Metal oxide-infused membranes could offer low-energy alternative for chemical separations Science DailyResearchers are working on membranes that could separate chemicals without using energy-intensive distillation processes.

WeNote is a Google Keep alternative with a built-in calendar and Google Drive sync XDA DevelopersThere are a bunch of different note-taking apps on the Google Play Store, but most people probably gravitate towards the big names like Google Keep, Evernote, ...

Extra-territorial jurisdiction for Hong Kong courts: an alternative to the extradition bill? Hong Kong Free PressBy Justin Bong-Kwan. The controversial extradition bill is now 'dead', but Chief Executive Carrie Lam's main justification for introducing the Bill remains ...

Death of VW's Golf Alltrack robs market of solid alternative to CUVs Automotive NewsVolkswagen of America's decision to kill the Golf Alltrack and the Golf SportWagen isn't surprising, but disappointing nonetheless.

Treatment centre ‘an alternative’ to A&E department The ArgusHOSPITAL bosses plan to open an urgent treatment centre as an alternative to accident and emergency (A&E) at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

12 alternative giant leaps for mankind – from carnivorism to Magna Carta BBC History MagazineThis week marks 50 years since man first set foot on the moon – a "giant leap for mankind", as famously stated by astronaut Neil Armstrong. But what are the ...

Marlboro maker bets $100m more on alternative cigarettes Financial TimesPhilip Morris International, the company behind Marlboro, is to spend another $100m this year developing its alternative to traditional cigarettes as a global ...

County promotes alternative land dispute resolution mechanism towards issuance of 100000 title deeds Kenya News AgencyNakuru County government is promoting use of alternative dispute resolution to resolve land cases and speed up issuance of title deeds to residents. Governor ...

Dont have your Form 16? Heres other alternative to file your Income Tax Return (ITR) Zee BusinessForm 16 is a very vital information required to file your Income Tax Return (ITR) every year. An employer issues this Form. It contains the evidence of TDS which ...

Police: Wasp spray being used as alternative to meth, contributed to 3 overdoses in West Virginia WJW FOX 8 News ClevelandBOONE COUNTY, W.Va. -- Police is West Virginia are seeing an alarming drug trend in which wasp spray is being used as an alternative to methamphetamine.

Inclusive growth dividend - an alternative income transfer LivemintPegged at 1% of India's GDP, the Inclusive Growth Dividend would cut down targeting costs and boost consumption for the poor.

The Best GoPro Alternatives ForbesWant an action camera that's not a GoPro? Here are five adrenaline-ready alternatives.

This Great Apple Watch Alternative Is $75 Off for Prime Day Tom's GuideOne of the best cheap Apple Watch alternatives just got even cheaper. Prime members can get the TicWatch Pro for $174.99. That's $75 off its regular $250 retail ...

MSD to launch alternative dispensing paper bags to replace plastic The CitizenThe Medical Stores Department (MSD) is set to launch dispensing paper envelopes that will be used to carry prescription drugs in the private and public health ...

Beyond Meat is just the beginning — dairy alternative firms are set to boom to a $38 billion market INSIDERBeyond Meat's stock price has soared since its IPO, going up almost three times its value in May. However, plant-based dairy products like cheese and yogu...

There Is No Alternative: an artistic critique of the UK’s counter-terrorism policy Financial TimesAt first glance, the latest installation at London's Showroom looks like a civil servant's office cast adrift in an artist's studio. In a gallery located in the Edgware ...

Europe’s GPS alternative has been offline since Friday The VergeGalileo, the European satellite navigation system, has been suffering a major outage since Friday, reports BBC News. The system's status page currently lists all ...

SuperFreezZ is an open source alternative to Greenify that kills apps running in the background XDA DevelopersTask managers are widely viewed as unnecessary on Android smartphones. Most of us may agree with that view, but the reality is there are still a lot of ...

Snowball Alternative Finance secures £8.2m care home refinance Bridging & CommericalSnowball Alternative Finance has secured an £8.2m refinance deal for Cheshire-based care home company Inspired Life Care.

Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair alternative level states announced StevivorYooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair will feature alternative level states, Team17 and developer Playtonic today declared. Read more inside.

Savvy Senior: Finding an alternative to AARP Allentown Morning CallSavvy Senior. Finding an Alternative to AARP. Advertisement. Dear Savvy Senior,. Can you recommend any conservative membership organizations for older ...

Alternative theory of gravity makes a nearly testable prediction Ars TechnicaA massive simulation done with a "chameleon" theory of gravity.

Bowel cancer: 3-drug combo may offer alternative to chemo Medical News TodayBy combining three different drugs, researchers may have found a potential alternative to chemotherapy as a treatment for an advanced form of bowel cancer.

An Alternative Guide to Off-Season Ski Training Powder MagazineLet's face it: If your name isn't Mammoth and you don't have a summer pass to Timberline, your ski season is likely over. But, as your old high school coach with ...

Top Republican Touts Blockchain Privacy as Alternative to Regulating Big Tech CoinDeskWith regulators not “nimble” enough to adapt to the fast changing world of technology, those concerned about maintaining their online privacy should consider ...

Music can be a viable alternative to medications in reducing anxiety before anesthesia Science DailyMusic is a viable alternative to sedative medications in reducing patient anxiety prior to a peripheral nerve block procedure, according to a new study. Patients ...

Fish replacement may be the next big wave in alternative protein development TechCrunchFish make up 16% of animal protein consumed globally, and demand is set to rise. But overfishing is hugely problematic -- and it's not sustainable to continue ...

David West provides update on NCAA-alternative Historical Basketball League set to debut in 2020 ClutchPointsFormer NBA player David West has given the latest update on the Historical Basketball League — an alternative basketball league for up and coming college ...

Double-decker buses running on alternative fuel to be reality soon LivemintDouble-decker buses running on alternative fuel with staff like airline cabin crew and air-conditioned bus ports could be a reality soon if Parliament approves the ...

Business Report: Alternative measures of unemployment Hawaii News NowThere are six different ways the Department of Agriculture measures unemployment.

Coder Proposes Alternative to Bitcoin's 'Notoriously Unreliable' Testnet CoinDeskIntroduced Wednesday, a new proposal called Signet offers a *fresh* alternative to bitcoin's test network. The software plays a crucial role for developers, serving ...

Why do people turn to alternative therapies? The Irish TimesAlways keep in mind that if a treatment sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Huawei OS Shock: 'No HongMeng Android Alternative For Smartphones' ForbesHuawei's chairman and CEO have both now admitted there is no lightning-fast HongMeng OS for smartphones on its way. The company still needs access to ...

The best Amazon Prime Day alternative sales from Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and eBay Fast CompanyAmazon Prime Day 2019 has officially kicked off and Amazon is putting so much effort into this year's sale it's actually running for two days, until tomorrow, July ...

Alternative pallet market grows 3% as supply chains see sustainability, cost benefits Supply Chain DiveThe market for alternatives to standard wood pallets is growing, rising by 3% year-over-year in 2019, according to a new report from Future Market Insights (FMI).

Jho Low was AmBank’s alternative contact for Najib’s accounts, ex-manager tells SRC trial Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, July 22 ― A former AmBank relationship manager told the High Court today that Jho Low was the go-to-person if the bank was unable to ...

Silver Nears $16: 'Smart Investors' See Metal As 'Alternative Gold Play' - Orchid Research Kitco News(Kitco News) - Silver prices have a lot of room to go higher in July as investors begin to treat the precious metal as an “alternative gold play,” said a bullish ...

White Supremacists Love Twitter Alternative Parler News ForwardWhite supremacists are finding a home on Parler News, although the man who created it said he wanted it to be a nicer alternative to Twitter.

This pea-based chicken alternative was inspired by hagfish slime EngadgetAnother company wants to get in on the animal-free meat trend. The Swiss company Planted hopes to do for chicken what Impossible Foods did for beef.

KY hoping new alternative certification push will help reverse teacher shortages WDRBLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – The Kentucky Department of Education will soon launch an initiative highlighting the routes to alternative teaching certifications in ...

So Delicious' oat-milk ice cream and dairy-free mousses are a great alternative if you can't have dairy — here's what they taste like Business InsiderYou don't need an excuse to eat ice cream, but if you did, Sunday July 21 just happens to be National Ice Cream Day. While I can personally (and regularly) stuff ...

Alternative feed protein production is taking off FeedNavigator.comThere has been plenty of buzz about single cell proteins for use in animal feed over the past few weeks. FeedNavigator trains its spotlight on the trend.

G7 Approves Japan’s Cryptocurrency-Based SWIFT Alternative CointelegraphThe Japanese government is attempting to spearhead the creation of a new, global cryptocurrency payments network that would be similar to SWIFT.

Newcastle ‘keeper among 3 ‘alternative’ Henderson options for Sheffield United Sheffield United NewsChris Wilder admits Sheffield United are looking at "alternative options" to Dean Henderson, so here are three from the Premier League to consider.

Quip launches dental insurance alternative in NYC TechCrunchQuip, maker of electric toothbrushes, is making use of its most recent acquisition to launch a dental insurance alternative to customers in New York City this ...

Deloitte study reveals the alternative workforce is becoming mainstream The South AfricanA Global Human Capital Trends study, undertaken by Deloitte, has revealed that alternative workforce models are becoming mainstream in SA.

We’ve found an alternative to the backstop we all can agree on Evening StandardWhen we embarked on a serious effort to demonstrate that alternative arrangements to the infamous Irish backstop are possible and could unlock the Brexit ...

Music may offer alternative to nerve-calming preoperative drug Practice BusinessThe researchers wanted to find out if it might offer a suitable alternative to midazolam to calm the nerves before carrying out a peripheral (regional) nerve block.

What can I use instead of clingfilm? The GuardianWhat did we do before clingfilm? Is it time to revisit boxes with lids, greaseproof paper or just a bowl with a damp towel over it?

Meet Faye Webster, the Alternative Atlanta Musician Who Specializes in Simplicity ComplexEven in Brooklyn, where the summertime fits are in full swing, Faye Webster stands out. Though freshly 22, the singer more closely resembles a sepia-tinged ...

AirPods vs. Anker Soundcore Liberty Air: a cheap, great alternative CNETAirPods are great, but they are expensive. Here's an alternative earbud that costs half the price.

British Open is first-ever plastic-free tournament... and the alternative is going down a treat Independent.ieA round of golf is thirsty work - whether you've the club in your hand or you're following the stars of the game across the course.

Huawei CEO says its Android alternative is 'likely' faster but needs its own app store CNETThe Chinese electronics giant is working on its own operating system so as to not rely on Google.

AFC Bournemouth identify Jack Butland alternative Football League WorldBournemouth are cooling their interest in Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland, with Fulham's Marcus Bettinelli a possible alternative.

Constipation: the Fast, Easy Answer to Something No One Talks About

Alternative Medicine Alternative Medicine