Understand and take control of your constipation What is constipation? Constipation is a common condition that can affect people of all ages. It can mean that you’re not passing stools regularly, or you’re having difficulty passing them. What causes constipation? Constipation usually happens when stool have been in the bowel for too long, and water…
What are the treatment options? Many people find that making changes to their diet and lifestyle can improve their symptoms. If these don’t help, laxatives are often used.20 What are laxatives?Laxatives are a type of medicine that can treat constipation. There are several different types of laxatives, and they all have a different effect on your digestive…
Simple changes to your diet can help to prevent constipation.2,24 It’s a good idea to get more fiber into your diet. Aim for around 30g a day. Make sure you drink plenty of water, to help keep your stools soft. Tips to help increase your fiber intake:Choose wholemeal or granary bread, and wholegrains such as…
Helping you restore life’s rhythm Constipation can seriously disrupt daily life, creating discomfort, and holding you back from doing the things you love – even more so when it happens regularly.29,30 There are several ways to treat or prevent recurring constipation29,23 – read on to find out how to restore your life’s rhythm. REOCCURRING CONSTIPATION CAN AFFECT…