Eat plenty of high-fiber food (vegetables, bran cereal, whole-grain bread, fruits, fruit juices, beans, corn, nuts).

middot; As many as half of all pregnant women have problems with constipation. One of the reasons for this may be the change in hormones during pregnancy that cause slowing of food movement through the digestive tract. middot; Other causes may be inadequate fluid intake or insufficient fiber in the diet. Sometimes iron supplements may cause constipation. During the last part of pregnancy, pressure on the rectum from your uterus may add to the problem.

Constipation is any form of congestion and is usually accompanied by dehydration. It extends to the cellular level. One bowel movement a day is a sign of constipation and incomplete elimination is a form of constipation. Symptoms are overweight, fatigue, irritability, mental confusion, bloat, gas, indigestion, lethargy, headaches, migraines, earaches, sinus drainage, allergies, cellulite, anxiety, depression, pessimism, whining, unsatisfied hunger, poor circulation.

There may be some reduction in the volume of your stools. That's normal after a decrease in food intake, because you eat less fiber. This should not cause severe problems. If difficulties do arise, check with your doctor. He or she may suggest you take a mild laxative and drink plenty of water for a while. Drinking plenty of water is a good idea, anyway. Your needs will vary, but you should drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day.

Constipation is passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement. Other symptoms of constipation include feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish. Many people think they are constipated when, in fact, their bowel movements are regular. For example, some people believe they are constipated, or irregular, if they do not have a bowel movement every day.

We recommend that you compare their Nutrient Densities (i.e. the nutrient levels in a fixed caloric portion of each food). In general, higher Nutrient Densities are better, but look for lower values on the nutrients that most Americans overconsume: saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Nutrient Density is shown in a chart on each food's Analysis page. ND's Pantry also includes a special tool for generating Nutrient Density Comparison reports, that shows side-by-side values for multiple foods.

Yes, long standing constipation can make a person prone to develop piles or make it worse if it is already present. Therefore, if you are suffering from chronic constipation consult your doctor for treatment. In other words preventing constipation is a good way to prevent piles(hemorrhoids).

Soaked linseeds: Put a tablespoon of seeds in water overnight and drink the next day. It's not very nice. It goes all gloopy but should work. Might be an idea to start with a teaspoon and work up. Can grind them dry and put on cereal etc. Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE): Only 10 drops in a glass of water morning and night should kill off the candida and also sort out the constipation.

This is easy. Plant foods have the highest ORAC scores! Plant foods are best at fighting disease. By plant foods we mean: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and many other things. Brightly colored foods are the ones with the highest ORAC scores. This means these are the foods that help fight disease the best by stopping oxygen radicals from causing damage in our bodies. Think bright reds, greens, oranges, blues, purples, yellows, and oranges.