Causes of Constipation: Too Little Exercise
Exercising is a great natural remedy for constipation. Too little exercise causes your bowels to move slowly, letting food and waste sit in your body too long. The longer waste is in your body, the more waste is drawn from it. Aerobic exercise also helps increase your breathing and heart rate, stimulating contractions of your bowel muscles. Strong intestinal muscles help move waste out quickly and efficiently. For best results, wait one hour after a large meal before exercise. Regular walking is the key to keeping constipation from coming on—even 15 minutes a day can give you a big improvement. Other options are yoga, stretching, and jogging. Anything that gets you moving is bound to help alleviate constipation.
