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The average American daily diet contains only 10-20
grams of fiber.The healthy goal is to be reached 30-35
gms/day.
Increase your
fiber intake gradually by changing your dietary habits or by
taking fiber supplements. Taking too much fiber in your diet at
first, without gradually introducing the fiber in your diet,
may lead to painful bloating, gas and diarrhea.
Increase water
intake :6-8 glasses of water a day is ideal.
If you include
more fiber in your diet but you drink a small quantity of water
or liquids(eliminate alcohol) the effect will be
opposite-constipation.
Alcohol should
be avoided and it should not be taken into account in your
daily liquid dose.
The lack of
water in your intestines with high fiber intake will make the
stool harder.
Fiber absorbs
the water in your intestines and soften stools, so you have to
drink as much liquids as you can. Other medications should be
taken at least one hour before or between two and four hours
after taking fiber in form of pills or powder.
2. Bulk-forming laxatives
(Metamucil, PerDiem, Konsyl, etc- ) may be helpful in case of
persistent constipation .
The use of stimulant laxatives
(for example senna) is not recommended.
The frequent use of senna
leads to addiction, tolerance to it and to a loss of valuable
minerals from the intestines. Senna may cause fluid and
electrolyte imbalance.
The both constipation and
diarrhea are undisirable. The stools should be soft and pass
easily. The hard stools or diarrhea complicate hemorrhoids.
Similarly, antidiarrhea agents are used when diarrhea or
frequent defecation aggravates hemorrhoids symptoms.
How much water or liquids should you
drink?
3. Drink a lot of water or
liquids (except alcohol) along with diet rich in fiber. 6-8
glasses of liquids a day is ideal. The Institute of Medicine
advises that men consume roughly 3.0 liters (about 13 cups) of
total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9
cups) of total beverages a day.
4. If you feel the need to
have a bowel movement, don’t wait too long to use the bathroom.
Your stool will get drier and harder the longer you
wait.
5. Exercise regularly or walk at
least 5 km a day preferably after meals.
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