Constipation happens. It happens to us all, young, and old. Constipation is the buildup of waste (byproduct of what we consume) in the intestines over the usual time of digestion and elimination. When waste remains in the intestines for a long time, it can cause intestinal fermentation, irritate the digestive mucous membranes, cause putrefaction, and infest nearby organs. Diseases can then manifest. Constipation can be temporary (acute), or it can be chronic. There are many reasons why constipation occur. • Poor dietary habits (insufficient vegetable consumption, too much sugar, allergic reactions to food) • Lack of sufficient fibers in the diet • Insufficient water intake/dehydration • Malabsorption of food • Sedentary lifestyle • Stress A healthy frequency of elimination is 1 to 2 times per day. It isn’t alarming if that duration stretches a little, however, the goal is regularly emptying the bowels so that matter does not remain in the intestines resulting in toxification. Prunes a...
