Constipation is the medical term for delayed or difficult bowel movements.

Constipation occurs on a large scale, one out of the three persons is sometimes affected.

Caffeine has a stimulating effect on the bowels. A cup of coffee can have a stimulating effect on the bowels. Contrary to popular belief, coffee is not desiccant.

It doesn’t mean that everyone is constipated who does not produce bowel movements every day. Some people "only" go 3 or 4 times a week and feel fine with it.

Constipation is not age dependent, it occurs with young and old.

Women on average suffer twice as often from constipation as men. It also is common during pregnancy.

Diarrhea may be a result of blockage. The fluids then run along the blocked portion of the large intestine.

Our food is digested in the gastrointestinal tract. During this process also moisture is extracted from the food broth. In particular, in the large intestine, a lot of moisture is extracted from the food slurry and then fed to the rectum. Then the food is ready to leave the body. If the food slurry remains too long in the large intestine, too much moisture is withdrawn, which may lead to clogging and thus constipation.

 

The following tips can help you to prevent constipation:

 

• Eat healthy, varied and food that is rich in fibres

A healthy diet should certainly contain enough fibres. Wholemeal bread, fruit and vegetables are high in fibres. The fibres in the various foods are different from each other, so it is best to regularly to vary fibre products.

Fibres can be divided into two groups: soluble and insoluble fibres. Soluble fibres are undigested into the large intestine where they are processed by the intestinal bacteria. The substances that come free, stimulate the activity of the intestines. Soluble fibre we find mainly in vegetables, fruits and legumes. Non-soluble fibre also come undigested into the large intestine, but they work as a sort of sponge. They take a lot of moisture and thus ensure more and softer stool. The insoluble fibres are mainly found in wholemeal bread, muesli and cereal.

 

• Move daily!

Daily half-hour brisk walking is good for your bowel movement.

 

• Go directly to the toilet when you feel pressure

• Try to sit on the toilet each day at the same time and so achieve a regular bowel movement. You can, for example read the newspaper every day on the toilet with a cup of coffee.

 

• Be careful with laxatives that stimulate

It may not be used for long periods without first consulting a doctor

 

• Drink sufficient

Preferably about 2 litres per day

 

 

When constipated, it is good to have the above factors in mind. You can also be prescribed a laxative, this is done as limited as possible so that the intestines are not further disrupted. Especially with small children using laxatives will be postponed as long as possible.

 

If after four to six weeks you do not benefit from a diet high in fibres, drink more, and regular physical activity or if you feel worried, talk to your doctor!

 

 

The static carriages policy is that there is no movement during the execution of a Asana, but the body continues to be in the same pose for a few seconds to several minutes. This requires a selective tightening of the muscles, in view of some of the muscles it is not possible for a long time or if they may have been little used, such as in a rigid and stiff body. During the execution, the yogi can further refine the pose and release unnecessary tension. When a series of asanas is finished, the asana term for yogis is synonymous with agility.

 

The dynamic carriages. Here, the execution of the asana is a movement. Body muscles are trained by pulling them tight. When a scope such as the Uttanasana ensure the stretched muscles of the hips, the upper torso is challenged again to go back upstairs and the same muscles stretched in control while going down.