How to Maintain a Healthy Digestive System

"Sister, I feel disgusting! I haven't pooped in days," is my sister's predictable greeting every time she visits for the holidays. "Got anything that'll loosen up whatever is stuck in there, how 'bout milk of magnesia?"
Sadly, my sister's internal system has been put through some terrible trauma. It wasn't until I became pregnant and my digestive pipes malfunctioned that I learned about the discomfort and uneasiness that comes with having a sluggish digestive tract. These are some recommendations to deal with constipation.

Things You'll Need

• fiber, time for yourself

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Instructions

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  1. Hydrate yourself! Be sure to drink liquids. This is necessary to help in the natural flow of bodily waste through your digestive tract. Of course, the recommended is eight glasses of water, but start with what you can.

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  Fruits and veggies... The fiber in this will help with digestion. You can also use some Metamucil to start you off, but fruits and veggies is a better way of getting your fiber.

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  Get up and move! Be active. Choose an activity that will allow you to get your 30 minutes of exercise a day. Belly dancing is great for the intestines because it allows you to massage your intestines by dancing with your belly.

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  Massage your belly. Massaging your stomach is helpful to the digestive system. Learn to provide yourself with a 2-3 minute belly massage.