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Last Updated: May 06, 2016
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Follow these steps and stay away from Constipation

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Dr. Vandana AndrewsGeneral Physician • 14 Years Exp.MD
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1. Make sure to chew your food properly, and avoid drinking water intermittently while eating.

2. Eat less of fatty, oily, greasy foods and meat. Restrict tea, coffee and sweet food stuff including sweetened carbonated beverages or packaged juices.

3. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily unless advised by your physician otherwise

4. Exercise daily for at least 30 to 45 minutes. Brisk walking outside in fresh air is the best and safest exercise unless you have joint issues or other health problems that prohibit you from doing so.

5. Abdominal massage, daily, either by you yourself or by a trained masseur helps not only in toning the abdominal muscles but also facilitate intestinal peristalsis thereby aiding empty bowels.

Consult me online for queries regarding constipation.