Health Tip: Help Manage Constipation

Many lifestyle factors — such as diet, exercise and fluid intake — are associated with constipation.

To help tame the problem, the Cleveland Clinic recommends:

Drink two-to-four cups of water daily.
Also drink warm liquids, particularly in the morning.
Eat plenty of fruit (such as prunes) and vegetables.
Eat bran cereals.
Take a fiber supplement.
Get regular exercise.
Use a mild stool softener or laxative, but don’t take it for longer than necessary (two weeks maximum).

See your doctor if symptoms don’t improve within three weeks.

Source: HealthDay