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A healthy bowel movement is very important for our health. Undigested food and other toxic waste materials are eliminated from the body with the help of a good bowel movement. A normal bowel movement should be easy and no pain should be experienced during it. Hemorrhoids are caused due to strained bowel movement which leads to the bursting of veins near the anal region and results in blood in the stool. Constipation can also cause hemorrhoids and lead to other problems like abdominal pain, bloating and gas. The failure to expel the harmful toxins from the body in the form of stools leads to re-absorption by the body into the blood stream which can lead to various diseases.
So, a regular bowel is a must if you want to have a healthy body.
Follow the tips given below to maintain a good bowel movement
Go to the toilet each time you feel the urge for a bowel movement. It is never advised to hold it back as it can lead to constipation and there is a risk of you developing it as a habit.
You should drink plenty of water as it hydrates the stool and makes it easy to pass it off. A glass of water in the morning can help you have a good bowel movement.
You can also include tamarind pulp in your diet if you are constipated as it is a well known laxative.
Take a spoonful of olive oil once in the morning and once at night as it encourages peristalsis (movement of the intestines) which can make you have a good bowel movement.
You can also improve your digestion and normalize your bowel movement and cure the symptoms of constipation by including an herbal supplement in your daily diet.
