7 Common Causes of Constipation and 7 Ways to Support Regularity by Amy Myers, MD Did you go “number two” today? Yesterday? The day before that? In conventional medicine, the baseline requirement for regularity is three bowel movements a week, but a better indication of a truly healthy gut is going one to three times a day. Regular bowel… Read more →
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Bowel Movement Anatomy
Warm Water Enemas Provide An Effective Way To Break The Cycle Of Chronic Constipation
How to give yourself an enema by Tummy Temple HOW TO GIVE YOURSELF AN ENEMA An enema is a great way to stimulate a bowel movement. It will not cleanse the entire intestine nor will it condition the muscle. However, it can bring instant relief when you are “in a bind”. EQUIPMENT NEEDED • An enema bag. You can obtain this… Read more →
A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Constipation
Nicole Cutler L.Ac. Institute for Integrative Healthcare When a healthy diet and exercise do not successfully relieve constipation for your clients, learn which massage techniques you can use to help relax their abdomen, reduce their discomfort and encourage regular defecation. Constipation is one of the most common medical complaints in the United States, with many causes and manifestations. During an… Read more →
How abdominal massage can help with constipation
by Jo Saunders www.constipationexperts.co.uk Massage is an ancient technique which combines the manipulation of muscle and connective tissue, and is traditionally used to promote relaxation and enhance wellbeing. An in-home massage carried out by a professional makes it even more straightforward to receive a much-needed form of therapy. However, you may be surprised to learn that you can actually carry… Read more →