Question: I was wondering what helps constipation? I have been experiencing it off and on for a couple of years and it usually resolves itself, but it hasn’t this time.

Answer: There are many answers to the question; what helps constipation. Many people have tried many things to alleviate constipation and that is part of the problem. There is almost too much information out there.

With that being said there are a few tried and true methods that have helped many, many people. The firs we will recommend is an herbal supplement.

Herbal supplements are sold in many colon cleaning systems that can be found online. These supplements have the dual benefit of cleaning out the colon and promoting regular bowel movements.

The second recommendation is to drastically change your diet. skip processed foods and begin eating more foods that are high in fiber. These include fruits, vegetables, bran, dark breads, and nuts.

If you are really stuck and need immediate relief you can try a laxative medication. We recommend this last because overuse of laxatives can actually have the opposite effect and make it more difficult to have a bowel movement, They can be useful, but only in limited cases.

We hope we have answered the question of what helps constipation to your satisfaction, but if you have further questions please do not hesitate to ask.