Tips and Tricks to Maintain Digestive Regularity
Want to maintain your digestive regularity and avoid occasional constipation? Start with these tips and tricks for your digestive happiness!
Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated supports overall health as well as your digestive system. When your body is properly hydrated, the large intestine doesn’t need to take water from your food waste, which can make going #2 easier.
Add kiwi to your daily routine. Kiwifruit fiber retains more water than other common sources of fiber (it also swells to three times its original volume). In our Kiwi Regularity Chews, we use organic Actazin™ kiwifruit powder, clinically studied to support digestive and bowel health.* These tasty chews deliver four benefits: Improved regularity, reduced occasional constipation, better digestion and a prebiotic boost for the microbiome.*
Stick to your routine, even when you travel. Changes in diet and activity levels — as well as sleep schedules — can leave your body feeling confused. Do your best to replicate your usual routines away from home. Eat oatmeal for breakfast, wake up at 7:15 a.m., go to bed at 11:30 p.m. and go for a midday run. Your body will appreciate the consistency.
Focus on fiber. It can help promote normal, healthy and comfortable bowel movements.* Insoluble fiber adds volume and bulk, which can make it easier to go. Diets rich in certain fibers promote GI health, including bowel regularity.* Not hitting your daily quota? Find out about two easy ways to get more fiber, especially when you’re away from home.
Take your time. Give yourself the time in the morning to go the bathroom and have a relaxed BM. We know that’s easier said than done, especially when you’re balancing work and parenting! Your body may need more time to relax and let things get moving.
Listen to your body. We need to be able to hold it now and again — for a short time. But if you’re able to get to a bathroom easily, make it a point to listen when nature calls. As soon as you feel the urge, head to the loo. Delaying your bathroom visit can make your stool harder.
Put your feet up. Lifting your feet about six to eight inches can help relax your body and make it easier to pass a BM. You can even use two yoga blocks! If you have kids, try using their step stool. This position moves your body into a more natural position, which could help you go.