09/18/2025
Constipation : arguably one of the most common complaints amongst folks from all ages and genders.
Did you know that just like we have a circadian rhythm for sleep, we also have a circadian rhythm for our bowel movements which typically occur about every 24 hours.
Unfortunately, a lot of us ignore these clues from our body and over time our bodies stop providing us these clues leading to irregular bowel movements.
Ideally, bowel movements should occur every day, but can be as infrequently as two or three days apart. While this is not ideal, it is still better than pooping once a week or longer? How long would you allow the trash to build up in your kitchen?
Here are three simple yet extremely effective tips to ensure daily bowel movements:
1. Adequate amount of fluids. While it’s Best to stick to water, any fluid is fine. Aim for 8 to 10 servings a day with each serving being about 8 ounces.
2. Adequate fiber every day. 30 to 40 grams is recommended every day and this could come from any source. Going back to natural sources is always best. I find eating one raw bell pepper or one organic Apple per day is helpful. The key is to pick something that you like and make it a daily habit. The more processed our diet is the less fiber it has.
3. Listen to the signals from your body when it wants you to move your bowels. The longer you ignore it the less likely it is to provide those signals.
4. Daily probiotics are helpful but it’s not essential as the above three.
Simply moving your bowels regularly will help eliminate undigested waste from your body and thus decrease the risk for toxins being reabsorbed into the body and the development of polyps in the colon.
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