Constipation and IBS: Why Am I Constipated?

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Constipation and IBS Why Am I Constipated?

• Dr. Albert Snow
• Holistic Gastroenterologist

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• Most people suffering from inflammatory bowel
  disease (IBD) also suffer from constipation and
  IBS.

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• Even though constipation itself isn't actually an
  IBD and the most common symptom of IBD is
  diarrhea, there are some people who are
  predisposed to both diarrhea and constipation.

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• They are called "swingers," as they tend to swing
  from one state to the other, which causes some
  confusion.

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• This is because once the diarrhea is treated you
  also have to manage the constipation.

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• Genetics is the most common root reason for
  constipation.

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• If you are a person who is genetically
  predisposed to being chronically constipated, it
  means that your body doesn't absorb or manage
  both the magnesium in your food and any magnesium
  you get from a multi-vitamin.

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• Magnesium is nature's stool softener and is
  considered nature's tranquilizer for those who
  are always stressed about their constipation and
  IBS condition.

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• It is this magnesium that properly regulates the
  amount of fluids found in your stool so that your
  stools are soft enough, but not too soft to
  easily pass through your GI tract.

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• Moreover, magnesium is a natural muscle relaxer
  that helps with proper muscle contraction and
  expansion by loosening your bowels and helping
  those suffering from a common condition referred
  to as, "tight-ass."

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• There are several things you need to know
  regarding magnesium.

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• If your body doesn't manage fluids properly, then
  you will have to consume magnesium on a regular
  basis.

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• However, magnesium is not addictive. Most people
  don't mind regularly taking magnesium, as long as
  they receive natural and consistent bowel
  movement without any other side effects.

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• Milk of Magnesia is a very "crude" form of
  magnesium that leads to "violent" effects.

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• Instead of using Milk of Magnesia, visit a good
  health food store and ask for high absorption
  magnesium and then start taking 1-2 tablets daily
  to find out what works best for you in treating
  constipation and IBS.

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• It is a well-known fact that fiber is also
  helpful in treating constipation and IBS.

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• However, before you start consuming fibrous food,
  you have to be careful if you think that a lack
  of magnesium might be an issue.

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• If you don't address this condition first, you
  won't be able to move your bowels, and fiber just
  piles up in your colon.

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• In other words, if you suffer from chronic
  constipation, it is better to first try magnesium.

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• In most cases, constipation can be managed using
  the right kind of fiber, which is insoluble fiber.

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• Psyillium is considered the best option here. Of
  course, you can use magnesium and psyllium
  together, too, if you think that's best for your
  body.

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• This last fact about constipation will really
  surprise you. The human body generally has 3
  bowel movements in a day.

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• So, after you eat a meal, you have to eliminate
  all the waste collected from yesterday's meals.

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• While babies and animals do this very well,
  adults don't naturally do as well.

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• If you are one of those who thought that going
  once a day or every other day was good enough,
  you are wrong.

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• Preventing yourself from having regular bowel
  movements can have negative effects on your
  health.

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• Prevent your constipation and IBS by ensuring
  that your body receives the magnesium and fiber
  that it needs for regular and healthy bowel
  movements.

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