Prevent Fall Constipation

Constipation resulting from dryness is common in the fall as temperatures start to drop. Fall constipation increases your anxiety levels and puts extra stress on your body, mainly because the stool starts to rot in the gut. By watching for these signs of constipation below, and taking precautionary steps to nurture your body in the fall, you will feel heartier and healthier all winter long and strengthen your immune system as well.

Warning Signs of Constipation

In early fall you may start to notice that your stools getting harder, darker, or smaller. You may notice more gas as well. Along with dry stools, chances are that dryness appears in multiple places in your body at the same time. Your mouth, the inside of your nose, and your skin all may begin to feel dry. Your eyes may become dry and itchy. Pay attention to these signs of dryness, so that you can nurture your body. These are important warning signs of constipation.

Why is the Fall Dry?

There are a number of factors that contribute to early fall dryness. The combination of sweating on hot afternoons and peeing more on cold nights cause your fluid levels to drop, making you feel generally deficient. Cold air is drier too than warm summer air which increases the amount of fluids lost through evaporation in the lungs and surface of your skin.

Enjoy Easy Bowel Movements by Adding Oils, Salt, and Demulcents

Encourage your body to have easy bowel movements by increasing oils and healthy fats like ghee into your daily diet. Oils lubricate the dried-out lining of your colon, making it easier to stay regular. Adding more mineral salt to your diet can also help you stay regular in the fall. Demulcent foods like oatmeal and bananas that are high in soluble fiber are also beneficial in the fall, bulking up the stool and nourishing your body's mucous membranes to ensure easy elimination. For more information about constipation, click here:

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