Here is a topic no one wants to talk about: You guessed it, CONSTIPATION

Yes, that is a dirty word, but one that affects millions of people every day. With that being said, it is important for you to understand that if you are one of those people, it can be painful and debilitating, but you are not alone and there are steps you can take to make yourself feel better.

If you have been following my posts this week (even though I just figured out how to network my blog to Facebook, so you might just now be checking in), you will know that I have been focusing on water intake and how it affects our overall health. I have suggested a very interesting book for you to read called “Your Body’s Many Cries for Water,” which gives some very valuable, and scientifically sound information about how almost any physical ailment can be linked to water.

Constipation is caused by being in a dehydrated state. The colon is very susceptible to dehydration, as it has the responsibility of reabsorbing water back into the body so that it can be utilized by all of our body’s functions. When there is not enough water, it will pry out any moisture it can, which makes the passing matter more concrete and harder to move through the digestive tract. If the dehydrated state is paired with an increased food intake, it can make for an even more painful bout of constipation.

By drinking more water, you will be able to save yourself from that horrid pain in your lower abdomen. In fact, if you ever experience such a pain, and feel as if you may be suffering from the wicked ailment of constipation, then you should think of it as a sign of thirst and drink up!