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                             Healthy Digestive System
                             Healthy Digestive System





          Constipation is a very common problem. Signs and symptoms may include stomach
          pain, and less than three bowel movements in a week. But healthy eating and regular
          exercise can help prevent it.

          Here are a few tips to help with chronic constipation.
















              Include more fruits and             Drink sufficient water              Reduce the intake of
           vegetables in your diet (high              daily (approx. 8              caffeine (coffee, tea, soft
                    fibre content).               glasses of water/day).                   drinks, etc.).















                 Avoid lying down                 Avoid sitting for long            Take a regular walk and
             immediately after a meal,                  at one place.                       do exercise.
              instead make a habit of
           taking a stroll for 5–10 mins.
















          Avoid excess consumption of                Chew your food                   Try to eat at regular
            processed food/junk food.                 properly before                 times and at regular
                                                        swallowing.                          intervals.

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