Treating constipation is easy with 4 simple methods.

Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of cooled boiled water or cinnamon tea/green tea each day can help relieve constipation.

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According to Asiaone, those suffering from constipation or wishing to prevent it should follow these tips:

- Drink 8 to 10 glasses of cooled boiled water every day.It's best to drink water while it's still slightly warm. You can substitute it with cinnamon tea or green tea. Drink a glass of water before bed or upon waking up. Water helps cleanse the stomach and intestines, softens stool, and relieves constipation.

- As people reach middle age, their digestive function declines, so eating soft and cooked foods is more beneficial for digestion and absorption in the stomach.Eat plenty of raw and fiber-rich foods such as whole grains, sweet potatoes, potatoes, cabbage, radishes, apples, bananas, pears, etc. Combine several of these foods each day to stimulate bowel movements.

- Exercise regularly every day, walking or jogging in the morning and evening to promote bowel movements. Each morning and evening, practice abdominal breathing for about 15 minutes until you feel warmth in your lower abdomen and waist. The rhythmic movement of the abdominal muscles increases stomach and intestinal activity, improving digestion and ensuring more thorough waste elimination.

- Every morning, evening, and after a nap, place both hands on top of each other, using your navel as the center, and massage your abdomen 100 times clockwise. This action helps promote blood circulation in the abdominal area, aids digestion, clears the bowels, and facilitates easy defecation.Go to the toilet regularly.

According to VNE