People’s lives are fast-paced, and the eating habits of many are unhealthy. Many people have constipation and even cannot have bowel movements for several days. Dr. Qin Lang (pseudonym), a TCM nutritionist in Guangzhou, China, mentioned in an interview with The Epoch Times that long-term constipation could lead to intestinal diseases or colorectal cancer and reminded people to pay attention to their diet, psychology, and bowel habits to make bowel movements smoother.
Water and Dietary Fiber Promotes Bowel Movements
Dr. Qin said that dehydration is one of the main reasons for constipation. Lack of water in the intestinal tract makes the feces in the intestinal tract harden and agglomerate easily, making it difficult to excrete. Therefore drinking more water facilitates defecation….