The good news is, constipation is not a disease, but a symptom of other underlying factors. There is also a dilemma between what is considered a regular bowel movement, since they can differ from one person to another. It can mean twice a day for some, and thrice a week for others.

Is stress a factor in constipation? Unfortunately, YES – a big factor, that is. On top of the modern demanding and unhealthy lifestyle we live in, all of these tough times are just taking its toll on our mental and emotional well-being, which will be later translated into various physical diseases of the body.

Constipation just puts any person at unease. It just feels like you’re going to explode, only that, you have stubborn and hard stool that is so difficult to expel. This happens when your colon has absorbed too much water, when food is moving slowly in your digestive tract. Your feces, then, become hard and dry. Emptying of your bowels become a painful ( and do I hear cursing? ) thing to do.

There are other factors that causes constipation, namely:

1. A diet low in high-fiber food
2. The use of laxatives, most often find in slimming teas
3. Lack of physical activity or exercise
4. Holding back that very moment when your body signals you to make a bowel movement
5. Medical conditions like heart stroke and diabetes where muscles and nerves affect normal bowel movement
6. Drinking Alcohol and sodas that dehydrates your body, causing constipation
7. Not drinking more water
8. Disorders of the colon or rectum that needs medical attention

Don’t ever ignore constipation, since it can lead to serious diseases like cancer. Just imagine trapping all those toxins inside your body. In time, it will leak its waste matters to your cells and bloodstream. So, if your bowel habits change, have severe stomach pains, lose weight without reason, or can’t seek help from fiber and exercise – SEE YOUR DOCTOR ( a.s.a.p.)

Here’s a short clip on how stress can make you constipated:

Does Stress Cause Constipation And Why? from Konstantin Monastyrsky on Vimeo.

Remember that you can always trust the powers of natural cleansing to rid yourself
of toxins. Zeolites, for one, are nature’s powerful detoxifiers that help you bring back the balance in your body.

Smile… and be Constipation-free!

I have a friend who feels so tired even during the weekend, even if he had hours of sleep that are within the recommended daily hours a person needs. This has been really mind-boggling, until, his live-in partner sarcastically remarked that she is also having trouble getting sleep – from all that snoring my friend does.

That one remark has made a big difference. My curiosity had made me search for answers and clues to his condition, which is medically known as – Sleep Apnea.

Is snoring something to laugh about? Perhaps, it’s funny to hear someone snoring out loud. But, for the person doing it, it’s something to be taken seriously. Sleep apnea is a common problem that literally stops your breathing, or makes your breathing shallow while you sleep. This is why we hear a loud snort or choking sound when one resumes breathing normally.

Most often, people just ignore it as a case of fatigue and some even considered it as something normal. Those who are overweight are often suffering from loud snoring, when the air passage way is blocked during sleep. But, anyone can be affected with sleep apnea.

The funny thing is, sleep apnea can also happen – without the sound. This is far more dangerous because the area of your brain that controls the way you breathe doesn’t send out the right breathing signals to your muscles. It can be fatal, especially if no one is there to nudge you from your sleep. Maybe, you have heard of someone dying from their sleep.

There are natural ways that can help you achieve quality sleep, without the aid of sleeping pills. You can start having a healthy lifestyle, diet, and habit to help your body fight off those nights of tossing and turning in bed. Quality sleep is also as important as the quantity of sleep. Make sure your bedroom is an inviting haven to lull you into the sweetest of dreams.

If left untreated, sleep apnea can increase your risk for high blood pressure, heart stroke, irregular heart beats, heart burns, and obesity. Since you lack quality sleep, you are also prone to work-related and driving accidents.

So, if you are having troubles getting a good night sleep, why not talk to your doctor about it? This video might give you that boost you need:

You may also get in touch with the American Sleep Apnea Association to get help in reducing your risk from injury, disability, and even death from sleep apnea.

Sweet Dreams…