Recommended by physicians and pharmacists for over 50 years to provide comfortable relief from occasional constipation

• Drink plenty of fluids: at least 8 - eight ounce glasses of water or other liquid a day. If you are on a fluid restricted diet, please consult your physician about your recommended fluid intake.
• Eat regular meals. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Avoid large amounts of milk, cheese, meat, fatty foods, and sugar.
• Increase bran intake. Bran is found in foods such as brown rice, cereal, bran muffins, oatmeal, and whole-grain bread.
• Eat foods high in fiber, such as beans, potatoes, broccoli, corn, graham crackers, and popcorn.

• Read more about the importance of fluids
• Read more about the impact of how we eat and what we eat
• Read more about fiber in your diet

Exercise Regularly

Take regular bathroom breaks

• Try to use the bathroom at the same time each day. Do not ignore the need to have a bowel movement (BM).
• Do not force a BM.

References

1. American Gastroenterological Association. AGA Website, Constipation. Patient Center. AGA Website. Available at: http://www.gastro.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=687
2. National Institutes of Health. The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC). Constipation. NIH Publication No. 07–2754. July 2007 http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/constipation/