Eliminate the problem(HEALTH+VE )

Here are some simple ways to help the body get rid of waste

“I feel stuffed, gassy and clogged up. Why am I so constipated?”
It's not much of a consolation, but constipation is a common problem.
It can be a tough condition to deal with, but deal with it you must. Here are some tried and tested ways to combat constipation and alleviate your symptoms.

1. Eat fibre
Fibre adds bulk to the food and is an all-important source of roughage. The roughage component in fibre aids the digestive system, helping the body's elimination process, and is, therefore, referred to as “nature's broom”!

2. Drink water
Water regulates body temperature, assists the digestive system, transports nutrients and eliminates waste from the body. On an average one needs 8 to 12 glasses of water every day.

3. Indulge wisely
When you are in a mood to indulge — cut back on quantities and savour the food in small portions. This is far better than going on an all-out binge which can cause indigestion.

4. Avoid large meals
Big meals are hard to digest and can make you feel sleepy. When you consume six to eight small, healthy meals every day, your body needs more calories to break down the food, thereby helping to raise your body metabolism.

5. Sit down and eat slowly; chew well
It's easy to overeat when meals are grabbed on the run, or while standing in front of the refrigerator. Eat slowly and chew well to give your body time to release the enzymes that tell your brain you've had enough.

6. Try reflexology
Try a simple reflexology treatment at home. Ask your spouse or a friend to massage the arches of your feet (these are the parts which correspond to the foot reflexology zones for the digestive system) in a circular, clockwise motion, for about five minutes on each foot.

7. Watch the clock!
The later you eat, the harder it gets to digest the food. If you have to have a late dinner, eat a small snack in advance, that way you won't be ravenous at dinner time. Give yourself two or three hours to digest any meal before going to bed.

8. Don't overeat if you are stressed out
Avoid eating as an antidote to emotional pain. Whether it is alcohol or food, excess of any kind leads to digestion problems and weight gain.