Constipation and IBS: Why Am I Constipated? Dr. Albert Snow Holistic Gastroenterologist

Most people suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) also suffer from constipation and IBS.

Even though constipation itself isn't actually an IBD and the most common symptom of IBD is diarrhea, there are some people who are predisposed to both diarrhea and constipation.

They are called "swingers," as they tend to swing from one state to the other, which causes some confusion.

This is because once the diarrhea is treated; you also have to manage the constipation.

Genetics is the most common root reason for constipation.

If you are a person who is genetically predisposed to being chronically constipated, it means that your body doesn't absorb or manage both the magnesium in your food and any magnesium you get from a multi-vitamin.

Magnesium is nature's stool softener and is considered nature's tranquilizer for those who are always stressed about their constipation and IBS condition.

It is this magnesium that properly regulates the amount of fluids found in your stool so that your stools are soft enough, but not too soft to easily pass through your GI tract.

Moreover, magnesium is a natural muscle relaxer that helps with proper muscle contraction and expansion by loosening your bowels and helping those suffering from a common condition referred to as, "tight-ass."

There are several things you need to know regarding magnesium.

If your body doesn't manage fluids properly, then you will have to consume magnesium on a regular basis.

However, magnesium is not addictive. Most people don't mind regularly taking magnesium, as long as they receive natural and consistent bowel movement without any other side effects.

Milk of Magnesia is a very "crude" form of magnesium that leads to "violent" effects.

Instead of using Milk of Magnesia, visit a good health food store and ask for high absorption magnesium and then start taking 1-2 tablets daily to find out what works best for you in treating constipation and IBS.

It is a well-known fact that fiber is also helpful in treating constipation and IBS.

However, before you start consuming fibrous food, you have to be careful if you think that a lack of magnesium might be an issue.

If you don't address this condition first, you won't be able to move your bowels, and fiber just piles up in your colon.

In other words, if you suffer from chronic constipation, it is better to first try magnesium.

In most cases, constipation can be managed using the right kind of fiber, which is insoluble fiber.

Psyillium is considered the best option here. Of course, you can use magnesium and psyllium together, too, if you think that's best for your body.

This last fact about constipation will really surprise you. The human body generally has 3 bowel movements in a day.

So, after you eat a meal, you have to eliminate all the waste collected from yesterday's meals.

While babies and animals do this very well, adults don't naturally do as well.

If you are one of those who thought that going once a day or every other day was good enough, you are wrong.

Preventing yourself from having regular bowel movements can have negative effects on your health.

Prevent your constipation and IBS by ensuring that your body receives the magnesium and fiber that it needs for regular and healthy bowel movements.

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