Feeling backed up? These three yoga poses will get you moving again.
In the video above, yoga instructor Queenly Lee demonstrates three moves that increase blood flow in the pelvis and stimulate the digestive system.
While these exercises will certainly help relieve constipation, you might also want to consider making a few lifestyle changes like increasing your fibre intake and consuming more probiotics.
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Exercise is another great way to naturally treat constipation as it increases muscle activity in and around the intestines.
If you feel a bowel movement coming on, medical experts say you shouldn't ignore or delay it as it can decrease the urge to go and ultimately lead to constipation.
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