Irish Visitors Click HereHealthy on the Inside
Good health starts from within. When you feel good on the inside, you may feel it shows on the outside too! Most people are aware of the benefits of exercise, stopping smoking and moderate drinking on the heart, lungs and liver. But our digestive system is just as important for a properly functioning body.
The digestive system releases the fuel we need to lead our lives and disposes of the waste that is left. Ensuring it remains free-flowing plays an essential part in achieving inner health.
This means
- eating a balanced diet rich in fibre
- drinking plenty of fluids
- keeping fit
- listening to your body and not ignoring constipation
- knowing when to seek treatment
Reasons to treat
There are many reasons why it can be better to treat constipation instead of riding it out. Not only can it make you feel uncomfortable and bring you down, but over a long period of time, as waste builds up, your bowel walls can stretch causing the muscles to work less efficiently. Research carried out at a specialist constipation clinic discovered that for severe sufferers, constipation can even affect your quality of life! Click here to find out more.
- View interactive animations of how the digestive system works »
- Find out what the symptoms of constipation are »
- Click here to use our treatment advisor to help find an appropriate treatment »
