Are you suffering from constipation? What is the condition exactly and how you can easily deal with it doing just one yoga asana? Let’s discuss this today.
A constant problem in bowel movements can be frustrating. Being constipated means your bowel movements are not happening like usual. Although the condition is not severe, one may develop other complications due to this abnormal bowel movement. What is abnormal bowel movement? When we talk about a normal person who is not suffering from constipation, the interval between the bowel movements can be at least once or twice a day. When a person doesn’t get the pressure for bowel movement for 3 or more days, the stool inside the body gets harder which leads to constipation.
Symptoms of Constipation
Before you go ahead with the remedies to control this condition, here are some of the symptoms of constipation that you should look out for.
- Trouble having a bowel movement
- Hard or small stools
- Bloating (especially in the towel abdomen)
- Still feeling heavy inside after a bowel movement
What Are The Causes of Constipation?
Constipation is not normal, and one may experience pain and uneasiness due to this. However, here are some of the conditions which may put a person under the radar of constipation. Check them out.
- Changes in your diet
- Not drinking enough water or when your body is extremely dehydrated from inside
- Not being active
- Extreme stress
- Not giving your body enough sleep at night
- Colon cancer
- An underactive thyroid
Now, that you know so much about constipation and symptoms the you should look out for, we have one interesting way to control this health condition. Yes, you read that right. You can manage constipation by doing this one single yoga asana.
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Malasana Try This Yoga Asana For Overall Good Digestion
Doing yoga regularly can have many benefits, but did you know that you can also manage your bowel movements with just one asana? Yes, the name of this asana is Malasana. According to the ancient book on yoga and its benefits, the word ‘mala’ means getting rid of waste. This asana can help in improving metabolism, opens up hips and inner thighs. Here is the perfect guidance on how to can master this yoga asana and get rid of constipation permanently.
- Stand straight with your feet apart
- Now, slowly turn your both knees and feet outward
- Sit down in a squat position (this can put some pressure on your belly and help you poop better)
- Now join your palms together
- Slowly expand your chest and shoulders
- Stretch your body, keeping your spine straight
- Draw your shoulder blades towards one another
- Hold this position and release it slowly.
Doing this one yoga pose every day can help you get rid of the constipation problem. Try it and let us know in the comments section below whether this asana helped you in getting back your bowel movement on track or not.
This post first appeared on The Health Site
