Roughage, roughage and roughage. Increase fiber diet. Green leafy vegetables turn the situation from bad to best. Ayurveda suggest adding ghee (butter oil) to the diet surely works. As the ghee is said to be uddipak (say – u d dee pa k meaning one that plays the role of catalyst. Here it is in the case of digestive fire).

Giving up grams in excess quantity may help. Junk foods and foods containing maida (refined flour of wheat) like biscuits, pizzas, samosa etc are to be restricted. Cold drink and hot beverages like coffee do produce constipation. Avoid dry fruits and cold water. Be active and never be languish. Certain yoga postures definitely helps one overcoming the problem.

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