I want to help my wife from constipation?!

I want to help my wife from constipation?

Does anybody know charity doctors who can extend medical assistance to my wife. We live in Manila, as a Gospel minister, though I believe in miracle healing, I have also been trusting God for other means. And been praying that God will direct me to the right person for advise and medical treatment. Thank you!

Hi The Curious, you need understand, that the most common causes of constipation at any age are too little fiber and not enough liquids in the diet. However, as you get older, other contributing factors come into play. These include the lack of exercise (regular exercise prevents constipation by increasing the contraction of the intestine), use medication, depression can be a serious problem in the elderly and constipation is one of its consequences,.... these reasons can be different, but you need to learn to operate them.

The first rule to prevent constipation(you can tell this info your wife) is don’t rush or become impatient on the toilet.
She need drink lots of fluids. At least 8-ounce glasses of water a day, and ten in hot weather, you can change water
on juice.
Your wife need eat the beans, fresh fruits, and vegetables (asparagus, Brussels, sprouts, cabbage, and carrots are especially good), dried fruits, such as raisins, prunes, and apricots, are all effective.
Your wife need get some exercise. Physical activity speeds the movement of waste through the intestines. A twenty-minute walk can often relieve constipation.

But if constipation your wife is the result of a growth, either a benign polyp or a cancer, none of the following measures will do much good. The treatment for physical obstruction is its removal thru surgery. If this problem - so I would recommend a thorough examination by your doctor.

The Curious always remember: Most cases of constipation are due lifestyle, it is not disease. Laxative should be used only briefly, and as a last resort while you retrain yourself and your bowel.
Jason Homan