Some people have bowel movements two or three times a day while others have them three times a week.
Every person eliminates on their own schedule, but what happens when that schedule gets interrupted? Constipation is a common problem but it can be resolved.
However, instead of relying on laxatives, eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of hydrating fluids and self-treat with acupoint therapy, also known as electronic acupuncture.
Why Things Get "Backed Up" Some people simply do not feel comfortable defecating in a public toilet, preferring to wait until they get home.
Others simply try to hold off a bathroom trip until they get to a stopping point in their activity.
A poor diet with low fibre is a common factor in constipation as well as a lack of fluids.
Certain health conditions like stroke, menopause and fibromyalgia can cause dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass.
Multiple sclerosis, lupus, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and paralysis are other health problems that are contributing factors.
Medications such as those for depression, high blood pressure, chronic pain or anaemia are additional culprits.
Constipation may present itself in a variety of ways, depending on your overall health and body type.
Some people experience fullness in the abdominal area or become bloated and feel that they don't totally evacuate when they have a bowel movement.
Others feel the stool wanting to come out but cannot eliminate, no matter how hard they push.
Natural Treatment with Electronic Acupuncture Laxatives are a big business in the pharmaceutical field.
However, they should be used sparingly.
Frequent use can actually cause a rebound effect, exacerbating your constipation problem even further.
However, if you self-treat using an acupoint therapy device, you can likely find relief in just a few sessions.
There are several key acupuncture spots on your left hand and palm that can be manipulated to release energy blockages within your intestinal tract to regulate your bowel movements.
With the handheld wand of an electronic acupuncture device, you can deliver electromagnetic wave impulses directly into these key acupoints.
A healthy diet rich in fibre and staying hydrated is the first line of defence when treating constipation.
However, if you must take a certain medication for your health or have a specific ailment in which sluggish digestion or hard stools are a side effect, acupoint therapy can be a very effective, natural way of regulating your bowel movements so you can eliminate successfully.