{"id":294,"date":"2021-12-09T08:44:17","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T08:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.colonbroom.com\/?p=294"},"modified":"2023-08-09T09:44:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T09:44:59","slug":"christmas-survival-guide-prevent-yourself-from-constipation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colonbroom.com\/blog\/christmas-survival-guide-prevent-yourself-from-constipation\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Survival Guide: Prevent Yourself From Constipation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cMy colon\u2019s on overload<\/em><\/p>\n

I need to fill up my commode<\/em><\/p>\n

Want it to pass through<\/em><\/p>\n

All I want is some number two\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Right after the carved and hollowed-out pumpkins start to wit, December hits with Mariah Carey\u2019s Christmas anthem with all its mistletoe-charms, bells, candy canes, and festive mood. It\u2019s crazy. Hey, it\u2019s Christmas, and we can\u2019t help but giggle like little kids building that excitement.<\/p>\n

Once you thought you\u2019d have some peace after the Thanksgiving blowout \u2013 another food marathon begins. Unfortunately, spending time with your loved ones might be associated with being stuck around the sacred circle of stuffed meatloaves and gravy. Studies show that the science of comfort foods is deeply rooted in our brains, especially when the whole family indulges in stress-eating.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s address the real elephant in the room \u2013 Christmas Constipation.<\/p>\n\n

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Holiday Constipation Is THE Thing<\/h3>\n

An inevitable \u201cguest\u201d during family get-togethers<\/h4>\n

To unwrap the present in a short, straight description: constipation is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal conditions around the world, could happen to all ages, sizes, genes, and physiques! In North America alone, constipation affects approximately 63 million people regularly, resulting in at least 2.5 million doctor visits annually. We\u2019re no mathematicians here, but the numbers speak for themselves.<\/p>\n

If you have fewer than three bowel movements a week \u2013 welcome to the\u00a0 constipation gang. There are a lot of different factors contributing to the occurrence of the \u201cpushing to the limits\u201d issue. Some include the use of certain meds, physical lifestyle, psychological disorders, eating habits, or a temporarily changed environment.<\/p>\n

Just as there is Vacation Constipation, Travelling Constipation, Emotional Constipation (we swear, every year a new one pops up, we\u2019re not making these up!), Holiday Constipation stays in the top 3 of inevitable, tough, and common ones.<\/p>\n

But how can you resist grandma\u2019s secret eggnog recipe or your cousin\u2019s gingerbread man cookies?<\/p>\n

Save Yourself From Christmas Explosion<\/h3>\n

4 tips on how to enjoy the festive mood without unpleasant gut malfunctions<\/h4>\n

Now, we know that holidays are meant for tripping on your guilty pleasure and gauging comfort foods. The good thing is that Christmas lasts once a year. Another good benefit is that you can easily prevent the pre-explosion with these tips:<\/p>\n