According to this article here, this man attempt to relieve himself from constipation using a traditional local remedy by inserting a 50cm long eel into his anus. It was a tragic end where he has to be sent to hospital for the extraction of eel and suffers from intestinal damage and abdominal cavity. WARNING : PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMP TO TRY THIS AT HOME!!! While the causes of his constipation is unknown, majority of the people who had similar problem is due to a diet deficient in fiber and not drinking enough water. What exactly is fibre, and why does eating more of it benefit our health? Basically, dietary fibre comes from plants and is generally divided into two groups -- soluble and insoluble fibre[1]. Soluble fibre can absorb water and turns into a gel-like substance that swells as it passes through the digestive system. Soluble fibre sources include fruits such as oranges and apples; root vegetables like carrots and potatoes; legumes like peas and beans; oats and barley. Insoluble fibre does not absorb water and passes through our digestive system more or less in its original form. Brown rice, wholemeal bread, skins of fruit, nuts and seeds and cereals are great sources of insoluble fibre. Both soluble and insoluble fibre work to bring a host of good things to your body: Keeps toilet woes at bay: Fibre is the magic formula for clockwork regular bowel movements. One in four Singaporeans suffer from chronic constipation[2] so fibre is a definite must for our local diets. Insoluble fibre does not absorb water, but increases stool size and bulk and promotes regular bowel movement. Soluble fiber, on the other hand, soaks up water as it passes through your system, which helps soften the texture of your stools so that it is passed out more easily, this is helpful when you have constipation. Source : Healthhub.sg If one's diet consists mainly of junk food (chips, soda and fast-food), it is challenging to obtain fiber and it is a convenient excuse to put the blame on the food being sold out there. We need to exercise restraint, reduce or better still replace junk food with healthier options. Start adding a fruit like apple or orange into your daily diet and slowly increase by adding more vegetables to your meals. And not forgetting to drink sufficient water as well. If one's lifestyle is hectic and stressful and coupled with unhealthy eating habits, chances of getting constipation is much higher. One must also learn to relax and can use simple techniques like deep breathing, slowing things down and taking time to go for walk. Moringa powder or capsule have a detoxifying effect to help scrub your bowel of waste and toxins allowing you to fully absorb nutrients from the foods you eat. Our body is like the car engine, the more and better we take care of it, the longer it would last and we could enjoy life more with our loved ones.
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