Following this simple piece of health advice can cure your constipation, according to an acupuncture

CONSTIPATION can be an uncomfortable thing to deal with and half the time, you might not even feel comfortable speaking up about it to friends or family members – and that’s ok.

If you are tired of drinking vile-tasting liquids to stimulate the stomach, or just want to increase fiber in your diet, then you may be interested in this simple piece of health advice.

Over 20 percent of the world deals with constipation

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Over 20 percent of the world deals with constipationCredit: Getty
All you have to do is rub your fists together to stimulate your intestines

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All you have to do is rub your fists together to stimulate your intestinesCredit: TikTok

Anita Tadavarthy from Empirical Grace Acupuncture in Virginia shared a video where she gave the perfect solution.

“Did you poop today? Almost 20 percent of the world’s population has constipation,” She shared the solution.

“It blows my mind! Because all you have to do is just do this a couple of minutes a couple of times each day or when you’re sitting at the toilet, and you’ll have a bowel movement. It’s so easy!”

After rubbing her thumbs against one another, the acupuncturist began to roll her hand into fists.

The expert, who has more than 20 years of experience and has treated over 40K patients in her practice, explained: “This innervates the large intestine to help with constipation.”

She also warned pregnant women to NOT do this but claimed that doing the rubbing every day will create a more consistent bowel movement.

Regularity may mean three to five bowel movements per day depending on what your activity level, diet, and age are.

When it comes to number two, plenty of people aren’t really sure what’s normal. Do you have to go somewhere every day? What if your schedule allows you to go 10 times per day?

Everyone’s system is a little different, and according to experts, regularity is what you need.

Though some people might think of having a bowel movement as part of their morning routine, most people don’t poop every day.

But don’t worry if you’re unsure about ‘what’s normal’ as we’ve spoken to some expert doctors, to find out – plus warn us of anything which is concerning.

Dr. Kenny Sui, fromFoot Clinic London, is an NHS and Harley Street GP with a wealth of experience.

He said: “Pooing and weeing, otherwise known as defecating and urinating, has long been the ‘butt’ of all jokes (excuse the pun).

“Although often commented in a comedic sense, these are very personal issues which can inhibit patients from attending the doctors when there is a problem.

“In order to identify when there is a problem, first we have to decide what is ‘normal’.”

Dr. Kenny went on to explain that in medicine, the word ‘normal’ is actually not often a specific term – instead, they use ‘range.’

He revealed some people may pass stool/defecate once a day, some twice, while others every other day.

Some people prefer to have their morning coffee while others prefer to go at lunch.

The expert added: “When you go and how often is determined by your diet and your own personal physiology.

“Mood and mental health can also play a role. Extremes and unexpected changes are to be avoided.

“If you went from a once-a-day sort of guy and suddenly started going to the toilet eight times a day, that’s a problem.

“The converse is also true, it would be quite uncomfortable to not open your bowels for a week.”

Dr. Kenny explained that consistency in stool is also important.

He revealed that there is a very useful chart (Bristol stool chart) that tells you what your poo should look and feel like, from type 1 to type 7 – we strive for a type 3 or 4.

He added: “Remember it may be uncomfortable for you but doctors talk about pooing and weeing every day, multiple times over.

“It’s just another day in the office for us so don’t feel embarrassed!”

Dr. Kenny reminded readers that they should lookout for a change in their ‘normal’ pattern that isn’t easily explained by a dodgy takeaway and two beers.

He added: “Look for consistent change in your stool type. If your numbers 2’s are all type 7s it’s time to seek advice.

“Peeing and pooing shouldn’t hurt – but you should know when it has come out (incontinence).”

Everyone's bowel movement is different, it's just about figuring what's yours

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Everyone’s bowel movement is different, it’s just about figuring what’s yoursCredit: TikTok

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