Is it true that toning up lax muscles helps to relieve constipation?
No, it isnt. Actually, stronger pelvic and abdominal muscles only help you to strain harder, and straining aggravates constipation and its side effects more than any other single factor. And thats before considering the impact of straining on hemorrhoids, hernias, diverticular disease, intestinal obstructions, genitourinary disorders, and other possible complications. More…