Generally speaking, it's OK to eat banana and drink yogurt for constipation, but some constipation can't be improved by eating things. Generally, it's improved by living habits. Let's take a look at it with Xiaobian~
Some methods to relieve constipation of the elderly
Although the old man is idle at home, he can also have his own life. Usually, he can find some friends of the right age to dance and climb the mountain together. After a meal, he can take a walk near his home for an hour or so to accelerate the intestinal peristalsis, promote digestion and relieve constipation.
Old people should form the habit of defecating on time. Getting up in the morning is a good time for defecation. No matter whether there is the idea of defecation or not, the first thing to do in the morning is to squat in the toilet, forming a conditioned reflex and forming a good regular defecation habit.
As the old man grows older, he should pay more attention to his diet. He should not often eat fine food. He can usually eat it with fine food. Common coarse grains include: wheat, oats, buckwheat, black rice, corn and other cereals, soybeans, mung beans, peas and other beans, taro, sweet potato, potato and so on. These diets can not only relieve constipation, but also prevent chronic diseases.
Water can speed up the metabolism of the body. People need to drink at least 1800ml of water a day, which can prevent the intestine from being too dry and is not conducive to the excretion of digestive substances. Usually drink more water, can accelerate the discharge of toxins, skin care for the elderly also has great benefits.
Constipation is a problem of the digestive tract, and yogurt is good for the ecological environment of the intestine, helps defecate, and also accelerates the digestion and absorption of food.
The elderly can read more books about acupoints at ordinary times. Acupoint massage is a good way to keep healthy. For patients with constipation, they can lie on the bed with their palms folded and massage around the navel in the abdomen for about 20 minutes, which can accelerate the peristalsis of the intestine and avoid constipation. Some people can't sleep after eating dinner too late. This method can quickly digest food and fall asleep as soon as possible.