Women are one of the groups that Yakult focuses on, and Yakult continues to convey its care for women in a relaxed and warm way, calling on women to care for themselves and the whole society to care for women's health. Recently, in response to the constipation problem that women are prone to, Yakult and the women's health app Meiyu launched an online interactive topic of "Easy to Get Started with You" and originally produced the "Bacteria Balance Post-it Notes" of the "Intestinal Knowledge" Interesting" series of popular science**.
As we all know, intestinal health plays a pivotal role in human health, it is not only responsible for absorbing nutrients, but also bears an important responsibility for immune defense, and the intestinal flora directly affects intestinal health, especially the number of beneficial bacteria in the intestine, which determines the quality of the intestinal flora environment.
Constipation is not as simple as not being able to pass stool, and the harm caused by long-term constipation is beyond imagination, such as: dry bowel movements, which can easily lead to hemorrhoids and other problems;Constipation can also cause loss of appetite, abdominal pain, bloating, and affect the normal functioning of the digestive systemIntestinal toxins produced in stool may reduce the body's ability to protect itself.
According to the 2022 "Consensus on the Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chinese Patent Medicines for Constipation in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Concern of the National Medical Insurance Drug List", the prevalence of constipation among ordinary people in China is about 20%, and it increases with age, and the incidence rate in women is higher than that in men.
The special moment when women are prone to constipation: before menstruation, as the woman's menstrual cycle enters the ovulation period, about 2 weeks before menstruation, the secretion of progesterone is vigorous, which will inhibit intestinal peristalsis and thus affect bowel movementsDuring pregnancy, under the action of progesterone, colonic peristalsis will slow down, especially in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, the uterus that has grown larger due to the growth of the fetus will also compress the intestines, as well as the damage to the pelvic floor muscles, which will directly lead to bowel movements becoming a difficult task;In addition, whether it is stressful or depressed and anxious, the intestines can sensitively feel various emotions of people, and constipation is the "distress signal" it sends.
Eat a balanced diet and eat more foods rich in dietary fiber, such as oats and broccoli, which can promote intestinal peristalsis. Some dietary fiber is also a favorite food for beneficial bacteria, which can help the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine and increase the vitality of beneficial bacteria. In addition, actively supplementing "lactic acid bacteria that can tolerate gastric juice and bile to a certain extent and reach the intestines alive" also contributes to the balance of intestinal flora.
In addition, there are many tips for relieving and improving constipation, such as: Wake up in the morning and drink a glass of warm water on an empty stomach to replenish the intestinesEstablish a good biological clock for bowel movements, and do not hold stool;Stick to moderate exercise and massage the abdomen clockwise to increase bowel movement;Always be in a good mood. I hope that every woman can develop a good habit of healthy "bowel" periodism, say goodbye to constipation, and benefit from "stool" easily.
In the future, Yakult will continue to raise the public's awareness of intestinal health, care for the public's intestinal health, and convey intestinal health knowledge in a fun way.