Constipation

Stop giggling...
That is usually the reaction I get when I bring up bowel movements. It's a normal part of life and shouldn't be as embarassing as it usually is.
I truly believe that this is a huge problem with many (most?) people. With rare exceptions, people who get migraines are usually constipated. Makes sense; your body reabsorbs toxins that it's trying to get rid of. I could go on and on with examples.
Here's another one: travelers. People tend to get constipated when they travel. All those hours of sitting and eating less-than-healthy food.
What works for most people is adding fiber to their diet while drinking additional water. Exercise tends to get your intestines moving as well. Anyone who has ever run in a road-race will attest to the long lines at the port-a-potties with nervous people relieving themselves or else later in the race when "things" are moving...besides your legs.
Here is some simple advice: eat more leafy greens; some raw. Lots of non-starchy vegetables along with whole-grains, legumes and beans. Don't forget to dring 8 glasses of pure water a day! Do this and you should have your once a day bowel movement.
Healthy regards!
Patty