The most common constipation relief advice any physician would probably tell you is increase your fiber intake. Fiber rich foods particularly fruits and vegetables are widely available and you won't have a problem looking for whole wheat loaves in the grocery. For many people though, the amount of fiber-rich foods you need to consume to meet the daily dietary requirement can be too large that taking in fiber supplements is more advisable.

How does fiber help in constipation relief? The human gastrointestinal tract is incapable of digesting fiber. When ingested, fiber simply goes through your stomach undigested and binds with the water in your intestines. This causes the water in your intestines to be retained. When mixed with the stool, the fiber and water mixture adds bulk and causes the stool to soften at the same time.