Q I work an office desk job all day, can't exercise, and my constipation is bad. Is there anything I can do at the office?
A Get up and walk lightly once an hour, and drink warm water often. Just consistently taking a 5-minute walk after lunch and massaging your belly revives bowel movement.
Detailed Answer
Sitting for long periods causes blood flow in the abdomen and pelvis to stagnate, slowing bowel movement. Simply getting up from your seat and walking often gives the bowel stimulation. Drink warm water often to maintain hydration and abdominal warmth, and gently rubbing around the navel clockwise helps even with just 1–2 minutes.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Korean medicine treatment has a strength in warming a cold, stiff abdomen and raising lowered bowel motility. Even for people with little activity such as office workers, we guide management methods that are easy to practice in daily life so the effect lasts.
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