• Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
• Eat high-fiber foods (bran, whole grains, fresh fruits, raw vegetables, beans and peas).
• Exercise daily.
• Add prune juice or prunes to your diet.  They contain a natural laxative.
• Do no take laxatives unless prescribed by your doctor.

• Eat smaller, more frequent meals with only small amounts of fluid.
• Wear comfortable clothes.
• Limit spicy. fatty foods.
• Contact your doctor about the use of antacids.
• Eat Slowly.

To help prevent swelling:

• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Become more physically active.
• Drink more water.
• Use salt to taste.  Severe salt restriction is not recommended.
• Elevate feet whenever possible.

• Avoid constipation.
• Drink plenty of liquids.
• Limit spicy. fatty foods.
• Eat high-fiber foods (bran, whole grains, fresh fruits, raw vegetables, peas and beans).
• Eat Slowly.