mrsjrae:This may be answered elswhere on the boards but why is it that walking aids in regularity? I understand the water and fiber part, and have seen the difference the walking makes, but why does it work? Any ideas?
The body is designed for motion, but we have become a very sedentary culture. Back in the day when people labored in fields and such, constipation was not ever an issue. It is due to lack of lubrication, moisture, fiber and movement that causes constipation. Ever visit a person in the hospital after any procedure? The goal is to get the patient back up and walking ASAP so that the body's system can return to normal. "Normal" meaning that the plumbing works too. Most hospital visits can't end until one has a bowel movement.