dec 22 2013151 how is it that something so good for your mental health can wreak such havoc on your digestive system yep were talking about travelers constipationa most unwelcome side effect of any getaway courtesy of travelinduced changes to your diet weird timing of your meals and limited access to restrooms heres how to prevent this uncomfortable issue so youll officially be one happy camper flyer driverwell you get it 19 bizarre home remedies that actually work quicklist 1 category how to prevent constipationtitletake your probioticsurltextstart popping probiotic supplements a few days before sendoff these healthy bacteria found in foods like yogurt or kefir can help reduce gas and bloating issues that usually crop up because you consume less fiber and exercise less on holiday than you do at home your best bet may be probiotic capsules which can have up to 10 times more probiotics than fortified foods quicklist 2 category how to prevent constipationtitlechew these before takeoffurltextswallow some activated charcoal tablets before flying the friendly skies to help absorb gas suggests gastroenterologist patricia raymond md all that gum chewing and candy sucking you do to pop your ears could cause jet bloat she says the higher the altitude the more the gas in your body expands how to prevent bloating quicklist 3category how to prevent constipationtitlepack your own foodurltextyou know nothing backs you up more than a greasy and admittedly delicious truck stop snack but the discomfort it will cause you later simply isnt worth it whenever possible pack a wholewheat sandwich a bag of trail mix and easily portable and fiberfilled fruits like apples and bananas quicklist 4category how to prevent constipationtitledrink upurltextwhen you arrive drink plenty of water and consume at least 25 grams of fiber on a daily basis to keep things running smoothly check out these easy ways to get more fiber