5 Essentials For Proper Bowel Function And Elimination How to GO on a regular basis 1. Salt . Here we are NOT talking about table salt, or the sodium found in packaged foods. For proper muscle contraction and movement your bowel needs ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Premier Pink Salt (or another high mineral, high quality salt) each day. 2. Fiber. Fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains act like a broom, cleaning out your colon. They make stools softer and easier to pass, thereby reducing straining and hemorrhoids. 3. Water. You should drink half your body weight in ounces of water each day. So if you weigh 100lbs, you would require 50 ounces or about a liter and a half. You will need to drink more water if you have had any of the following de-hydrating beverages – alcohol, coffee, soda or if you have been sweating a lot from heat or exercise. 4. Digestive enzymes. Whenever you eat a cooked meal, it is important to supplement with some digestive enzymes to help y