Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. *sluggish bowel movements have many vivid reasons one of which includes IBS also. *Take necessary steps for better digestion of your food intakes : - have plenty of liquids preferably boiled water, coconut water, green tea, home made juices , butter milk - have more green leafy vegetables, cereals, pulses, legumes, yoggurt - avoid all oily / spicy / nonveg stuffs / beverages / excess ghee / cheese / menda items / excess sugar - avoid prolong fasting / overeating - have small amount of food at regular interavals - chew food very thoroughly most important & most neglected part in today`s fast world - avoid sleeping for 2 hours after lunch / dinner - fix timings of breakfast, lunch , dinner - do regular light exercises , YOGA at home, regular walk in fresh air to get enough quota of oxygen for intestines - remain ambulatory - in our clinic , we prescribe bulk forming laxative as Isabgula , Intestinal prokinetic agents in selected cases to be taken for minimum period of 15 days till recovery - your diet must contain adequate vitamins, minerals , trace elements, anti-oxidants , protein, fiber - avoid stress / anxiety - have sound sleep of 8 hours Hope this clears your query. Thanks for using Health Care Magic & keeping trust in our medical services. Wishing you fast and speedy recovery from the same. Regards dear take care.