A lack of fiber in the diet is probably the most common cause; fiber adds bulk to stool, it absorbs water to help soften stool, and it stimulates peristalsis, the colonic contractions that produce the urge to defecate.
Our parks are open for year-round enjoyment. The Town of Lancaster is located in Erie County, in Western New York State, about eleven miles east of downtown Buffalo. The town measures slightly more than six miles north/south and six miles east/west for an area of 37 square miles.
Bird-in-Hand Village. A visit to the Village of Bird-in-Hand is like returning to a bygone era. Here you will find friendly shopkeepers, homegrown Lancaster County foods and restful lodging for weary travelers. An old-fashioned Farmer's Market lies in the center of town where you can purchase fresh foods, handmade crafts and homegrown produce.