| Constipation is a common condition, effecting millions | | | | fibre. Eat a mango to finish off dinner and a banana |
| of people every day. It's also embarrassing, with | | | | or two during the day for energy. Steer well clear of |
| sufferers often avoiding talking about it or convincing | | | | unripened fruits though, as they can actually cause |
| themselves that they don't have it. The first step in | | | | constipation. |
| overcoming this condition is to accept it. | | | | 5 - Honey and Vinegar |
| Studies show that up to two-thirds of constipation | | | | Vinegar and honey can act as natural laxatives for |
| sufferers also have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), | | | | many people. Mix a teaspoon of honey and apple |
| which can make life even more difficult. There are | | | | cider vinegar with warm water each night after |
| various causes, but fortunately, there are also natural | | | | dinner or add it to your tea. |
| remedies that you can try from the comfort of your | | | | 6 - Molasses |
| own home, before investing in specific treatments. | | | | Take 1-2 teaspoons of blackstrap molasses at night |
| 1 - Plenty of Water | | | | before bed for a strong kick. You may want to add |
| Most people already know that drinking plenty of | | | | it to a glass of fruit juice or warm milk because of its |
| water helps constipation. It aids digestion, softens the | | | | strong flavour. Avoid doing this too often, as |
| stool and allows easier bowel movement. Try to drink | | | | molasses has plenty of calories. |
| about 5 glasses of water per day, spread out over | | | | 7 - Colon Cleanse |
| the day. Don't just drink a gallon in one go. | | | | Cleansing your colon of accumulated mucous and |
| 2 - Dietary Fibre | | | | stool is one of the single most positive things you |
| Dietary fibre is indigestible, adding mass to the stool | | | | can do for your health, and constipation is just one |
| and stimulating bowel movement. Fibre is most | | | | of the issues a colon cleanse can rectify. Try this |
| concentrated in less-refined foods such as | | | | even if you're not constipated - you'll feel better for |
| whole-grain breads and cereals, raw fruit and veggies | | | | it. |
| as well as brown rice. | | | | Take a look at the website below if you'd like more |
| 3 - Beans and Legumes | | | | information on a special free trial for a top colon |
| Beans and legumes are also particularly high in dietary | | | | cleansing program. |
| fibre. Many people avoid them since they can cause | | | | Following these natural home remedies should get |
| gassiness, but this isn't the case if they are cooked | | | | you on your way to a healthy digestive system and |
| well. If you don't eat them regularly, adding them to | | | | cure you of your annoying constipation. If none of |
| your diet gradually can also help to avoid gassiness. | | | | these treatments work for you, perhaps a more |
| 4 - Mangoes and Bananas | | | | aggressive approach is necessary and you should |
| Mangoes and bananas are delicious, but also high in | | | | consult your physician. |