| Constipation | | | | constipation. Patients suffering from chronic |
| Constipation is a major irritable, sickening and | | | | constipation must include this fruit or its juice for a |
| debilitating condition, when one experiences | | | | few days, but in usual cases, a medium-sized pear |
| insufficient evacuation of the bowel, and dry or | | | | taken after dinner or with breakfast will have the |
| painful passing of stool. It is extremely annoying and | | | | preferred effect. |
| embarrassing. | | | | - Guava is helpful in treating your constipation. When |
| Causes of Constipation | | | | eaten with seeds, it offers roughage to the diet and |
| Constipation can be caused by a number of different | | | | helps in the usual evacuation of the bowels. So a |
| factors. Few of them are as below: | | | | person suffering from constipation must take 1-2 |
| - Lack of enough fiber in the diet - If you are not | | | | guavas every day. |
| consuming enough fiber on a daily basis, you are | | | | - Mix 2 teaspoon husk seed (Isabgol) in 1/2 a cup of |
| more likely to suffer constipation problem. Foods high | | | | hot milk and drink instantly. This is an effective home |
| in fiber include fruits, vegetables and grains and these | | | | remedy for constipation. |
| are essential for a proper functional diet. | | | | - Mix 1/4 teaspoon of Epsom salt to 1/2 a glass of |
| - Lack of enough exercises on regular basis - | | | | water and drink. This helps you in relieving |
| Constipation seems to occur to people who lead | | | | constipation. |
| inactive lives the most. You are at higher risk to | | | | - Mix 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger powder with a pinch of |
| constipation if you aren't active or if you are older | | | | asafoetida and a bit of black salt in a little warm |
| and unable to exercise frequently. | | | | water and sip it. This is very simple but an effective |
| - Pregnancy - Women who are pregnant have a high | | | | home treatment for constipation. |
| risk of becoming constipated because of the | | | | - Regular exercises also help in relieving constipation. |
| hormonal changes that occur when pregnant. To cure | | | | Walking is one of the best exercises for the |
| this one should include more fiber in their diet then | | | | prevention or cure of constipation. |
| usual needs when she becomes pregnant and finds | | | | Natural Cures for Constipation |
| that constipation becomes a problem. | | | | Constipation treatment requires change in dietary |
| - Ignoring the urge to use the bathroom - This is also | | | | habits, laxatives, fiber therapy, enemas, and rarely |
| one of the major causes of constipation because | | | | surgery. Person suffering from constipation must |
| refusing to use the bathroom when your body is | | | | increase the intake of water and other fluids, and |
| urging you to throws off your bowel system and | | | | dietary fiber. Vegetables, bran and fruits are the chief |
| forces it to strain. This causes constipation because | | | | source of dietary fibers. |
| the body will eventually stop feeling the need to use | | | | - Increase your intake of potassium through eating |
| the bathroom if the urge is ignored enough. | | | | foods like prunes, tomatoes, broccoli, cucumbers, |
| - Drinking milk on a regular basis- This can also cause | | | | kale, sesame seeds, wheat germ, brewers yeast, |
| constipation because it blocks the system. Most | | | | pineapple and cauliflower that are high in potassium. |
| laxatives will easily fix this minor problem. | | | | Potassium works wonders on the walls of the colon |
| - Problems with intestinal function- When the | | | | and helps to stimulate peristaltic action which makes |
| intestines are not working properly or are obstructed, | | | | your bowels move. It also helps to clean out layers |
| it may also lead to constipation and may cause | | | | of mucus and dried fecal matter that have built up |
| serious damage to your entire stomach area. | | | | along the colon walls. |
| - Dehydration - Drinking water ensures that the | | | | - Aloe is an effective natural remedy for constipation. |
| waste material is well lubricated, allowing for an easy | | | | Aloe, buckthorn, frangula and senna have natural |
| passage along the colon. Becoming dehydrated has | | | | laxative chemicals and can be very powerful |
| the opposite effect. Drinks with caffeine like coffee, | | | | constipation cures. |
| tea, sodas worsen constipation as they aid | | | | - Triphala is also commonly used in the treatment of |
| dehydration. | | | | constipation. It is a composition of three herbs: |
| - Some particular diseases - Diseases like neurological | | | | Emblica officinalis (Amla), Terminalia chebula (Harada) |
| disorders and metabolic and endocrine disorders will | | | | and Terminalia belerica (Behada). It is regarded as one |
| cause constipation and reduce bowel movements. | | | | of the best colon cleansers and is highly |
| These conditions must be brought to a doctor's | | | | recommended in constipation. It helps in detoxification |
| attention to prevent severe damage from happening. | | | | of the body. It has gained the popularity as the mild |
| - Specific medications - Sometimes pain medications | | | | laxative. |
| and anti-depressants can also lead to the | | | | - Another commonly used natural cure for |
| development of constipation. These medicines can | | | | constipation is Psyllium. It has long been used to help |
| block the bowel movement from happening properly | | | | relieve constipation as it is loaded with soluble fiber. |
| or can stop it entirely. | | | | Make sure you take psyllium with lots of water. |
| Symptoms of Constipation | | | | - Flax seed is also used in the treatment of |
| Although the symptoms of constipation may vary | | | | constipation. You can buy the flaxseeds and crush |
| with person but some common symptoms of | | | | them yourself. Take 1-2 tablespoons a day with lots |
| constipation are: | | | | of water. You will need to make sure you get at |
| - Hard and dry stools | | | | least 8 glasses of water a day when using flax. |
| - Straining too much to pass stools | | | | Constipation and Yoga |
| - Painful bowel movement | | | | Yoga is an ancient art that not only makes you fit |
| - Feeling of bloated stomach | | | | and healthy but also helps in treating many common |
| - Uneasiness and sluggishness | | | | ailments. It is also useful for those suffering with |
| - Feeling of incomplete evacuation | | | | constipation. When it comes to chronic constipation, |
| Diet for Constipation | | | | the following Yoga Poses will be beneficial in alleviating |
| Eat fruits and vegetables rich in fiber and also include | | | | constipation problems. |
| non-dehydrated fluids in your diet. You should drink 6 | | | | - The Bow Pose |
| to 8 glasses of purified water each day to encourage | | | | - The Shoulder Stand |
| a healthy bowel. Adding lots of water is always | | | | - The Peacock Pose |
| beneficial for constipation sufferers. | | | | - The Abdominal Lifts |
| Home Remedies for Constipation | | | | - The Breathing Exercises. |
| - Drink humid water mixed with 1 teaspoon of olive | | | | These poses specifically target the abdominal region |
| oil and half a lemon juice each morning on an empty | | | | of the body and help you in relieving constipation. |
| stomach. | | | | Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health |
| - Another useful home remedy for constipation is to | | | | advice and is for general information only. Always |
| drink lemon juice mixed with warm water 2-3 times a | | | | seek the insights of a qualified health professional |
| day. | | | | before embarking on any health program. |
| - Immerse 10-12 big raisins in a cup of milk and bring | | | | Copyright © Nick Mutt, All Rights Reserved. If |
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