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