Constipation is an incredibly common problem and affects around 20% of people in the United States.
Many people suffer from constipation and though it may appear to be an amusing situation for those looking in, for the person who has to live with this condition it can be a serious problem. Constipation home remedies are often the first port of call for someone who has constipation and with good reason; most of these home remedies work and work very well.
The symptoms of constipation can range from nausea, leg pains, headache, flatulence, fever, and loss of appetite. All of which should not be underestimated and can become a problem in themselves. It should be noted at this point, that even if bowel movements are occurring, there could still be constipation. This is because if you have irregular bowel movements i.e. they do not happen every day and are easy to pass, you could also be considered to be constipated.
For virtually everyone who has constipation, their first port of call when looking for constipation home remedies should be to look at their diets. Constipation is a result of not following a proper diet, drinking enough fluids, having good emotional health, and not having a good lifestyle – a lifestyle that promotes good movement of digested foods through the intestines and colon.
Constipation symptoms:
- fewer than three bowel movements per week
- difficulty or pain when passing stools
- hard, dry, lumpy stools
If you are interested in a fit and healthy life in the natural way you can find useful information in “Backyard Healing Herbs“, another very useful book “The Big Book of Home Remedies” and last but not least “Homemade Cures & Remedies”.
As you use natural remedies, keep in mind that one particular remedy may not work for you. You may have to try a different remedy or increase the dosage of the one you are using. If you supply what your body needs by using a specific remedy, then you will get results from using that remedy.
Experimenting is part of finding out what remedy is best for you. There are many different natural remedies you can choose from. Here are 10 natural home remedies:
1. Drink more water
Being dehydrated regularly can make a person constipated. To prevent this, it is important to drink enough water and stay hydrated
When a person is constipated, they might find relief from drinking some carbonated (sparkling) water but drinking carbonated beverages with sugar can make things worse.
2. Eat probiotic foods or supplements
Probiotics may help prevent chronic constipation. Probiotics are live, beneficial bacteria that naturally occur in the gut. They include Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus.
Probiotic foods:
- yogurt
- sauerkraut
- kefir
3. Eat more fiber
To treat constipation, its helpful to increase your dietary fiber intake.
This is because increasing fiber intake increases the bulk and consistency of bowel movements, making them easier and more quickly to pass.
There are 2 types of fibre:
Insoluble fibers — wheat bran, vegetables, and whole grains — add bulk to stools and help them pass more quickly and easily through the digestive system.
Soluble fibers — oat bran, nuts, seeds, beans, peas, some fruits, and vegetables — absorb water, which softens the stool and improves its consistency.
4. Eat prunes
People often eat prunes and prune juice as nature’s remedy for constipation. Prunes may be the most accessible natural solution available. In addition to fiber, prunes contain sorbitol. This is a sugar alcohol that has a laxative effect.
5. Kiwi fruit
Kiwi fruits are high in fiber, that they may assist digestion. This would mean that the fruit could be a useful natural laxative to try.
6. Flaxseed oil
Flaxseed oil works well in the treatment of constipation.
If you are interested in a fit and healthy life in the natural way you can find useful information in “Backyard Healing Herbs“, another very useful book “The Big Book of Home Remedies” and last but not least “Homemade Cures & Remedies”.
7. Drink coffee
For some people, consuming coffee can increase the urge to go to the bathroom. This is because coffee stimulates the muscles in the digestive system.
8. Try avoiding dairy
Eating dairy can cause constipation in people with an intolerance to it, due to its effect on the gut’s movements.
9. Senna, an herbal laxative
Senna is a popular and effective herbal laxative that helps treat constipation. It contains plant compounds called glycosides, which stimulate the nerves in the gut and help speed up bowel movements. It’s not recommended for pregnant women.
10. Exercise more
Exercise could help improve the symptoms of constipation. Try doing some gentle exercise such as going for walks, swimming, cycling, or jogging — to see if it helps.
If you are interested in a fit and healthy life in the natural way you can find useful information in “Backyard Healing Herbs“, another very useful book “The Big Book of Home Remedies” and last but not least “Homemade Cures & Remedies”.
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Albert Einstein
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