With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Constipation
Constipation is a gastrointestinal problem that people usually experience in infrequent bowel movements. It is said in general that constipation can be experienced by people who pass fewer number of stools in a week or there stools are dry and hard.
Constipation is a mild problem and is temporary and can be easily treated by simply changing the lifestyle and following home remedies for constipation.
Causes for Constipation
The waste products of digestion are released from the large intestines in the form of stool via the contraction of the muscle. The colon or the large intestine has the function to absorb water and salt from the waste that may be required for other body's functions.
However, it is seen that in some cases, the colon can absorb excess of water and this may result in making the contractions of the muscle slow. In conclusion to this, the stool become hard and dry and may pass very slowly through the colon. This is the major cause of constipation.
Another cause of constipation is that the muscles that are used to move the bowel movements are not coordinated properly. Such kind of problem is called pelvic floor dysfunction or anismus.
Other factors that cause constipation are:
- Dehydration or inadequate intake of fluid
- Inadequate amount of fiber in the diet
- Ignoring the urge of bowel movements
- Lack of physical activity
- Lifestyle or routine changes and this may include pregnancy, travel and aging.
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Illness
- Frequent usage of laxatives
- Diseases like stroke, thyroid diseases, diabetes and Parkinson's disease.
- Hormonal disturbance that may include an under active thyroid gland.
- Injuries of the spinal cord that can affect the nerves and affect the intestine
In rare cases, the constipation can be a symptom of a serious medical condition, cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Symptoms of Constipation
Some of the common symptoms when you can likely get constipation are:
- Fewer number of passing stools
- You can also experience hard stools
- Excessive strain used during bowel movements
- A sense of rectal blockage
- A feeling of not complete evacuation after a bowel movement
- Usage of manual maneuvers while having a bowel movement
There are drugs and medicine but the condition can however be treated by changing the lifestyle and following some effective home remedies for constipation.
Home Remedies for Constipation using bael fruit and milk
- To clean and improve the bowel movement, ripe bael fruit is an excellent treatment for constipation. It is therefore regarded as a effective laxative.
- Another way to treat constipation is drinking a glass of warm milk before going to sleep. Nonetheless, it will help you to get a proper sleep also.
Home Remedies for Constipation using castor oil and lemon juice.
- For children with constipation, the effective way is to use a stalk of betel leaves which is dipped in castor oil and is used externally in the rectum. This reduces constipation instantly.
- One of the simple home remedies for constipation is lemon juice. To ease constipation mix lemon juice in a glass of warm water. Drink this solution for about two to three times a day.
Home Remedies for Constipation using dates and honey
- Dates are also excellent for the treatment of constipation. Soak few dates in half cup of water and keep it overnight. The next morning, use the date and mash it and remove the pulp. A teaspoon of the water for at least twice or thrice is excellent for the treatment for constipation.
- In a glass of warm milk use a small amount of honey. This is also effective to improve the bowel movements.
Home Remedies for Constipation using olive oil and cassia pulp
- Mix equal half cup of olive oil and orange juice which is an effective treatment for constipation. Drink the mixture to improve the bowel movements.
- One of the important home remedies for constipation is prepared from cassia pulp. Soak a 50 gm of the pulp in water and keep it overnight. Drink the water along with the pulp to cure constipation.
Home Remedies for Constipation using prunes and apples
- One of the best home remedies is prunes. This has a good natural source of fiber along with natural laxative. You can reduce the intake after you feel a little better.
- Plums are very good to cure constipation as well.
- There is a common saying that, 'an apple a day can keep things moving in the right way.' This can help improve even chronic constipation as this contains water and fibers.
Home Remedies for Constipation using papaya, figs and spinach
- Papaya and figs are some of the beneficial fruits that help to reduce the symptoms of constipation. You can eat the fresh papaya in the morning at breakfast. In addition to this it can act as a good laxative. The figs should be soaked in a water and keep overnight. Eat the soft figs in the morning to improve your bowel movements.
- It is said that having green leafy vegetables for dinner can improve your bowel problems and reduce constipation. It is in fact a vital food that improves the entire digestive tract. The raw spinach has organic materials that clean, regenerate and reconstruct the intestinal tract.
- Another very simple remedy for constipation is the spinach juice. Take 100 ml of the juice and mix with equal amount of water. This mixture should be taken two times a day. This cures any kind of serious causes of constipation within a week's time.
Apart from all the home remedies for constipation, increase the intake of water; include a well-balanced diet food that has lot of fibers and vitamins and minerals. Also go for regular walks and exercises that prevent constipation.
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