Home Remedies for Constipation
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Constipation happens when a person is unable to experience frequent bowel movement or there is a decrease in the amount or weight of bowel due to a problem within the digestive area. When the bowel movement becomes infrequent then the toxins in the body build up and are unable to be removed. This situation can lead to toxins being sent into the system’s blood stream which then circulates into the body and leaves the body vulnerableto diseases like as rheumatism, arthritis etc.
There are several reasons for getting constipated, such as low of fiber in foods, limited fluid intake, weak abdominals and irregular meals, just to name a few. In some extreme cases medical attention may be needed but there are various ways to cure the ailment by using items that can be sourced in the home. Something as basic as drinking water can be one of the best home treatments for someone’s constipation. 6 - 8 glasses of water is effective method for helping to dissolve food nutrients in the body. There are also several ways in which water can be used to ease constipation, such as putting in teaspoon of epsom salt to the water prior to drinking it, or boiling the water and putting in lime juice and salt to settle the stomach.
Almost any fruit can be taken to relieve the body of constipation and promote regular bowel movement; however some fruits are more capable in getting the job done these include prunes, bael fruit, pear, grapes, orange, guava, mangos etc. Bael fruit can be eaten before dinner, and this aids to clean and tone the intestinal tract, cleaning the stomach of excessive faecal matter. Pear fruit can be takenthroughout the day to heal the body from chronic constipation. Grapes have, organic acids, cellulose and sugars which aid the body’s natural digestive systems to function at its best. It alleviates the body of chronic constipation and works to improve the function of the intestines. Eating an orange prior to bed is a great way to stimulate the bowels. The extracts from the orange is perfect for stimulating the colon tract to prevent the build up of food residue. When you eat the guava with its seeds the fiber from the fruit aids the natural flow of the digestive system to work in its usual pattern. These fruits may also be used to make juices that work just as effective. Mango, grape and prune juice are especially great for promoting good bowel movement. You can also drink half cup of cabbage juice twice daily to cure constipation. Prior to bed 2 tablespoons of blackstrap molasses works well because it has high doses of calories which is good for bowel movement