Home Remedies for Constipation

We will be examining a delicate subject when dealing with home remedies for constipation, and will try our very best to word this absolutely natural and vital bodily function in a manner that is acceptable to all.

Constipation is the term used for the difficulty in passing stools. Or in other words, the ability of not being able to have a decent "poop".

Regular bowel movements indicate a healthy bowel and reduces the risk of large-bowel disease , particularly cancer of the colon and the resultant wearing of a colostomy or ileostomy bag .

Natural laxatives and foods high in fiber also form part of constipation home remedies.

Alternating constipation and diarrhea may be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome rather than constipation.

What Causes Constipation?

There can be many different causes for constipation and home remedies for constipation has tried to lists most if not all of the possible causes.

• Lack of fiber - Fiber and some forms of starch are fermented in the large bowel and provide the bulk that helps to stimulate the muscles of the colon so that digested food can be pushed through the gut.
  
• Home Remedies for Constipation rule No1. is that you have to stop eating junk food.
  
• Heavy consumption of processed foods, too much fat and protein in the diet is a major cause of constipation.
• Insufficient liquid intake - your body always needs to be properly hydrated to prevent the dense mass of digested food in the colon becoming further dehydrated and making it dry and hard and difficult to pass through the system.
• Stress - that one thing that causes so many problems in our lives, is also a cause of constipation.
• Medications such as iron supplements and antibiotics can also be reasons for constipation.
• Why not rather take a look at natural ways to help with an iron deficiency and see what natural antibiotics are available to you.
  
• Home remedies for constipation rule No2. always look for natural alternatives.

• In today's times we spend so much time in front of our computers and disregard what the lack of exercise is doing to our bodies.
• Physical activity speeds up the movement of waste through the intestines, thereby helping with constipation problems.
• Bad bowel movements, in other words not "going" when the need arises is another principle cause of constipation.
• Advanced age - getting on in years is not for the weak and amongst all the other ailments inflicted upon the older person, constipation is added to the list.
• Constipation is common in pregnancy.
• High levels of calcium and low levels of thyroid hormones are two metabolic disturbances that can interfere with regular bowel movements.
• On-going infections in the body, caused by parasites, bacteria or yeast infections like candida.
• And lastly a magnesium deficiency is also believed to be a cause of constipation, once again natural solutions can be obtained

Old tried and tested Home Remedies for Constipation - The Master Blaster.

Ingredients

8 stoned prunes

seedless raisins

dried figs

1 oz of senna powder

Method

Blend all ingredients and moisten with water.

Put in an airtight container and take one tablespoon each evening.

An explosive variation of the Master Blaster

Ingredients

1kg of honey

500g dried figs

500g raisins

500g prunes

500g dried peaches.

Method

Soak the prunes and peaches in water until soft and then mince all the ingredients, excepting the honey.

Mix the honey into the mixed fruit and take 1 tablespoon of this "musical medley" of constipation relieving fruits in the evening.

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