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.

Firstly lets quickly get straight down to the nuts and bolts of this "not been able to "go" problem.

Constipation is the term used for the difficulty in passing stools. Or in other words, the inability of not been 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 need for 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.

And a Doctor said to me one day, if it does'nt slide out like a banana You are either constipated or you have diarrhea...

What Causes Constipation?

There can be many different causes for constipation and we have tried out best 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.  ........ 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 painkillers 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.
  
  
  

Fruit and Veggies Vs Junk Food

• 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.
  
  
  
  

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YOUR NATURAL MEDICINE CHEST

What to keep in your medicine chest

Arnica

Keep a tube of this cream for relief for muscle strains as well as bruises.

Calendula

Get this from your health shop in a cream or gel form and use as a salve for burns, cuts, scrapes and insect bites

Chammomile

Use the dried flowers to make a tea and use for stressful situations and also stomach upsets.

Echinacea

You can get these at your health shop as an  extracts or capsuled and use for colds, flu, cuts, infections and scrapes.

Eucalyptus

An absolute must for your herbal medicine chest for respiratory congestion and muscle soreness.

Ginger

Use this herb as a fresh root from your veggie store, or if you like gardening, grow them, it is an excellent medication for colds, respiratory congestion, nausea and stomach upsets

Lavender

Keep Lavender as an essential oil for stress, insomnia and headaches.

Sea Salt

Gargle with this salt for sore throats and also for bath salts.

Tea Tree

Use as an essential oil for skin infections and insect bites.

Valerian

Use as an extract for mild pain relief and insomnia

Herb Preparation

Herbal Remedy Index

Herbal Dictionary

Natural Laxatives

Healing Plants

Natural Antibiotics

Natural Antihistamines

Natural Antioxidants

Calcium Deficiency

Iron Deficiency

Magnesium Dificiency