Constipation Remedies That You Should Not Missed!
Searching for constipation remedies have been an ongoing trend in US and studies have shown that constipation is indeed one of the most common digestive problems in the world, especially in the US. Being a victim myself I have come to research quite a bit about it. In the nutshell this article will help you understand what causes it, identifying the symptoms, determining what the possible cures are as well as knowing how to prevent it from happening again.
Understanding what causes constipation can certainly help most people prevent it in the future and do you know that most people do not even know that they are suffering from it until they read about the symptoms? Although after knowing the causes and the associated symptoms, looking for constipation remedies would be the natural progression for most people, knowing how to prevent it should not be neglected as “Prevention is always better than cure”.
Constipation – What Are Key Causes of It?
Medical studies has shown that water ( are you drinking enough water?) is constantly being extracted from the food before it goes into the large intestine and this lack of water will result in drier and harder stool which will kick start the onset of constipation effect.
Certain illness, change of diet and medication intake can trigger the slowing down of our digestive system in the body.
Irregular bowel movement can also happen due to shortage of folic acid in the body.
If too much water is being absorbed by the body, the stool will become harden before it leaves the body. As to why too much water is being extracted, studies have shown that it is usually caused by an imbalance of bacteria inside our colon or it could be due to lack of dehydration.
Sudden or frequent intake of too much food (I am guilty of this) can also cause buildup inside the intestinal tract. And as the food that is stuck rots, it will produce gas that will make us feeling very bloated and this will of course trigger the onset of constipation.
Constipation Symptoms – Identify Them And Seek Medical Attention Early
Although the symptoms can varies from person to person, it can be pretty obvious once you know what the usual symptoms to look out for are as listed below:
Irregular bowel movement or straining during bowel movement followed by hard and dry stool (this is common among lots of people). Seek medical attention if you see blood while attempting to push the hard and dry stool out.
Abdominal pain, bloating and painful bowel movement – this can be due to severe constipation, it is recommended that you seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Diarrhea and runny stools are also a form of constipation. This usually happens when digested food causes a blockage in the system hence formed stool could not be passed as a result.
If you ever has the feeling or sensation that your bowel are not entirely emptied even though you could no longer output any stool, this again is another telltale sign of constipation.
If you have been going without bowel movement for more than a day or two and you are feeling bloated and swollen, it is likely that you are constipating.
Constipation Remedies – So What Are the Various Options?
Constipation remedies that you can try from home.
Ø Drink lots of water, eight x 8 oz glasses of water is recommended
Ø Taking Probiotic supplement can help restore and maintain intestinal bacteria levels
Ø Regular intake of vegetables, legumes, whole grains and fruits
Ø Refrain from things like sugar and white flour as they are known to cause constipation and digestion problems.
Ø Prune juice consumption is one of the most common natural cure for constipation
Ø Apples, carrots, garlic and bananas are great natural remedies. Apples do add bulks to the stool and they do have a very mild laxative effect on our body. Soothing of the lining of stomach and intestines can be achieve by in take of carrots and garlic is known to help with the healing of inflamed intestinal tracts while bananas can help restore bowel movement as it is high in fiber.
Ø Apple pectin, folic acid, magnesium and vitamin C are vitamins and mineral supplements that are considered to be the most effective form of constipation remedies.
Ø Stimulant laxatives are what most people will try as they are now mostly available commercially in the form of dieter’s teas and are usually been promoted as suitable for weight reduction as well.
Ø Change of Lifestyle – Exercise can certainly help promote healthier intestinal functions as delivery of blood, oxygen and nutrition are smoother and easier.
Constipation – What Are The Ways To Prevent It?
Drink lots of water everyday, 8 full glasses are the base requirement
Frequent intake of dark fruits like cranberry, cherry which are rich in minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants can help promote healthy intestinal functions.
Green tea is another very healthy drink that should be taken daily.
Cut down on the intake of oily, fatty foods and processed meats.
Daily consumption of dark green vegetables like broccoli and dark leaf lettuce and whole grains which are high in fiber can promote the health of our digestive tract.
Give more time for your stomach to digest the intake of food. Break down big meals into smaller ones so that the stomach can be given more time to properly digest the foods that are consumed.
Avoid These If You Are Suffering From Constipation
As fiber tends to absorb water, if you are taking in lots of dietary fiber, you should avoid drinking lots of water as it will worsen the constipation effect.
Refrain from things that will worsen the constipation. Examples of such food are cheese, milk, beef, junk wines etc
Overly consumption of laxative can have a negative effect on the body and they should not be taken in excess without any medical advice.
Frequent consumption of enemas, antibiotics and laxative can eliminate good bacteria that are required for proper functions of the intestines.
No more Big Meals if you are already suffering from constipation
** If your constipation conditions have not improved despite attempting some of the above measures, go for professional advice immediately. Intake of over the counter medication can be dangerous without proper medical advice.
