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10 Natural Ways To Battle Chronic Constipation

By Padmapreetham Mahalingam

Constipation has become one of the most common digestive complaints. Constipation is a common problem but its symptoms and discomfort can make it the most awful experience for most people. Most people experience a bout of this chronic problem every now and then.

Chronic constipation is a dangerous condition that makes a person suffer a lot of trauma. It can slowly poison and degenerate the body with excess toxins. If you have chronic constipation more than occasionally or have persistent pain, then you must see the doctor.

A person suffering from constipation either goes less to the toilet than usual or passes aching poo to empty the bowel. Chronic constipation happens only if the person is not drinking enough fluids or not eating the required fibre.

YOGA ASANAS TO TREAT CONSTIPATION

Eating 25 to 35 gram fibre in a day is good. On the other hand, constipation can also be triggered as a side effect of certain medications. There are nearly 15 to 20 percent people suffering from chronic constipation regularly.

Here are some chronic constipation natural remedies to prevent the persistent problem and to maintain healthy bowel movements.

Exercise

Exercise

Doing exercises regularly can relieve chronic constipation and can indeed promote routine bathroom habits. Engaging in exercises promotes body processes such as bowel movement. You can opt for simple exercises like jogging or use a simple rebounder. Rebounder is one of the perfect chronic constipation natural remedies since it stimulates lymphatic activity and keeps you moving. More importantly, make sure to do exercise at least three times in a week for 30 minutes or more.

Spinach

Spinach

Spinach is said to be the best chronic constipation natural remedy. It cleanses, rebuilds and renews the intestinal tract. It is also good to drink 100 ml of spinach juice daily. This would help to flush out the toxins in the digestive system.

Fibre food

Fibre food

Fibre foods such as avocado, split peas, broccoli, kale, green peas, lentils, Bran cereal, oatmeal, brown rice, and flax seeds, black beans, kidney beans, soybeans, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, and oranges help to stimulate your bowels. Eating fibre food is essential for your body. If you are suffering from constipation, then add almonds, olives, cabbage and cauliflower, papaya and peaches in your diet.

Orange juice

Orange juice

Drinking orange juice can help you fight constipation. Vegetable and fruit juices can soften the stool and make elimination much easier.

Figs

Figs

If you want to get rid of chronic constipation, then eat dried or ripe figs. They also act as a natural laxative to relive constipation. Laxatives are required for longer periods and shouldn't be stopped. If you want to get relief from constipation, then boil few figs in a glass of milk and drink this mixture after it gets boiled. Drinking prune juice is also believed to be effective.

Raisins

Raisins

Like figs, even raisins have natural laxative and are completely packed with fibre. For an effective constipation remedy, soak handful of raisins in water overnight and make sure to have them in the morning.

Stimulative laxatives

Stimulative laxatives

There are many herbal laxatives and they are mostly stimulant laxatives. Some of the herbs used for treating constipation include aloe, cascara sagrada, rhubarb, buckthorn, senna and senna tea. Some of these herbs can be taken for longer duration at the instruction of your medical practitioner.

Probiotics

Probiotics

Probiotics such as lactofermented foods and grassfed dairy can be taken to eliminate the toxins. This good balance of beneficial bacteria is good for healthy colon. Probiotics should be consumed on a daily basis in small doses.

Drink lots of water

Drink lots of water

It is essential to drink eight glasses of water a day. Water tries to lubricate the intestine and moisten the food that you eat and thereby making it easy for bowel movement.

Magnesium

Magnesium

A deficiency in magnesium can contribute to constipation. Green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are foods that have magnesium in them.

Story first published: Friday, October 31, 2014, 18:18 [IST]
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