The Danger of Being Constipated. Home Remedies for Constipation.

Home Remedies for Constipation
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Probably  everyone of us  knows what constipation is and how disgusting it is. This problem  affects many people all around the world and we are happy  that there is a solution.

What Constipation Is?

In general, constipation is when person experience difficult bowel movement. For example, two or three times a week. The normal length of time can ranges widely from one person to another but for some it can even lasts for months. For some people going to the toilet 1-2 times a day is normal, for others 2-3 times a week.

Attention! Sometimes constipation might be precursor of serious illness, then seek immediate medical care.

If you have constipation for more than three days, the bowel movement becomes quite difficult and it can leads tohemorrhoids and other unpleasant consequences.

What Steps Should I Take Then?

To resolve the problem follow the next rules!

1. Immediately change your diet.

2. Increase fiber intake ( it involves more fruit, vegetables and cereals).

3. Drink more water ( at least 8 glasses aday).

4.  Do more exercise, sport or walking in the park.

5.  Reduce stress, meditate.

Foods to Remove From Your Diet Immediately:

hamburgers, pizzas, processed foods, pasta, biscuits, cakes, reduce the intake of red meat or add a lot of green salad to it, coffee and strong tea, , chips, fried foods, dairy products.

Diet Tips to Avoid Constipation

Eat wholegrains, cabbage, carrots, apples, plums, figs, dates, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, currants, apricots, watermelons, melons,beans, peas, lentils, tomatoes, potatoes and other fruits and vegetables, nuts

Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water!

There are a large number of natural remedies to eliminate the inconveniences caused by constipation. You may experience any of these natural remedies below and choose the right one that is effective for you.

Milk

Taking a daily glass of warm milk during bedtime provide a beneficial effect on the digestive tract. If the problem is more serious, you may add two-three spoons of honey.

Honey and lemon juice

A glass of lemon juice with  2 t.s honey helps to clear the body and eliminate toxins.

Olive oil and orange juice

Mix equal proportions of orange juice and olive oil, it will help ensure a more rapid release of the colon, and will add more energy to the body.

Raisins

Soak 200-300 grams raisins in water and let it stand overnight. In the morning you can eat them with a glass of warm milk.

9 Home Remedies to Relieve Constipation Fast and Naturally

1.A cup of hot milk with a spoonful of sugar and a few pressed pieces of ginger.

2. Four or five pickles from jar( drink the juice as well).

3. Two-three tablespoons of castor oil ( in the morning on an empty stomach).

4 . Aloe vera juice (at least 2 times a day).

5. 300-400 grams sauerkraut.

6. A cup of hot water with 2-3 spoons of honey (early in the morning)

7. Two-three tablespoons of olive oil on an empty stomach in the morning

8. Two-three kiwi before breakfast

9.Eight –ten prunes

To prevent constipation, eat a wide variety of foods rich in cellulose (rye bread, bran, apples, pears, carrots, peas, cabbage).

Drink apple pectin, it gives fibers to the body and reduces the cholesterol levels. You can provide it from apples (2-3 per day is sufficient amount) or beet, carrots, blueberries, bananas, oranges.

Be sure to have lasting success in combating constipation, you need to change your diet and lifestyle. Above methods only temporarily solve the problem!

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