Natural Home Remedies For Constipation

Have you ever been constipated? Then you'll want to learn about these natural home remedies for constipation.

Did you know that most people have been constipated at one point or another? It may not come up in everyday conversations, but it's true.

Being constipated is not just an uncomfortable experience. It can be harmful to your health and well being.

Your body creates wastes every single day. So, it makes perfect sense that you should also eliminate them on a daily basis. Otherwise, they will start to build up....

And a build up of wastes is never good. Imagine a garbage strike where the workers refuse to pick up the garbage you put at the curb each week. It won't take long before it'll get out of hand.

When you do not eliminate regularly, you can end up with a toxic buildup in your digestive system. Your body starts to reabsorb the toxins and that puts a strain on your liver and kidneys.

If your liver and kidneys cannot get rid of the toxic load, you can end up with all kinds of health problems.

Symptoms of Constipation

There are many different symptoms that come along with being constipated. Click here to learn about the symptoms of constipation.

What Causes Constipation?

• Not drinking enough water
• Eating a diet that is too low in fiber
• Eating a diet of mostly junk food
• Not allowing yourself to go to the bathroom when you get the urge. Do this often enough, and your body will stop telling you when it needs to go.
• Not getting enough exercise
• Muscle disorders
• Nerve damage
• Stress
• Traveling or spending time away from home
• Changes to your normal everyday routine

Foods That Cause Constipation

What you eat has a direct effect on your bowel habits. Click here to learn all about the foods that can cause you to become constipated.

Natural Remedies for Constipation:

Here are some helpful constipation remedies to help you get things moving.

Diet and Nutrition

Eat more fiber - Fiber helps wastes move through your system more quickly. A plant based diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds is naturally full of fiber. This is one of the best remedies for constipation.

Drink enough water - Staying hydrated helps to prevent and relieve constipation. A lot of people are constipated because they simply do not drink enough water every single day. Click here to learn about the benefits of water and how much you should be drinking based on your weight.

To relieve constipation, drink a glass of water every 30 minutes until you have a bowel movement.

To develop regularity, try drinking 2 glasses of warm water when you get up in the morning. Sip the water slowly, a little at a time. This will help you to have a bowel movement. Do it every day and it will help you to be regular (go at the same time each day). For extra cleansing, add fresh lemon juice to your warm water.

Prunes - are one of the simplest remedies for constipation. Prunes are a natural laxative food. Prune juice is also helpful for relieving constipation.

Figs - figs have natural laxative properties. They are full of fiber. Add them to your diet to prevent constipation. Or, eat one or more fresh figs every day to relieve constipation. Figs are good for other health problems too. Click here to learn more about fig remedies.

Greens and green drinks - such as AIM BarleyLife contain chlorophyll which helps to get rid of toxins and bad breath from constipation.

Flaxseeds - are one of the best remedies for constipation. They are high in fiber and essential fatty acids (EFA's). You need fiber and EFA's for a healthy bowel. Flaxseeds will provide you with extra fiber that will help to soften the stool. Eat them every day for best results.

Lifestyle

Exercise - Get out into the fresh outdoor air for some exercise. The fresh air will improve your digestion. And the physical activity will help to speed the movement of waste through your system. Try to go for a walk after every meal. Don't forget to breathe deeply while you walk.

Let go of stress and emotional tension - Make a conscious effort to relax and be thankful for the blessings in your life. Take life one day at a time.

Do not stuff yourself with food - Eating too much food at one meal will clog your system. Eat smaller portions instead. Click here to learn more healthy eating habits.

Herbal Remedies for Constipation

Herbal remedies are ideal for the occasional bout of constipation.

If you've got chronic constipation, use herbal remedies for immediate relief. Then make changes to your diet so that you will not experience constipation in the first place. That way you will not have to rely on these herbal remedies for constipation.

Aloe Vera - helps to heal and cleanse your digestive tract. Helps you to form softer stools.

Psyllium Husks - are one of the most well known remedies for constipation. Psyllium husks are a bulk forming agent. Psyllium acts like a broom to sweep your colon clean of old waste matter. When you take psyllium, be sure to drink a lot of water because it absorbs a lot of water. It swells up very quickly and needs a lot of water to get through your system. Psyllium is not a laxative, so you don't have to worry about becoming dependent on it.

AIM Herbal FiberBlend - an excellent product that contains psyllium fiber in addition to 17 different herbs to help cleanse and soothe your digestive system. That also makes it one of the most effective remedies for constipation. It's simple and easy to use and helps to rid your body of worms and other parasites!

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Slippery Elm - slippery elm helps to sooth your digestive system and reduce constipation. Stir 1 tsp of the powder into how water.

Dandelion root - helps you to have a bowel movement by stimulating your liver and gall bladder.

Senna - senna is a very powerful stimulant laxative. It can cause gripping in your bowel, so use it along with ginger and fennel. Don't use senna for more than 10 days in a row because it can be habit forming.

Cascara sagrada - this herb is very similar to senna, so use it with ginger and fennel. Do not take cascara sagrada for more than 10 days.

I'm pretty picky about the quality of herbs I use. One online store I really like is Mountain Rose Herbs.

Supplements

Acidophilus - acidophilus helps to keep your colon healthy. If you've taken laxative herbs, taking acidophilus can help to replace the friendly bacteria in your gut.

Vitamin C - Vitamin C acts as a natural laxative, especially in higher doses.

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