One of the most common problem that is affecting most of the population today, especially older, children and those who live a sedentary life is a constipation.
Constipation may be defined as difficult or less often bowel movement. It is usually associated with hard stool and leads to straining or constriction.
Constipation Causes, Symptoms and Home Remedies
Constipation may be caused due to following causes:
Usually, constipation is not a serious problem and certain changes in lifestyle and eating habits are enough to get rid of constipation.
Following changes in lifestyle and eating habits may treat constipation:
Lemon- Lemon Juice treats constipation by stimulating our digestive system and aids the movement. It is a simple and an effective home remedy. Squeeze juice of a lemon to a glass of filled with warm water. You may also add half teaspoon honey to it. Drink it in the morning empty stomach. Repeat this daily for best results.
Lemon Juice treats constipation
Sesame seeds- Sesame seeds have an oily composition that moisturizes the colon. If dry stools and hard stool are a problem, it is a very great home remedy to get rid of constipation. You may add them to salads or cereals. You may also sprinkle them on food for seasoning.
Fennel seeds – They not only treats indigestion and bloating of the stomach, but also treats irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. They also encourage the movement of a smooth muscle of the colon.
fennel Seeds treats constipation
Take a cup of roasted fennel seeds and grind to form a powder. Along with warm water take a teaspoon of this powder. Try this for a few days until you find satisfactory relief.
Figs- Being high in fiber they are considered as a natural laxative. Include figs in your diet if you are suffering from constipation. Eat Fresh figs along with their skin as they contains fiber and calcium. For best results take three to four almonds along with dried figs. For this, you need to soak them in water. After a few hours peel the almonds and grind it. Add dried figs and make a paste. Take it before going to sleep along with a tablespoon of honey.
Figs
Ginger and mint- Both are proven to be effective home remedies that alleviate digestive problems. Due to the presence of methanol it is antispasmodic and relaxes digestive muscles. On the other hand, ginger generates heat inside the body which speeds the digestion. Take a cup of steaming water and add ground mint leaves and ginger to it, Steep for 15 minutes. Drink the concoction every day to get rid of constipation.
Castor oil- It is a stimulating and strong laxative. It stimulates the bowel movement. Just swallow two teaspoons of this oil empty stomach. You may also add it fruit juice to improve its taste.
There will be a huge improvement within a few hours. However, do not use this home remedy for a long period of time or it may have an adverse effect on your body.
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Spinach– Spinach is best to get your digestion back on track if you have constipation. It cleanses, regenerates and reconstruct our intestinal tract. Include spinach either in raw form or cooked form daily in your diet. If you are suffering from severe constipation, drink juice of raw spinach 2 times for a few days
The above mentioned home remedies are very effective, safe and cost-effective ways to get rid of constipation. But if they do not work even after changes in your lifestyle and eating habits do consult your doctor for further investigation of treatment.