Top home remedies for constipation
Constipation has become a common problem in the sense that most of us almost think of it as routine nothing else but in modern day lifestyle is to be blamed to give rise to this condition some of the most common perpetrators would certainly be junk food consumption, alcohol abuse, smoking and overeating, those affected by it usually feel bloated uneasy with the inability to pass stool easily.
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| Constipation also causes abdominal pain |
Recently a popular survey done by a global marketing research agency fourteen percent of India's urban population was found to be suffering from chronic constipation the common symptoms these people experienced besides being able to pass stool were irritability, lack of interest in work mood swings, worry and embarrassment then there was also abdominal swelling nausea weight loss and in some severe cases even vomiting.
Fortunately, there are bunch of home remedies that will put your system back on track in no time and get rid of constipation.
Honey, lemon juice and lukewarm water
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| mixture of lemon juice, honey, and lukewarm water |
Take some warm water and add lemon juice and honey to it lemon is a stimulant for your digestive system and can help flush out toxins Honeycutt's the sour taste and some researchers believe that it works as a mild laxative you could also use some salt instead of honey for two reasons salt is rich in magnesium which encourages contraction of the bowel muscles and two because it helps flush toxins from the stomach and small intestine to have the lemon water and honey you have to warm some water and add about 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and half a teaspoon of honey or a pinch of salt.
Ayurveda to get relief from constipation
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| Triphala churna works wonder for constipation |
Try having two or three triphala tablets you could also use the powdered form with warm water before you sleep triphala is made with harad also known as black myroblan and works as a fantastic laxative mix one spoon triphala powder in warm water and drink it all in one go don't eat or drink anything after and let triphala work its magic through the night the mix tastes extremely bitter and in case you have difficulty gulping it down add a spoon of honey to it.
Cator oil
It's important to oil the tracks and so doctors suggest you add more olive oil or ghee to your diet castor oil works too it's a great laxative as it increases the movement of the intestines and helps clean them out how do we have castor oil take a spoonful of oil or use a measuring cup to be sure have it on an empty stomach and wait for around eight hours or so for it to work its magic.
Add more fiber to diet
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| Fiber rich foods |
on an average a woman needs around 25 grams of fiber a day and a man needs somewhere between 30 and 35 grams a day in order to get your digestive system back on track you must make sure what you're eating the right amount oats are high in fiber and so are lentils flax seeds and chia seeds prunes are also rich in fiber and a natural laxative so you can have them as is or drink some prune juice raisins are another great way to get your system going you can have them as is or soak them in hot water crush and eat
Baking soda
when sodium bicarbonate reacts with the acid in the stomach it produces salt carbon dioxide and water this facilitates bowel movement and cleanse the colon take one teaspoon of baking soda and about one-fourth cup of warm water this mix also works for acidity and mild stomach pain
The right kind of diet would be one without oil, fat or sweets you must also avoid things like cheese, breads, potatoes and pork and instead you should include warm milk ghee licorice tea and ginger juice certain ayurvedic doctors also recommend herbs like a low psyllium and Rose.