Home Remedies for Constipation

Constipation is defined as a condition in which the stool becomes too hard for easy elimination. Untreated, it can lead to haemorrhoids, beeding, and excessive pain.

Rather than resorting to laxatives, which can be addictive, there are a number of home remedies which, coupled with some common sense, can provide one with relief. The following is a comprehensive list of natural remedies/ behaviour changes which should provide relief. However, they are not to be a substitute for necessary medical attention.

1.Bale fruit is by far the best laxative of all the fruits. Eat everyday for about 2-3 months.

2.Consume 1 or 2 guavas on a daily basis. It provides roughage to the diet and can relieve constipation.

3.Eat more: prunes, pears, grapes, orange juice, Papaya, and mango.

4. Soak 4 or 5 dry figs in water overnight, and then consume the next day.

5. Spinach is an excellent vegetable remedy for constipation.

6. Add honey to a glass of milk. Drink twice a day.

7. Leave water overnight in a copper vessel. Drink the next day, on an empty stomach. This should give immediate relief.

8. Take 2-4 teaspoons of castor oil.

9. Mix carrot juice with spinach juice. Drinking this should give immediate relief.

10. Drink hot water with sour lime juice and half a teaspoon of salt.

11.Dried beans and legumes, are an excellent source of fiber.

12. NB! Drink enough liquid! You may replace water with fruit juice. However, avoid caffeine and alchohol.

13. Replace refined, sugary starches such as white bread with whole grain and brown bread instead.

So there you have it. To summarise, replace the unhealthy, sugary or spicy foods with a diet of plenty of fruit and vegetables, and make sure you get enough liquid. You really don't need to resort to laxatives or drugs.

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