Causes of Constipation
Faulty Diet and Style of Living
The most important causes of chronic constipation are a faulty diet
and style of living. It is common knowledge that a diet that is
deficient in fiber will eventually lead to constipation. Most
populations that follow fiber deficient diets are in fact plagued with a
high incidence of chronic constipation. Simply including fiber rich
foods like fresh fruits and cereals in your daily diet would help
treating constipation.
Insufficient Intake of Water, Strong Tea and Coffee etc
Intake of refined and rich foods lacking in vitamins and minerals,
insufficient intake of water, consumption of meat in large quantities,
excessive use of strong tea and coffee, insufficient chewing, overeating
and wrong combination of foods, irregular habits of eating and drinking
may all contribute to poor bowel function.
Irregular Habit of Defecation, Lack of Physical Activity
Other causes include faulty and irregular habit of defecation,
frequent use of purgatives, weakness of abdominal muscles due to
sedentary habits, lack of physical activity, and emotional stress and
strain.
In addition to the above mentioned causes it should be pointed out that
stress can also contribute to the problem, as do anxiety or depression.
No matter what the cause treating constipation with laxatives will
simply offer temporary relief, but not a permanent cure to the problem.
Long term changes need to be made to your diet and lifestyle for any
lasting solution to the problem.
Keep in mind that constipation can also be caused by certain drugs and
during pregnancy, and will resolve as soon as the medication is stopped
or the child delivered. Certain medical conditions could also contribute
to the development of constipation, which is why severe or chronic
constipation that does not respond to natural treatments for
constipation should be reported to a health care professional.
Home Remedies for Constipation
Constipation Treatment using Bael Fruit
Generally all fruits, except banana and jack fruit, are
beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Certain fruits are,
however, more effective. Bael fruit is regarded as the best of all
laxatives. It cleans and tones up the intestines. Its regular use for
two or three months throws out even the old accumulated faecal matter.
It should be preferably taken in its original form and before dinner.
About sixty grams of the fruit are sufficient for an adult.
Constipation Treatment using Pear
Pears are beneficial in the treatment of constipation. Patients
suffering from chronic constipation should adopt an exclusive diet of
this fruit or it's juice for a few days, but in ordinary cases, a
medium-sized pear taken after dinner or with breakfast will have the
desired effect.
Constipation Treatment using Guava
Guava is another effective remedy for constipation. When eaten
with seeds, it provides roughage to the diet and helps in the normal
evacuation of the bowels. One or two guavas should be taken everyday.
Constipation Treatment using Grapes
Grapes have proved very beneficial in overcoming constipation.
The combination of the properties of the cellulose, sugar, and organic
acid in grapes make them a laxative food. Their field of action is not
limited to clearing the bowels only. They also tone up the stomach and
intestines and relieve the most chronic constipation. One should take at
least 350 gm of this fruit daily to achieve the desired results. When
fresh grapes are not available, raisins, soaked in water, can be used.
Raisins should be soaked for twenty-four to forty-eight hours. This will
make them swell to the original size of the grapes. They should be
eaten early in the morning, along with the water in which they have been
soaked.
Constipation Treatment using Orange
Orange is also beneficial in the treatment of constipation.
Taking one or two oranges at bedtime and again on rising in the morning
is an excellent way of stimulating the bowels. The general stimulating
influence of orange juice excites peristaltic activity and helps prevent
the accumulation of food residue in the colon.
Constipation Treatment using Papaya and Figs
Other fruits specific for constipation are papaya and figs. Half a
medium-sized papaya should be eaten at breakfast for it to act as a
laxative. Both fresh and dry figs have a laxative effect. Four or five
dry figs should be soaked overnight in a little water and eaten in the
morning.
Constipation Treatment using Spinach
Among the vegetables, spinach has been considered to be the most
vital food for the entire digestive tract from time immemorial. Raw
spinach contains the finest organic material for the cleansing,
reconstruction, and regeneration of the intestinal tract. Raw spinach
juice-100 ml, mixed with an equal quantity of water and taken twice
daily, will cure the most aggravated cases of constipation within a few
days.
Constipation Treatment using Other Remedies
Half a lime, squeezed is a glass of hot water, with half a
teaspoon of salt is also an effective remedy for constipation. Drinking
water which has been kept overnight in a copper vessel, first thing in
the morning, brings good results. Linseed (alse) is extremely useful in
difficult cases of constipation. A teaspoon of linseed swallowed with
water before each meal provides both roughage and lubrication.
Drinking a glass of hot water is also known to stimulate bowel movements
but this may not suffice in severe cases of constipation.
Physical activity is known to help reduce the risk of constipation and
yoga is particularly noteworthy as a physical fitness regime in this
regard. Yoga comprises of a variety of postures and movements, many of
which stimulate and encourage the bowel functions. Practicing yoga can
thereby enhance your digestive systems functioning and eliminate or at
least reduce the occurrence of digestive disorders like constipation.
Home Remedies For Constipation
Although constipation treatment with over the counter medications
may be extremely effective they are best avoided unless there is severe
constipation. Laxatives sold over the counter may offer constipation
relief but they don’t really address the cause of the problem. Treating
constipation with natural remedies and home treatments should therefore
be preferred. This is particularly true in the case of chronic or
recurring constipation as repeated or frequent usage of laxatives can
cause a host of other problems such as lazy colon syndrome, where
defecation becomes impossible without the use of such artificial
stimulants.
Frequent or chronic constipation is best treated with home remedies and
constipation home cures, while the use of pharmaceutical laxatives may
be reserved for constipation relief in severe cases, where home
treatments do not facilitate the passage of stools. The treatment or
resolution of the problem is however not arrived at simply with
evacuation of the bowels. The root cause of the problem needs to be
identified and addressed, and this would almost always involve diet and
lifestyle changes. Where the cause is due to some underlying medical
condition, constipation treatment would actually need to address the
other condition to eliminate constipation.
There are
plenty of effective and fast home remedies for constipation that can
help provide significant relief from the condition. While home remedies
for gas, constipation and other digestive disorders may be extremely
effective, none of them offer an instant cure or a permanent cure. There
are no instant home remedies for constipation, but they do work rather
rapidly, showing some quick results. Home treatment for chronic or
frequent constipation however requires long term modifications and
changes to diet and lifestyle for any lasting cure. Constipation
remedies for infants can also be of great help as pharmaceutical
products may be dangerous and too strong for babies, but it would be
best to always consult your doctor when dealing with constipation or
diarrhea in an infant.
Constipation is not only caused by food and lifestyle habits however,
but very often by some underlying health condition or due to some
physical condition. Pregnancy is one such condition in which
constipation is simply a symptom. Constipation remedies during pregnancy
will help to relieve the discomfort and remedy the situation, but the
problem will only resolve completely after delivery. Natural
constipation remedies work just as effectively as constipation medicines
nut natural remedies are highly preferable particularly when dealing
with constipation during pregnancy or constipation after surgery.
One of the dangers of overtly relying on constipation medications is a
possible development of dependence on laxatives for passing stools or a
condition called lazy bowel syndrome. In such situations and individual
is incapable of passing any bowel movements without consuming laxatives.
Natural but quick constipation remedies for swift relief may include
eating papayas, bale fruit, or dates and figs that have been soaked
overnight, but switching to a diet rich in high fiber foods is most
crucial for a permanent cure.
Constipation diet
Natural and Simple Diet Consisting of Unrefined Foods
The most important factor in curing constipation is a natural and
simple diet. This should consist of unrefined foods such as wholegrain
cereals, bran, honey, lentils, green and leafy vegetables, fresh and dry
fruits, and milk products in the form of butter, clarified butter, and
cream. The diet alone is not enough.
While you are advised to include plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and
wholegrain cereals in your diet you should also be cautioned against the
intake of certain foods. While it is not necessary to go on a
restrictive diet it is important that you moderate your intake of low
fiber and high fat foods like red meats, cheese, and other processed or
refined foods. Likewise you need to keep yourself well hydrated with a
good intake of water and fresh fruit juices, while steering clear of
unhealthy artificial drinks and juices or alcoholic and caffeinated
beverages.
Chew Food Properly, Avoid Hurried Meals and Irregular meals
Food should be properly chewed. Hurried meals and meals at odd
times should be avoided. Sugar and sugary foods should be strictly
avoided. Foods which constipate are all products made of white flour,
rice, bread, pulses, cakes, pastries, biscuits, cheese, fleshy foods,
preserves, white sugar, and hard-boiled eggs.
Other Constipation treatments
Fresh air, outdoor games and exercise
Toning up the muscles also helps in the treatment of
constipation. Fresh air, outdoor games, walking, swimming, and exercise
play an important role in strengthening the muscles, and thereby
preventing constipation.
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