Natural Constipation Remedies That Really Work
Posted on 06. Dec, 2009 by Jamie Nicholls in Diet & Nutrition
Everyone at some point in their life is going to experience constipation to some degree. It can make you very uncomfortable. When you are constipated you know it. Usually, when you have not had a bowel movement for a week it is safe to say that you are constipated. Finding constipation remedies are easier than you may think. There are different methods out there from natural to medicinal. What works for one person may not work for another. If you regularly exercise and then stop this may be the reason why you are feeling blocked up. If you have made changes to your diet lately that can also affect your bowel movements. Are you pregnant? If so, this may be the cause for your constipation. Sometimes, it is just the mere reality of aging that can cause one to find they are having trouble with their gastrointestinal system.
If you have been doing some form of activity on a daily basis such as running, walking, or swimming and have stopped this can cause your body to not have a normal bowel movement. Being active keeps everything moving along. Your blood flows better and your food moves through your body faster. Therefore maintaining a regular exercise routine is something that can help prevent constipation in the first place.
Usually we make changes in our diet to eat better and live a healthier lifestyle. Have you ever noticed that when you change your diet you feel constipated? If you have, this is common. Our bodies get used to the food we eat so when you start making changes you want to make gradual changes.
For women who are pregnant or may become pregnant in the future you should be aware that constipation is likely to happen. As your uterus grows to inhabit the baby your organs get moved around. This makes it very difficult for food to travel through the proper channels as normal.
Obviously, as you can see from what I have stated above anyone at any age can become constipated. When you become older, though, your body naturally slows down. It becomes harder for the body to excrete wastes without some sort of assistance.
When it comes to treating your constipation you want to make sure that you find the right thing that will work for you. It is going to depend on what is causing your constipation and your body. Exercise is a really good way to get the digestive system going. If you can, go for a walk after dinner. That would be really great along with getting extra fluids in your body. You should drink plenty of water everyday.
Get more fiber in your diet. There are so many ways to add fiber through healthy eating and using supplementation. You can simply start eating a cereal that has a lot of fiber on it. Different fruits have fiber in them, too. Everyone knows about prunes, but apples and bananas are known to help remedy constipation as well. Dark green vegetables have more fiber than other vegetables so try to add some of those to your diet. There are more options now than ever. Check out your local grocery establishment.
Speaking of the grocery store you can also buy over the counter products to help pass your bowel. There are all different types of laxatives. There are pills you can swallow and powders you can add to drinks. You should read the labels before buying and go for natural remedies where possible.
Hopefully, one or two of these suggestions works for you. After trying some of these remedies without success please contact your physician. There can be other reason for being constipated that may not be remedied this way. You may need medical assistance.
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