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CONSTIPATION

Having regular bowel movements is extremely important to your overall health. If you find yourself going number two less than three times a week, then you probably can call yourself constipated. Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems out there and it is usually a symptom of a poor diet that is lacking fiber and fluid. People who are constipated can often times experience painful, straining bowel movements, bloating and a feeling of having a full bowel. Constipation happens when your colon absorbs too much water, or if its muscle contractions are slow and sluggish. The stools end up moving through the colon at too slow a pace, becoming hard and dry in the process.

Most cases of constipation are not considered medical emergencies, however if rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, cramps, nausea and vomiting, or involuntary weight loss accompanies it, it is probably wise to seek professional medical advice. Common constipation, however, can easily be taken care at home with a few simple home remedies.  Constipation in children can lead to soiling.

Infrequency, irregularity, or hard fecal matter are the most typical symptoms of constipation.  More than four million Americans suffer from frequent constipation, with most of the sufferers being seniors and children. Women are also more likely to suffer from constipation than men. Medical conditions such as a bowel disease, pregnancy, mental health problems, neurological diseases, medications, and, in more serious cases, colon cancer can lead to constipation.

The best way to treat constipation is to make changes in you and your family’s diet making sure you are taking in enough roughage and fluids. Guava is one great remedy for relieving constipation. When eaten with seeds intact, it will help provide you with enough roughage to help clear out the bowels. Grapes are another great fruit that will help remedy your condition. The cellulose, sugar and organic acids found within the grape, make them a natural laxative.  A few teaspoons of Spiegel seeds in a glass of warm milk taken at night is another great way to end a bout of constipation. If you do not have any Spiegel seeds lying around, try a quarter teaspoon of Epsom salt mixed in a half a glass of water, or a tablespoon of corn syrup added to a glass of water.

Here are a few more tips to help relieve constipation:

* A warm glass of milk taken before beddy bye, will not only help you sleep, but also help you in performing your morning evacuation ritual.

* Upon waking, drink a full liter of warm water and walk around for a few minutes. Coffee or tea might also do the trip.

* Lemon juice mixed with water taken several times a day will help

* Aloe has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for constipation.  One ore teaspoons of the gel will help get the bowels moving and drinking Aloe Juice will help keep your intestinal flora balanced.

* Triphala Churna is a blend of three different herbs that can be used as a powerful laxative.

* Switch your families cereal to a bran cereal

* Acidophilus, the active enzyme in yogurt will help with spastic colons and imbalanced intestinal flora. It is also available in capsule form.


CONSTIPATION HOME REMEDIES USING JUICES

Here are some juice recipes to that can help get things moving downstairs and help cure your constipation.

Apple, apple, fig and raisin
Put one cup of apple juice, one organic apple, and an equal amount of figs and raisins into the blender and make yourself a morning breakfast shake.. You may need to tinker with the raisin and fig level to get the results you want. If your drink is too thick, add some more apple juice.  Drink this every morning until you start to feel the relief.

Oat milk with fig or prune
Another powerful morning remedy that is sure to get you bowels moving is 8 oz of oat milk combined with 3 0z of either fig or prune juice and two drops of licorice extract. You can also go 50/50 with the fig and prune juices if you desire. Take this before breakfast.

Stewed figs
Stew around one dozen calimyma figs in two glasses of distilled water for around ten minutes. Then, let them sit overnight in the water. The next morning remove the figs and drink the water then eat the stewed figs throughout the day.

Blended fig drink
Mix three figs (fresh or sun dried) with one banana, one cup of rice milk and honey to taste. Drink this in the morning or have it as a snack after lunch or dinner.


QUICK FIX JUICES
Here are some juices that will provide relief on the spot without you having to wait around.

Mulberry Juice
This juice not only gets things moving, it is also beneficial for overall digestive health. It is rich in vitamins and minerals and helps our aging population’s bowels move like the young folk again.

Boysenberry juice
This works as a gentle laxative and is a good cure for more mild types of constipation.

Blackberries
Blackberries are not only high in Vitamin C, they will also promote regular bowel movement. Mix ½ cup of blueberries with ½ cup of distilled water and drink first thing in the morning. Do this on a routine basis and get yourself regular.

Cherries
Cherries are high in fiber and serve as a natural laxative that jumpstart peristaltic muscle contractions. Cherries are also a great antioxidant and they are great sources of potassium and B complex vitamins. Get yourself a bag of fresh cherries and snack on them throughout the day or buy the juice (preferably in a glass container) and drink three 8oz glasses a day.

Elderberry Juice
Drink one or two glasses of elderberry juice a day to help relieve constipation. This stuff is also useful for diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and can even help with colds flu, and diabetes.

Any one of these juices will help relieve your constipation problems and keep you nice and regular. Try one that sound good to you and feel free to  to adjust the recipes so that they work best for you.  
 

HEALTH TIPS

The following foods should help, if you are constipated:
* Take 1 tomato, cut out the middle part, fill it in with olive oil and eat it before you go to bed. You should have stool in the morning.
* Eat 200 - 300 g of boiled beets with vegetable oil added. Drink water that left from boiling of plums or oats.

BEAUTY TIP

Every morning while you are still in the bed, lie on your back and pull up your knees to your chest as much as you can. Repeat the excersise 17 times. It helps with constipation and strengthens the internal organs of your body.

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HOME REMEDIES FOR CONSTIPATION

* Take 2 tablespoons of wheat bran, add 1 cup of hot milk, cover it and let it sit for 30-40 minutes.Eat 1/2 cup of bran using a teaspoon every morning on empty stomach (do not drink anything right after) and 1/2 cup of bran before lunch for 1 month. It is recommended to do a cleansing enema once a week.

* Take 1 teaspooon of flaxseeds, add 1 cup of water, cover it and let it sit for 4-5 hours. Drink everything (including the seeds) every night before you go to bed. It helps with a chronic constipation.

* Drink 1-2 teaspoons of aloe juice 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals for 1-2 months. It helps with a chronic constipation.

* Take 2 tablespoons of dry burdock roots, add 2 cups of boiling water and let it sit for 2 hours. Drink 1/2 cup of the hot extract 2-4 times a day. It helps with a chronic constipation.

* Mix 400 g of dried apricots with 200 g of prunes and grind everything. Add 50 g of dry senna herb to the mix. Eat 1 teaspoon of the mix every morning on empty stomach and drink some water after it. Do it every day and soon you will forget about this problem.

* Drink a mix of 1 part spinach juice and 1 part carrot juice.

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