What is a home remedy for constipation?

Question

besides the prunes or the distilled water remedy...

Answer 1

If it is a constant problem, then adding fiber to your diet is a must. You can do this by eating more foods rich in fiber (check the nutrition information), or using a supplement (although I know that you are looking for a homeopathic remedy). Fiber One is a good supplement that has no smell or taste and mixes into any food or drink.

Foods rich in fiber are beans, broccoli, spinach, apples, raisins... there are tons.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Well, I would make sure you are eating 100% whole grain foods such as cereals, pastas and breads. Not to mention, enough fruits and vegetables. Drinking enough water is very important, too. Additionally, I recommend Fiber Sure. It's a white powder fiber that dissolves completely, even in a glass of water or juice. You can put in foods, too. And, you can use it every day. It's high in fiber and a probiotic which helps maintain the healthy bacteria in your intestinal tract. Exercise, especially walking around is helpful. People that sit too much tend to experience more constipation than active people. I always found drinking caffeinated coffee in the morning seemed to help get me going, also. It worked for my dad, too. But, it doesn''t necessarily work for everyone. It would only be worth it though if you really enjoyed some java in the morning.

Answer 3

Best Constipation Cures

Answer 4

Well, there is always castor oil, yuk! but it does work. One of the best, all natural laxatives is prunes (ever tried a 50/50 mix of prune juice and ginger ale? tastes much better and is very effective) but any high water fruit juice will also work (apple juice has always been the answer for my two daughters) also, water, pure and simple along with proper exercise (body movement assists in the moving of food through your digestive system) are two ways to address this problem. As a father of children who seem to experience this more than they should, I sympathize with you and hope this helps.

Answer 5

Here are some home remedies for constipation

* Mix lemon juice with warm water. Take it two to three times a day. It helps to relieve constipation.

* Exercise also helps to get rid of constipation. Aerobic exercise such as walking, running and swimming is best.

* Take a glass of warm water to which the juice of 1/2 a lime and 1 tsp honey has been added. Drink daily in the morning.

* Haldi (turmeric powder) boiled in milk along with figs also helps in relieving constipation.

* Eat fresh cherries throughout the day or drink three 8 oz glasses of cherry juice during the day. This will help to get rid of constipation.

Answer 6

There are many things you can try, and see which one works best for you. But you should make sure you are eating a healthy diet, taking a natural multiple vitamin, and drinking plenty of water. You should be drinking 8 to 10, 8oz glasses a day of good juice or water, do not count anything with caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic. Make sure you also are getting enough exercise, this is what keeps your stomach moving, the peristalsis. Then products with natural senna are good for constipation, either in pill form, or they make senna teas too. Check out this site with a lot of information on healthy living.
http://www.recipes-for-a-healthy-home.com/index.html

Answer 7

Home Remedies for Constipation

Tips 1:

First thing in the morning drink a glass of warm water to which the juice of 1/2 a lime and 1 tsp honey has been added.

Tips 2:

Drink 4 glasses of water first thing in the morning.

Tips 3:

Soak 10-12 big raisins in a cup of milk and bring to boil, first eat the raisins then drink the milk.
Repeat this every morning for 3-4 days till constipation clears up.

Tips 4:

Mix 2 tsp husk seed (Isabgol) in 1/2 a cup of hot milk and drink immediately. Drink one cup of plain milk to follow.
Repeat this every night for chronic constipation.

Tips 5:

Fry small Harad 100 gm in ghee. When it is done, the harad will bloat and start smoking. Remove from ghee. Measure 100 gm Aniseed (saunf). Keep aside 50 gm and fry 50 gm in the same ghee. When lightly roasted mix with harad and remaining aniseed.

Powder all three together. Mix 100 gm ghee and 400 gm sugar candy and powder along with the other powders. Take 2tsp along with 1 cup of milk twice a day. Do not eat anything 1 hour before and after. Clears the stomach.

Tips 6:

Half a medium sized Papaya eaten before breakfast everyday.

Answer 8

Cod Liver oil!!! Take three pills or a tablespoon of the oil and drink a glass of water with lemon. Good luck!

Answer 9

I would try some flaxseed oil pills or lactobacillus acidophillus pills. Sometimes your body is not producing the correct amount of acid or the right kinds of natural flora/bacteria to digest your foods. Try this it works well for many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Answer 10

Water, water and more water with a mineral oil chaser. Really though, if it is a constant problem, drinking water will pull you through. Make it a daily habit and you won't get "stuck" anymore.