Any natural tips to help with constipation?

Question

I suffer from ibs with constipation and things seem to be getting worse. I'm looking for natural ways to help end the constipation. Please help!!!

Answer 1

Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Eat a high fiber breakfast, add fiber to other meals (no less than 4mg per serving), drink 4 ounces of prune juice at bedtime. And walk a mile or more every other day as exercise. Not what you think you walked while up and about.

Answer 2

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a condition characterized by:

* Excess gas
* Cramping and abdominal pain
* Painful diarrhea and/or constipation
* Bloating
* Chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, or a combination of both
* Mucus in bowel movements
* An urge to have a bowel movement without success

This condition can be quite difficult to diagnose because there are no indications presented with a standard colon examination. Rather, the doctor must rely entirely upon the medical history provided by the patient. Since Irritable Bowel Syndrome is often triggered by stress, it is also helpful to incorporate stress reduction techniques to lessen the symptoms. Yoga and meditation are two natural stress-reducing activities. Getting regular exercise of any kind is great for relieving stress, keeping the bowels functioning well, and improving the overall health of the body.

There is more information through the link, it should help you.

Good luck, I am sending you positive energy!

Answer 3

Hi black honey.
If you want to use a natural cure for constipation you need to do a number of things relating to how you live your life and what your diet consists of. But unlike medicinal treatments and other treatment methods a natural cure is both a simple and easy to practice and have far less side effects than the others.

Dietary changes which a person suffering from constipation should make should include them eating more fiber which is found in fresh fruit (bananas, apples, papaya, grapes and oranges), fresh vegetables, whole grains and pulses. They should also ensure that they drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water each day.

A good thing that you should avoid if you are suffering from constipation is alcohol, processed and junk goods, foods and drinks which contain caffeine as they can cause dehydration and avoid drugs and medication if you can.

Guava (but is must have the seeds) because of their roughness is a great way of getting relief from constipation. Also eating bran cereal not just for adults but for children as well is another way of safeguarding against constipation. A more natural way for the elderly to deal with constipation is to drink milk that has either extra sugar or honey in it.Please look article: http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/Finding_A_Natural_Cure_For_Constipation/
- you can see there are a number of natural cures for constipation that are available and which will assist if you should suffer from this problem at any point in your life.
Jason Homan

Answer 4

Best Constipation Cures

Answer 5

20-35 grams of dietary fiber daily. You can easily get the fiber from fruits, vegetables and whole grains. If you think it is excessive, you need not worry. A small apple will provide you with 3 grams of fiber, ½ cup of beans contain 5 grams of fiber and a bowl of bran cereal has 13 grams of fiber. Eating prunes, dried beans, raisins, popcorn, figs, pears, oatmeal and nuts will easily treat constipation without having to resort to expensive medicines. Start on these high fiber foods slowly. Eating too much too soon can cause gas.

Drink 6-8 8 ounce glasses of water daily. It is the best liquid to prevent constipation and maintain general health.

Regular exercise is an excellent home remedy to treat constipation. Walking is one of the right exercises to prevent and cure constipation.

Answer 6

My advice: aloe vera gel mixed with your fave juice. It has a sharp taste, but it isn't a bad taste. I usually drink it with orange juice and a dropper or two of echinacea. Do this about three times a day and you should be going fine in no time. Not only does it help get things moving, it's a natural healer for your bowels. So if there are things going on in there that you are clueless about (extremely common with constipation) it will really help you out. Also, I started trying some herbals after my friend praised about them. Dr. Schulze is the name, named after the doctor who blended them. He testifies (and rightly) by his Formula #1. I took it and it reeeeeeelly helped me when I was going 3 times a week. You're supposed to go three times a day, by the way. Here's the website in case you're interested:
http://www.herbdoc.com/home_1024x768.asp
And if you wanna know about any other of his products, just ask me!
Hope it helps, and really, steer clear of the otc laxatives. They don't do much good to your body other than expelling last week's dinner.


Oh, and another tip! Aloe vera is also excellent on burns, any kind of burn. It cools the burning immediately, plus it starts to nourish the skin right away. Being a clumsy cook I get alot of burns from grabbing a hot item or even steam. I use the aloe right away and not only does it stop burning, I'm left without any skin irritations other than a little redness. No blisters or change in skin at all. Also works on sunburns, since we're moving into the season. But go for the natural stuff. The less foreign ingredients it contains, the better it is.

Answer 7

I suffered from constipation as well - started taking organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother. This is very important, this is not the kind of vinegar found in grocery stores, it is organic and can be found at natural health food stores, preferably made by Bragg - you can do a search for the product online and even order it. Amazing!!

Answer 8

I have a friend with IBS and I have watched her progress and deal with the difficulties and and positive discoveries. In order to soften your stool, be sure to drink plenty of water! Carbonated/caffinated drinks and foods high in sugar can create an inbalace in your bowel. If you can increase the amount of food based fiber in you diet it would help with the constipation (ie fruits and veggies). My friend started a food journal and discovered what foods she ate caused her the most discomfort and elimated those. She also started taking a whole food supplement called Juice Plus which she raves about how much it helped her. You can go to www.juiceplus.com/+jr08396 good luck.

Answer 9

I would go to a physician first to make certain there was no bowel obstruction. If there was no blockage I would increase my intake of fruit, and vegetables. I would also use a tablespoon of cod liver oil on a daily basis. That combination should keep things moving.
one other thing to take into consideration would be the use of herbs. Senna leaf would be the best natural laxative for your condition.
If the problem is that serious you might want to consider colonic irrigation for starters

Answer 10

there are many natural methods that help some people, but not others. if you suffer from chronic constipation, the best thing to do is to clean your intestinal track of all waste & other things collected in it so that you don't have future problems.

check out this link for Colonix - it's FABULOUS!

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