5 Natural Remedies for Constipation

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Bowel movements are essential for maintaining the health of the colon and can reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. They also help maintain your overall health by allowing the good bacteria in the gut control weight and get rid of bad bacteria.


 

Unfortunately, many people suffer from constipation, which makes having regular bowel movements difficult. If you suffer from frequent constipation, here are five natural remedies to try to get your bowels moving again.

 

Increase Water Intake

 

The most common cause of constipation is dehydration. So, to combat it, drink more water and non-caffeinated beverages. Along with constipation, being dehydrated can result in poor concentration, it helps keep skin clear, and reduces joint pain.

 

Drink at least six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day to avoid being dehydrated. By flushing out your bowels, you will be flushing toxins out of your body as well.

 

Eat More Fiber

 

A healthy diet will keep things moving through your intestines. If you have constipation, look at what you’re eating. If you eat bread, switch to whole wheat or whole grain bread. Add more fruits and vegetables to your daily diet, along with nuts, seeds, beans, and peas.

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Get More Exercise

If you’re constipated, you may wonder exactly how much poop is in your body because it can make you feel miserable for days. Fortunately, by getting more exercise, you can put an end to your misery. However, it isn’t necessary to exercise strenuously to eliminate your bowels.

Going for a walk may be more than enough exercise to clean out your system and immediately start feeling better. Add a morning walk to your normal routine or walk around the block during your lunch break to get and keep the bowels moving.

Reduce Dairy Consumption

Another cause of constipation for many people is lactose intolerance. Both children and adults may become constipated when they have milk, ice cream, or cheese due to cow’s milk protein found in dairy foods. If you’re constipated, stop eating dairy to see if that resolves the issue.

Add Ginger to Diet

If your experiencing constipation, then you may have symptoms like gas and bloating. To get relief, and move your bowels, sip some ginger tea or use ginger to make a massage oil and work it into the abdominal area.

Ginger has a warming effect on the body that can relax the bowels and help get them to eliminate waste. It also contains sesquiterpenes that can reduce digestive spasms, so it is easier to potty.

The menthol in peppermint tea can also help with constipation and other digestive issues as well.

If your stomach isn’t feeling well, and you haven’t been able to potty for a couple of days, it is important to do something to get your bowels moving. Allowing feces to remain in your intestine can cause bacteria to breed and, over time, increase the risk of colon cancer.

Many of these natural remedies for constipation can help clean out your intestines, along with any toxins in your body. If, after trying these remedies, nothing happens, consult with a physician about the possible reasons behind your constipation.

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  1. Jhoei says:

    Thanks for these suggestions as I always experience constipation.

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