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By Corwin Brown [ 22/04/2008 ] Publishing Free Articles Zone articles is subject to our Publisher's Terms Of Service |
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Constipation is usually associated with three things, the pain in bowel movement and the inability to have bowel movement after a long period of straining in the stool and the absence of bowel movement after several days, which is generally three days or more. However, there is really no clear definition on what would constitute a person suffering from constipation because bathroom patterns vary from one person to the next.
Foods that have special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apricots (dried), avocados, chicory, coconut, dandelion (yes get out in your garden and eat those dandelion leaves, so long as they have no chemicals on them!), dates, endive, figs, flaxseed, grapes, mango's, olive, papayas, parsley, persimmons, pineapple, prunes, rhubarb, soybeans, turnips, walnuts, watercress.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus encourages more efficient digestion and maintains intestinal health which is central to the treatment of Constipation. Flaxseed and Psyllium are used in the treatment of Constipation as they are good sources of fiber that can promote regular bowel movements. Flaxseed also contains essential fatty acids which have anti-inflammatory properties. Vitamin c is required for formation of connective tissue and plays an important role in maintaining proper immune function. Vitamin C and Magnesium are believed to have gentle laxative properties - an important aspect of the treatment of Constipation.
Water is very important to keep the intestines working well. Drink a glass of water early in the morning. For better results, keep the water overnight in a copper vessel and drink it when you wake up in the morning.
The best and simplest medicine is to drink a glass of lemon juice in water with a pinch of salt in it. This will treat any kind of constipation that may be present.
Green and leafy vegetables especially spinach, french beans, tomatoes, lettuce onions, cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, celery, turnip, pumpkin, peas, beets, asparagus and carrots have immense nutritive value.
Grapes have proved very beneficial in overcoming constipation. The combination of the properties of the cellulose, sugar, and organic acid in grapes make them a laxative food. Their field of action is not limited to clearing the bowels only. They also tone up the stomach and intestines and relieve the most chronic constipation. One should take at least 350 gm of this fruit daily to achieve the desired results. When fresh grapes are not available, raisins, soaked in water, can be used. Raisins should be soaked for twenty-four to forty-eight hours. This will make them swell to the original size of the grapes. They should be eaten early in the morning, along with the water in which they have been soaked.
Intake of food should be regularized, and lot of vegetables and fruits should be included in our diet.
Mix 4 gm's of Senna leaves, 3 gm's of pulp of Amaltas, 5 gm's of rose buds and 5 gm's of harad. Now you may take this mixture with milk, at night. Don't take it with water.
You may take sufficient amount of liquids - water, milk, and other liquids so as to reduce the dryness of the intestines, which will help in curing constipation fast.
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