Cure Constipation May 10, 2009
Using Natural Remedies For Constipation.
There are two basic types of constipation – organic and functional. Organic constipation is a result of some physical change, obstruction, or distortion in your colon. This type of constipation needs immediate attention from a doctor.
This article only covers Functional Constipation. This type of constipation is a result of not following a proper diet, drinking enough fluids, having good emotional health and not having a good lifestyle – a lifestyle that promotes good movement of digested foods through the intestines and colon.
Even though there are many definitions for constipation, constipation is simply a condition where the fecal matter traveling through your colon remains too long in your colon before traveling out the rectum.
Constipation is a symptom and not a disease. It is a condition that tells you your colon is not working properly or that you have some underlying gastrointestinal disease you are not aware of.
Constipation may be a warning that your diet and lifestyle are causing an imbalance in your body. It is a symptom that many people ignore or that many people try to eliminate by using unnatural and oftentimes dangerous drugstore laxatives.
Drugstore laxatives should be avoided when you have constipation. They can become habit-forming, damage your colon, and have nasty side effects if used too long. They sometimes have the tendency of creating the problem you are trying relieve – constipation.
To keep your body in chemical balance, it is important to use only natural remedies for constipation. Natural remedies such as herbs and foods bring into the colon those nutrients that can build up your colon and reactivate your natural peristaltic action.
As you use natural remedies, keep in mind that one particular remedy may not work for you. You may have to try a different remedy or increase dosage of the one you are using. If you supply what your body needs by using a specific remedy, then you will get results from using that remedy.
Experimenting is part of finding out what remedy is best for you. There are many different natural remedies you can choose from. Look on the internet for “natural remedies for constipation” and you will find many listings.
Keep in mind that most remedies should be used only for a short time, two to four days and not longer than 2 weeks. They should only be used for the time needed to clear your constipation. This might be just 4 or 5 times or sometimes it may take several weeks.
There are some herbal combinations that can be used for longer duration. These combinations can improve your colon’s health and get your bowels moving again.
If you have constipation, the natural balance and function of your colon has been affected. But, natural remedies can bring you colon back into balance.
I used to suffer from quite bad constipation on a regular basis. It’s very uncomfortable if you have it. I think I’ve tried almost every kind of laxative on the market. The problem with these is that they don’t solve the underlying problem.
It wasn’t until I discovered food combining that my constipation problems finally stopped.
Food combining is not a new idea and first appeared over 100 years ago. It works because different types of food trigger the release of different types of digestive enzymes, some acidic and some alkaline. On their own, each type of enzyme does a great job of breaking down foods – just as nature intended. But when both types of enzymes are released at the same time that’s when constipation problems can occur.
It’s because the acid & alkaline enzymes neutralize each other, inhibiting the digestive process. The food doesn’t get broken down properly and hey presto, it’s a log jam and constipation can be the result.
You can get some more info on food combining here:
i always get constipation because most of the time i do not eat enough dietary fibers *
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