Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Home Remedies For Constipation

Constipation is a very common digestive disorder that affects people of all ages. Constipation causes difficulty passing stools and may even lead a person to strain too much to empty the excessively hard stools.

*Make a habit of cleansing
your colon pipes 2 to 3 times
a day to stay healthy*
Prefer more fiber food
Other symptoms are bloated abdomen, abnormally small or large stools, acidity, loss of appetite, bloated sensation, bad breath, headache, depression, acne, and mouth ulcer.

Some of the main causes of constipation are lack of fiber in the diet, insufficient water intake, irregular defecation habit, lack of physical activity, weakness of abdominal muscles, hemorrhoids, consuming alcohol, stress, anxiety, depression, intake of certain medications, and laxative abuse.

Split Peas, Broad peas (chikkudu) and Dry peas has (>16 grams) of highest fiber among all the foods.
Beans & Lentils has (> 10 grams ) of fiber, from highest to lowest in the order are Navy Beans, Pinto Beans, Lentils, Kidney & Lima Beans, Black beans, Chickpeas.

•Take 2 to 3 Prunes before every meal. 
*Daily have a small glass of carrot + orange juice on empty stomach.

*Be physically active in the day. Go for long walks. Play a sport. YOGA for an hour.
*Keep your-self happy. Meditate before you sleep. Have a joyful sleep.
*Always chew your food longer in your mouth, and eat slowly for better digestion.

Home Remedies:

Natural home remedy using Wheatgrass Juice:
Wheatgrass juice works magically. Mix wheatgrass powder in a glass of warm water. 
Drink twice a day. First in the morning on empty stomach, and in the evening. You will notice soon much relief from constipation.

*Natural home remedy using Desi Ghee: The consumption of spoonful ghee (clarified butter) with prunes on a daily basis few minutes before a meal does wonders for the digestive system. If you eat ghee with processed sugar, it is digested and turns into fat. But ghee without sugar can cleanse, heal, and lubricate the alimentary canal. Additionally, the cleansing of the colon will manifest as a certain glow and aliveness in the skin.

Natural home remedy using Water and Fiber Foods:
Most often, the cause of constipation is a lack of fiber in the diet. Fiber is a kind of material that binds to water in the intestine. This adds volume to the stool and the water softens the stool.

Natural home remedy using Lemon, Honey and Rock Salt:
1. Take 1 glass lukewarm water
2. Squeeze ½ lemon in it
3. Add pinch of rock salt
4. Add 1 tsp honey
5. Mix well
6. Drink every morning on an empty stomach.

Or

Drink Amla + Aloe Vera Juice in PM evening.
Drink alkaline water with chia or basil seeds mixed in your water bottle.

Eat Raisins soaked overnight along with the soaked water early in morning on empty stomach. 

*Get your Enema done once in 6 months at near by ayurvedic clinic only.

Natural home remedy using Prunes with organic Castor oil + Water:
1. Take a glass of prune juice, or eat dried prunes.
https://www.wikihow.com/Relieve-Constipation-With-Castor-Oil
Prunes are high in fiber. They also contain sorbitol, a stool-loosening sugar that naturally helps relieve constipation. Don’t go overboard with prune consumption.
*Prunes should start working within a few hours. This will help your bowel movement more quickly and smoothly through your colon. Note: Abruptly changing your fiber intake can cause gas and bloating, so gradually increase your dietary fiber intake over a few meals. Experts recommend that you get at least 20 to 35 grams of any dietary fiber each day.

Natural home remedy using Fennel Seed powder:
1. Take 1 glass of warm water
2. Add ½ tsp fennel seed powder
3. Mix well
4. Drink at bedtime

Natural home remedy using Figs:
Figs are very high in fiber and act as a natural laxative. Those suffering from chronic constipation should include figs in their diet. For the treatment of constipation, both fresh and dried figs can be used. When fresh figs are available, eat them with their skin on. The skin contains most of the fiber and calcium.
1.Take two to three almonds and dried figs.
2.Soak them in water for a few hours.
3.Peel the almonds and grind the ingredients.
4.Take this paste with one tablespoon of honey at night.

Natural home remedy using Flax and Chia Seeds:
Flaxseed has many medicinal properties along with tons of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Also, flaxseed has a laxative property, which can be very useful in curing mild to very serious cases of constipation.
•Mix one tablespoon of flaxseed in a glass of water and allow it to rest for two to three hours. Drink the water daily before going to bed. In the morning, your bowel movement will be much better.
•Alternatively, you can simply eat two to three tablespoons of ground flaxseed with a glass of water.


Natural home remedy using Collard Greens Or Kale:
Collard greens and Kale leafs are really good for the digestive tract, especially when you are suffering from constipation. Raw leafy greens has various components that can cleanse, reconstruct, and regenerate the whole intestinal tract.
•To get rid of constipation, you must include greens in your diet. You can eat it either raw or cooked, depending on how you like it.
•If you have severe constipation, drink a mixture of one-half glass of raw Collard greens or Kale juice and one-half glass of water, twice daily. Within a few days, you will get much relief.
Note: Spinach has also good fiber, but it should be taken cooked, not raw juice, as it has more content of oxalic acid, which is not good for health when eaten raw.

*It is essential to eat high-fiber foods like split peas, beans, lentils, red potatoes, carrots, brown rice, prunes, wheat germ, fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, all kinds of nuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, broccoli, dry peas, coconut and so on. You can also opt for fiber supplements.

Also, when suffering from constipation, it is very important to drink enough fluids. Make sure to drink about eight to 10 glasses of water daily. Perk up the taste of plain water with a little something extra by infusing it with a subtle flavor. Herbs like mint leaves, mint extract, basil leaves and rosemary sprigs can also be used. You can also use orange slices, pineapple chunks, lemon wedges, cucumber slices, watermelon chunks, berries, grapes and other citrus fruits, whether fresh or frozen.

For best results, put water in a copper vessel overnight and drink it first thing in the morning. This will stimulate bowel movements and give you good results within a few days.

Along with water, you can also drink fresh vegetable juice and fruit juice throughout the day. Avoid alcoholic beverages and caffeine as both cause dehydration and can make your condition worse.
Remember that you need to follow the remedies for some time to find out which suits you best. If, however, the problem is not solved with these natural treatments, contact your doctor.



List of foods that has HIGH Fiber (Eat 100% organic):
Split peas, Broad peas (chikkudu) and Dry peas has (>16 grams) of highest fiber among all the foods.

Beans & Lentils has (> 10 grams) of fiber in the order from highest to lowest are Navy Beans, Pinto Beans, Lentils, Kidney & Lima Beans, Black beans, Chickpeas..

•Whole Grains (3 to 8 grams): Quinoa, Millets, Raagulu, Amaranth, Oats, Brown rice.

Steam Veggies having (>5 grams) of fiber are Peas, Avocados, Wheatgrass juice, Collard Greens, Artichokes, Broccoli, Okra, Drum Sticks, Kale, Spinach, Carrots, and Red Potatoes.

*Amla (Indian gooseberry) + Aloe vera juice

Fruits having (2 to 8 grams) of fiber: Guava, Raspberries, Cranberries, Pears, Blueberries,
Blackberries, Pomegranate, Amla, Papaya, Apples, Carrots + Oranges with pulp, PlumsMangoes, Peaches, Riped Bananas, Kiwis, and Pineapple.

Dry coconut has lots of fiber than fresh. Both are good.

Ghee without sugar can cleanse, heal, and lubricate the alimentary canal. Additionally, the cleansing of the colon will manifest as a certain glow and aliveness in the skin.

Seeds and Nuts having (< 6 grams of fiber): Chia, Flax, Sesame, Pumpkin, Fennel, and Sunflower seeds, Pistachio, Almonds and Peanuts.

*Sprouts and Isabgol has lots of fiber, good for constipation relief.

Dry fruits: Prunes, Figs, Goji, Dates, Raisins, and Apricots.

All-Time Best Spices: Cinnamon, Fenugreek, Curry Leaves, Turmeric, Parsley, Basil, and Lemons.

Note:
*Fruits should be taken only on empty stomach, along with the pulp.  (Note: Fiber in the juice cleans the blockages in the blood, whereas fiber in the pulp cleans the pipes).



Delicious Almond OATS Smoothie:
Oats, known for its high soluble fiber content, absorbs the extra fat and flushes it out of the system. This smoothie on its own can be had for a healthy, filling breakfast.

Ingredients:
 4 tbsp - Oats
 3 cups - Milk (Almond or Soya)
 10 Dates
 6 Almonds
 Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Garnish with sliced almonds and dates on the top.

Foods to Avoid Completely:
Meats, Unripe Bananas, Pasta, Pizza, Buns, Burgers, Deep Fry's, White polished Rice, White bread, Cakes, Chocolates, Jam, Refined white flours (Maida), Noodles, Ice creams, A1 (Milk, Yogurt), Biscuits, Eggs, Seafood, Processed Foods, Beverages, Smoking, and Alcohol.

Unripe (green) banana makes the stool hard, worsens constipation
Whereas
Ripe (yellow/ brown) banana softens the stool, relieves the constipation