Introduction to home remedies for constipation

Constipation

Do you think you have constipation? Maybe you think it is healthy to have a bowel movement every day. But in fact, the need to defecate varies from person to person. For some people, three times a day may be normal; for others, three times a week may be enough. In fact, many people suffer from psychological constipation. They think they are constipated, but in fact they are not.

The vast majority of constipation occurs due to the fast-paced modern lifestyle, such as too refined diet, lack of sufficient fiber and drinking too little water, life stress, lack of exercise, untimely defecation, etc. It can also be a side effect of certain medications, such as iron supplements, pain relievers, stimulants, etc. Constipation also occurs in women during pregnancy, and the elderly and women are the most susceptible to constipation.

Persistent chronic constipation will bring about many pathologies, including hemorrhoids, flatulence, insomnia, headache, bad breath, varicose veins, obesity, indigestion, diverticulitis, appendicitis, hernia, large intestine, etc. Diabetes, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, depression, etc. can also cause constipation symptoms.

It is very important to keep the intestines unobstructed every day. Under normal circumstances, the body will excrete waste after 18-24 hours. If it exceeds, harmful toxins will begin to be produced.

Home treatment measures

●Increase fiber intake

Each of us needs to increase fiber intake. The American Dietetic Association stipulates that we should consume at least 30 grams of fiber a day. grams of fiber, but many people don’t get even half of the requirement. Increasing fiber intake is actually easy to do, just eat more whole grains, fruits and fresh vegetables. Foods with high fiber content include wheat bran, coarsely processed cereals, cooked beans, plums, figs, grapes, popcorn, pears, and stone fruits. These foods are rich in fiber and trace elements, but low in calories. It is very low and is a good health food. Note that fiber intake should be gradually increased to avoid excessive flatulence.

●Drink more water

Another most important dietary item to deal with constipation is water. Ingesting a large amount of water is necessary to soften the body and promote its passage through the colon. How much water is needed? What is enough? Adults need at least 6 glasses of water a day, 8 glasses is better. While a variety of liquids are effective, the best option is plain water.

●More exercise

Regular exercise can promote intestinal peristalsis, speed up the passage of waste products through the small intestine, shorten the time that these waste products that may cause cancer are in contact with tissues, thereby solving the problem of constipation. Walking is especially helpful for pregnant women. In many pregnant women, the growth of the fetus affects the peristalsis of the intestines. Pregnant women should walk for 20-30 minutes every day, and be careful not to be too breathless while walking.

●Develop good living habits

Defecating on time every day is a good living habit. A person should start cultivating it from childhood, and he will benefit from it throughout his life. Modern busy life has made many people accustomed to going to the toilet only when they have time, instead of following the body's reaction. As a result, long-term defecation gradually leads to constipation. It’s not too late to change your bad bowel habits. The best time to go to the toilet is after a meal, because the food in the stomach will promote intestinal peristalsis. You may wish to sit on the toilet for 10 minutes after each meal, even if you don’t have a bowel movement. . If you persist for a month or even a few months, you will get the rewards you deserve.

●Relax your mood

When you are nervous or under too much pressure, your mouth will tremble, your heart will beat faster, and your intestines will stop peristalsis. In fact, this is a kind of resistance or Escape mechanism. If you're feeling stressed about constipation, try relaxing and listening to some upbeat music. Or laugh heartily, because when you laugh, it vibrates your belly, which has a massage effect on the intestines, helps digestion, relieves stress and tension, and helps prevent constipation.

●Use laxatives with caution

Laxatives on the market are usually effective, but they can easily make users addicted. If you take too many of these chemical products, your intestines will become dependent on them, making constipation worse.

●Safe natural laxatives

The main ingredient in natural laxatives sold in pharmacies is usually ground psyllium, which is a super concentrated fiber. It is non-addictive and generally safe to use, even over long periods of time. However, when taking these laxatives, you must drink them with plenty of water (read the instructions for use carefully) to prevent them from sticking to the intestines.

●Beware of certain medicinal plants

Medicinal plants that can treat constipation include aloe vera juice, senna leaves, rhubarb, and cascara bark. These products are very effective. , but they must be taken with caution. Laxatives made from certain medicinal plants are the same as chemical laxatives. It should not be overused.

●Occasionally use enemas

If constipation lasts for several weeks and any fiber is ineffective, you have to resort to enemas or corticosteroids. They work faster and are useless if used occasionally. However, if used regularly, they may also lead to rectal dependence on them, making constipation worse.

You can use lemon or coffee enema. Never use soapy water, which may irritate the intestines. When purchasing cork openers, use only glycerin products and avoid harsh chemical products.

●Use drugs and crystal supplements with caution

Many drugs may cause or aggravate constipation. Common ones include antacids containing aluminum or calcium, antihistamine and antiparkinsonian drugs, calcium Supplements, diuretics, anesthetics, phenothiazines, tranquilizers, tricyclic stimulants, etc.

●Do not use excessive force

It is not wise to vigorously attempt to relieve constipation. It may cause hemorrhoids and anal rupture, which is not only painful, but also makes constipation worse by narrowing the anal opening. Overexertion can also raise your blood pressure and slow your heartbeat. Liqi is an elderly patient with constipation. If he suffers from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, it may even bring serious consequences.

Patients with high blood pressure should pay attention to keeping their stools smooth. ． When constipated, do not strain to defecate. Long-term constipation can induce anal fissures, hemorrhoids, and rectal cancer. It may also increase blood pressure due to straining to defecate, induce stroke, etc., so you need to pay attention to it.

Nutrition and diet therapy

A healthy diet is always the right choice. Eating more whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables is the only way to prevent constipation. Here are some simple and effective diets A good remedy, you might as well give it a try.

●Homemade natural laxative

Psyllium seeds are an effective natural laxative. When combined with water, they form a gel that increases the volume of feces. Flaxseed helps soften stools. You can buy it from a Chinese medicine store and prepare it yourself, which can save you a lot of money. Mix 2 parts psyllium, 1 part linseed, and 1 part oat bran and grind them together to create a super high-fiber blend. Make a paste of this mixture with water and take 1-2 spoonfuls every night before going to bed. Plums (dried plums) are also one of the best natural laxatives.

●Taking acidophilus

Continuous use of laxatives will eliminate bacteria in the small intestine and cause chronic constipation. If you often use laxatives, you need to take acidophilus to replenish the good bacteria.

●Pay attention to certain foods

Certain foods can cause constipation in some people, but have no effect or exactly the opposite on others. For example, milk may cause severe constipation in some people but diarrhea in others. If your constipation is caused by colon spasm, you should avoid foods that cause gas, such as beans, broccoli, and kale. If your constipation is severely painful, you may have colon spasms.

●Foods to avoid

Avoid using too much pure vegetable oil, such as rapeseed oil, olive oil or soybean oil, etc. It is not that the oil itself is bad, but when you ingest it These plant-derived pure oils can easily cause constipation and many other digestive problems. The problem with these oils is that they form a film in the stomach, making it difficult for carbohydrates and proteins to be digested in the stomach and small intestine. This delays adequate digestion by about 20 hours and causes food putrefaction, gas, toxins and other substances to accumulate in the colon and large intestine.

Avoid foods that will stimulate mucosal secretions. Do not eat dairy products, white flour or sugar products. Eat fresh fruits, raw green leafy vegetables, and brown rice every day.

●Don’t eat too much

People prone to colon spasm should also avoid large meals to avoid dilating the digestive tract and making constipation more serious.

●A glass of water when you wake up early

This is an ancient secret recipe. When you wake up every morning, you can drink a large glass of water, preferably with some lemon juice. It is effective in cleansing the colon and preventing constipation.

●Supplementary nutrients

① Reed wilting juice

1/2 standard each morning and evening. It has healing and bowel cleansing effects and also softens stool.

② Glucose mannitol or aerobic colon cleansing agent (ABc)

Use before meals with a large glass of water. Do not use with other supplements or medications. Especially suitable for people with high or low blood sugar problems. Forms heaps and improves colon function.

③ Acidophilus

Milk-free acidophilus, 1 teaspoon each, 2 times a day. Maintain the survival of benign probiotics in the small intestine and enable them to quickly pass through the stomach and reach the small intestine.

④Apple pectin

500 mg per day. Source of fiber to help resolve constipation. Eating raw apples is also effective.

⑤ Comprehensive digestive enzymes

2 capsules after meals. If you have ulcers, avoid brands containing hydrochloric acid.

⑥ Comprehensive vitamin and mineral complex

Dosage according to product instructions. Constipation leads to malabsorption, resulting in vitamin and mineral deficiencies that need to be supplemented.

⑦ Vitamin B complex adds vitamin B12

50 mg before meals. Helps digest fat, sugar, and protein.

⑧ Vitamin D plus calcium and magnesium

The dosage is 400 mg, 1500 mg and 750 mg per day respectively. Prevent colon cancer.

⑨ Vitamin E

400IU before meals. Helps the colon heal.

●Healthy medicinal diet

①Shiitake mushroom and peach kernel soup

500 grams of mushrooms, 200 grams of fresh peach kernels, 550 ml of chicken soup, refined salt, cooking wine, wet starch, and white sugar Moderate amount. Steam the fresh peach kernels in a pot and set aside.

Add refined salt, cooking wine, and sugar to the chicken soup, bring to a boil, then add ripe peach kernels and soaked shiitake mushrooms, cook thoroughly, and thicken with wet starch. Can be eaten with meals. It has a laxative effect and is suitable for constipation.

② Five-nut porridge

10 grams each of sesame seeds, pine nuts, walnut kernels, peach kernels (peeled, sharpened, fried), sweet almonds, 200 grams of japonica rice, and appropriate amount of sugar. Mix 5 kernels, grind them into pieces, and cook them with japonica rice until they become gruel. When eating, add sugar. Take it every morning and evening. It has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, moistening dryness and smoothing the intestines, and is suitable for habitual constipation caused by Qi and blood deficiency in middle-aged and elderly people.

③ Pine nut porridge

15 grams of pine nuts and 30 grams of japonica rice. First cook the japonica rice to make porridge, then grind the pine nuts and water to make a paste, put it into the porridge, and boil it for 2-3 minutes. Eat on an empty stomach, 3 times a day. This porridge moistens the intestines and relieves constipation, and is suitable for constipation caused by insufficient Qi and blood in the elderly or due to fever and body fluid damage.

④Ginger Pork Blood Spinach

300g spinach, 25g ginger, 100g pig blood, 15ml soy sauce, 3ml sesame oil, 2g refined salt, vinegar, MSG, Sichuan peppercorns A little oil each. Wash the spinach with roots, cut into sections about 5 cm long, blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, take out, drain off the water, put on a plate and shake well. Wash and slice the pig's blood, stir-fry it in hot oil, and when it's cooked, take it out and mix it with the spinach. Peel the ginger, wash and mash it to extract the juice. After the spinach and pig blood are cool, add ginger juice and other seasonings and serve with meals.

Effects: Produce body fluids and nourish blood, lower blood pressure, and facilitate bowel movement. It is suitable for senile constipation, hemorrhoids, hypertension and alcoholism.

⑤Water chestnuts, black beans and green beans

500 grams of water chestnuts, appropriate amounts of black beans, green beans, minced ginger, vegetable oil, clear soup, cooking wine, refined salt and MSG. Peel the water chestnuts, heat the vegetable oil in a pot, stir-fry the minced ginger, first stir-fry the black beans and green beans, then add the water chestnuts, cooking wine, refined salt, and clear soup, cook for about 10 minutes, add MSG, and serve with meals.

Effects: clearing away heat and reducing phlegm, relieving alcohol and eliminating accumulation, appetizing and digesting. It is suitable for dry mouth and sore throat, indigestion, dry stool, difficulty urinating, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.

●Natural herbs

The following plants can help solve constipation: cascara bark, dysentery grass, flax, goldenseal, chlorophyll of barley grass juice or wheat grass juice, and Protease, plantain, senna.

●Stand-already medicines

Those who are often constipated should prepare some constipation medicines at home, such as:

①Maren Pills, 6g each time, 2 times a day .

②Senna leaves, 10g each time, brew in boiling water for 15 minutes, drink.

③ Take 10g of Citrus aurantium, 20g of white peony root, and 5g of raw licorice in water. This recipe is suitable for people of all ages and physiques.

●Note

If constipation cannot be improved with natural fiber and herbal laxatives, you may have muscle imbalance. Normally, when the muscles in the upper part of the intestine contract, the lower part relaxes. When the muscles in the lower half are still tight and spasmodic and unable to relax, it indicates a muscle problem.

Other therapies

●Shiatsu massage therapy

Continuously press the Zusanli point on the outside of the tibia with 4 fingers under the knee to promote digestion. Continue pressing for 1 minute and then Switch to the opposite leg. Applying pressure to the Hegu point between your thumb and index finger can relieve constipation. Use the thumb or index finger of your right hand to squeeze the point on your left hand for 1 minute, then switch. Do not use this point if you are pregnant. To relieve constipation, apply pressure to the Quchi point at the outer edge of the fold in the cubital fossa. Bend your arm and use your thumb to apply pressure on this point for 1 minute, then repeat on the opposite arm. Compressing the Qihai point, which is 3 fingers below the navel, can relieve recurring pain caused by constipation. Use your index finger to press inward as hard as you can, then take a slow, deep breath to relax and exhale.

●Practice yoga

Cobra pose is a posture that regulates digestive function. Lie on your stomach with your head flat on the floor and legs together. Place your hands, palms down, under your shoulders, with your elbows close to your sides. Inhale, raise your head and chest at the same time, keeping your face perpendicular to the ground. Look up as much as you can. Note that you can only lift your upper body and keep your navel close to the ground. Maintain this position for 3-6 seconds. Exhale and slowly lower your head and chest. Just do it 4 times a day.

The knee-chest position can promote gastrointestinal function and flatulence. In an upright position, with your hands hanging down, raise your right knee close to your face. Grab your right ankle with your right hand, hold your right knee with your left hand, keep it as close to your chest as possible, and hold for 6-8 seconds. Then switch to the other leg. Do this 3 times a day.

●Regular fasting can also help

Qingmi’s fasting in the second volume.

●Danger Signs

Constipation may indicate some underlying serious disease, although it does not occur very frequently.

*Constipation itself is usually not a serious problem. However, if severe symptoms occur, last for more than three weeks, have difficulty moving, or have blood in the stool, you should see a doctor.

*In addition, if constipation is accompanied by abdominal swelling, it may indicate intestinal obstruction.

*If your stool smells bad and you feel a burning sensation in your anus, this may be a sign of acidemia.

*If a normally healthy person suddenly develops frequent constipation accompanied by changes in the shape of the stool such as flattening or thinning, he should go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to rule out the possibility of tumor.

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