Remedial Treatment for Constipation

15 July, 2009 No Comment

This malfunction of digestive systems is known as constipation. The weight and volume of the bowel reduces, the evacuation of the bowels is incomplete and bowel movements are few and far between.

This ailment is not only troublesome but gives rise to may other complication owing to toxins being released into the blood stream and the body. Sicknesses like cancer, cataract, high blood pressure, arthritis, rheumatism and appendicitis are caused by this condition.

Consuming an excess of refined foods, weakness of the muscles of the abdomen, low fluid intake, and a diet which is low in fibre content are several causes for constipation. The best solutions for constipation are natural home remedies which not only combat the sickness but also supply the necessary nutrition in a way that causes no side effects. Here are some:

Remedial Treatment at Home for Constipation

The easiest and most effectual method is to drink a minimum of six to eight glassfuls of water every day to aid digestion and absorb nutrients. An intake of about two tablespoons of molasses at night is a remedy that can be taken with prune juice, any fruit juice or milk. Half a cup of cabbage juice taken a couple of times every day combats constipation.

A popular natural cure is to soak 10 or 12 seedless grapes in some milk and then boil the milk. Strain and drink the milk while chewing the grapes at the same time. Five or ten grams of Spiegel seeds soaked in about 200 grams of warm milk can be taken at bedtime with some sugar added in. Alternatively soak two teaspoons of the seeds in water for six hours, add sugar and take at bedtime.

A useful home remedy is to drink some water kept overnight in a copper container, the next morning on an empty stomach. Mix a quarter teaspoon of Epsom salt into half a glass of water and drink. Drink half a cup of orange juice with an equal quantity of olive oil. Equal amounts of spinach and carrot juice blended to make a bedtime drink is another good natural treatment for constipation.

Before mealtime you could also take a teaspoon of linseed with some water to provide the necessary lubrication for bowel movement. Sour lime juice with a half tsp of salt added into hot water is also a good drink to combat constipation.