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Natural Ways to Treat Constipation

February 20, 2009

Constipation is a problem of infrequent bowel movement which affects people of all ages. Generally caused due to intake of unhealthy diet lacking in essential fiber and fluids, constipation can lead to toxins developing in the body.

Also, constipation can lead to abdominal cramps, pain, and a feeling of bloating. Given below are some natural ways by which you can treat your constipation problem.

As mentioned above, dehydration or lack of fluid intake is a prime reason for constipation. Thus, improve your dietary habits and increase your intake of water and fluids. However, minimize and even avoid intake of alcohol or caffeine as they dehydrate the body.

Along with liquids, your body also needs fiber intake and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Here are some which can help you naturally treat the problem of constipation. An apple a day keeps the doctor away fits here perfectly.

It has been found that eating apple every day in the morning can help prevent and treat constipation. Similarly, fresh juices of oranges in the morning are quite effective. Other fruits that are quite effective for treating constipation include mangoes and guavas.

Along with improving your diet, here are some natural ways to ward off the problem of constipation. Having dates with milk or drinking half a cup of cabbage juice twice daily or a mixed juice of carrot and spinach are effective ways of treating constipation the natural way.

Another effective juice for constipation can be made by mixing half cup olive oil with half a cup of orange juice. Also, before going to bed, drink a glass of boiled and cooled water with one spoon of honey added in it. Swallowing a teaspoon of linseeds before each meal is also helpful.

Thus, follow the above given tips to naturally get rid of the problem of constipation.


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