Get relief from Constipation with just these change
Fiber
Fiber acts like a pipe cleaner,
scrubbing food and waste particles from your digestive tract and soaking up
water. It adds bulk to your stool, giving the muscles of your GI tract
something to grab on to, so they can keep food moving along. Aim for 20 to 35
grams of fiber a day to stay regular. Foods particularly high in fiber include
bran cereals, beans, lentils, oatmeal, almonds, barley, many vegetables, and
fresh and dried fruits. If you're constipated and taking in additional fiber,
be sure to drink more water than usual to keep your stool soft and easy to
pass.
Mint or ginger tea
Mint and ginger are both proven home
remedies to help alleviate a slew of digestive problems. Peppermint contains
menthol, which has an antispasmodic effect that relaxes the muscles of the
digestive tract. Ginger is a "warming" herb that causes the inside of
the body to generate more heat; herbalists say this can help speed up sluggish
digestion. In tea, the hot water will also stimulate digestion and help relieve
constipation. Dandelion tea is also a gentle laxative and detoxifier.
Lemon water
The citric acid in lemon juice acts
as a stimulant to your digestive system and can help flush toxins from your
body. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into a glass of water every morning, or add
lemon to tea; you may find that the refreshingly tart water not only acts as a
natural remedy to your constipation but also that it helps you drink more water
each day, which will improve your long-term digestion.
Exercise
Even a daily 10-15-minute walk can
help move food through your bowel more quickly. If you feel sleepy after a
heavy meal, try to move around instead of lying down. Jumpstarting the
digestive process can help you avoid that painfully full feeling that often
follows a large meal.




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