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Relief from constipation

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Diet is the best solution

Eat diet full of high fibre such as:

  • Vegetables – Broccoli, carrots, beetroot, cauliflower, bitter gourd, eggplant, collard greens, swiss chard, beans, in essence dark colored vegetables
  • Fruit – avocado, apple, black berry, raspberry, banana, blueberry, guava, strawberries, oranges, pears, kiwifruit, pomegranate, prunes, mango, passion fruit, etc.
  • Legumes – lentils, peas, broad beans, chickpeas, soybeans
  • Wholegrains – brown rice, buckwheat, sorghum, barley, oats, millet, quinoa, bulgur, oatmeal, etc.
  • Nuts – almonds, peanuts
  • Chines seeds
  • NB: Take at least 8 glasses of water per day
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Exercising regularly

Rub your tummy to stimulate functionality

Symptoms to diagnose constipation

  • Fewer than three stools a week
  • Hard, or dry lumpy stools
  • A feeling that not all stool has been passed
  • A feeling that a rectum is blocked
  • The need to use a finger to pass stool

Natural Laxatives

  • Mineral oil lubricates, coat the stool, making it easy to pass
  • Stool softener like docusate sodium and magnesium, prevents hard stools by increasing water absorption
  • Magnesium citrate or magnesium hydroxide
  • Castor oil
  • Cot liver oil
  • Sorbitol
  • Coffee can stimulate bowel movement too
  • Enemas can also be used, that is, introducing liquid into the rectum to stimulate bowel movement. Consider warm water or saline enemas

NB: The above remedies can be used as a quick fix for constipation but they should not be prolonged, unless used under doctor’s guidance

Herbal Teas

  • Black forest tea
  • Green tea
  • Rhubarb
  • Dndelion root
  • Slippery elm
  • Ginger lemon tea
  • Black forest tea
  • Cascara sagrada / buckthorn
  • Senna leaves

Dose and Preparation

  • Steep the black forest tea leaves or tea bag in hot water for 2-3 minutes
  • For morning relief take one cup at bed time

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