Constipation is the result of slower transit, causing stools to remain in the colon for long periods of time and become dehydrated, making it difficult to evacuate them.
Constipation has several causes: taking medication, changing diet, hormonal variation (pregnancy), stress, we can also have constipation on period.
But most of the time it is benign, but it can also be the symptom of more serious diseases such as: colon injury, irritable bowel syndrome...
If your constipation lasts more than 3 days, consult a doctor.
Many natural remedies and tips exist to relieve you of occasional and benign constipation, we have grouped some of them together for you.
CONSTIPATION TREATMENTS AND NATURAL REMEDIES
DRINK SUFFICIENT WATER
Consuming about 1, 5 to 2 liters of water per day and this every day would be a first step to relieve constipation.
Consume 1 tablespoon of olive oil on an empty stomach every morning until the constipation disappears.
VEGETABLE CASTOR OIL
Consume 1 to 2 teaspoons on an empty stomach in the morning, this remedy is ultra effective within 8 hours you will be relieved of your constipation.
BAKING SODA
After each meal, consume 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water, the effect will be magical.
Avoid doing so during pregnancy.
LINSEEDS
In 200 ml of water, add 1 tablespoon of linseed, drink, the pectin contained in the linseed will swell on contact with the water in the digestive tract and will facilitate the evacuation of stool.
Prohibited to pregnant women and children under 12 years of age in the event of intestinal obstruction.
PRUNES
Frequent consumption of prunes promotes stool evacuation, everyone knows the laxative properties of this fruit, which are well established.
OAT BRAN
Eat oat care because oats contain soluble and insoluble fibre that will soften stools and improve intestinal transit.
DRY GRAPES
Eat raisins with yogurt, improve digestion and facilitate stool evacuation thanks to the fibres contained in the yogurt's raisins and probiotics.
SESAME SEEDS
Sesame oil will moisten the intestines, which will help the stool to leave the body too dry.
Add sesame seeds to each of your meals, especially your salads and why not a small sesame oil vinaigrette.
PSYLLIUM
It is a kind of plantain from India.
You can find his powder in organic grocery stores
Consume 1 to 2 tablespoons in a large glass of water each evening.
CIDER VINEGAR
It promotes the development and renewal of the intestinal flora, it improves digestion.
1 tablespoon in a glass of water after each meal.
CONSTIPATION PREVENTION
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
Regular physical activity
Do not hold back when you want to have a bowel movement.
Eat lots of soups and broths
Favour high-fibre foods Eat good fat (olive oil, avocado, nuts) to lubricate the intestines
NB: Always refer to your doctor, these are home remedies based on our personal research and not medical prescriptions.
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