Relieve constipation naturally by home remedies

Constipation is a condition that can cause the person suffering from it a lot of trauma and can lead in many bigger disease. Although constipation can be a sign of a bigger problem, if your medical check up has cleared you of any serious conditions, you could use simple home remedies to relieve the discomfort. Here are a few of them that can work wonders:

Olive oil: 

Pure olive oil is more than just a healthy and tasty fat, it can also help relieve constipation. It’s not surprising really when you consider what olive oil’s texture and consistency is like- it’s practically the poster child for constipation home remedies. It stimulates your digestive system, which helps get things moving through your colon, and taken regularly it can prevent constipation as well.

In the morning consume one tablespoon of olive oil. It works best on an empty stomach, so have it before you eat anything else. If you forget, wait until later when you haven’t eaten for a while. You can mix it with a little bit of lemon juice if you like to lighten the flavor (lemon juice also acts as a natural aid for constipation.)

Use fenugreek powder

Fenugreek is a seed that acts as a laxative because it contains so much fiber. When it comes into contact with water, it expands, increasing the volume in the bowel and stimulating the intestines to contract and pass the material. No studies have been conducted to give conclusive evidence that fenugreek works.

Eat prunes and drink prune juice

Sure, prunes are the subject of constipation-related jokes, but that's because they really do help you stay regular. Prunes are especially high in fiber and contain sorbitol, a stool-loosening sugar that naturally helps relieve constipation. Sorbitol is a mild colonic stimulant that helps reduce the transit time of stool and decrease the risk of constipation.

Eat yogurt for breakfast

It contains live bacterial cultures that create the right environment for your digestive system to stay healthy and run on a regular schedule.Study provide conclusive data that it works, cultures in yogurt are thought to alter the microflora in the gut and reduce the amount of time it takes for your food to be digested and move through your system. Try adding a cup of yogurt to your daily diet. Check the label on your yogurt to make sure it contains the beneficial bacteria. Not all commercially-produced yogurt has it.

Baking soda does it all

Mix a teaspoon of baking soda with ¼ cup of warm water. Drink all of the mixture-the quicker you finish it, the better it seems to work.

Guavas (amrood or peru) 

Guavas have soluble fibre in the pulp and insoluble fiber content in the seeds . They also help with the mucus production in the anus and with peristalsis (a series of contractions within the intestinal lining that helps the passage of food in the stomach). Guavas are also a natural way to boost your immunity. 

Lemon (Nimbu) juice 

Lemon is recommended by most Ayurvedic practitioners as a quick and simple remedy for constipation. A warm glass of water with lemon and salt, first thing in the morning not only acts as a cleansing agent for the intestines, the salt content helps in quick and easy passage of stool. All you need to do is mix one teaspoon of lemon juice in a glass of warm water. Add a pinch of salt to the solution. Drink this juice on an empty stomach to relieve constipation. This juice also is a great way to detox your body. 

Figs (Anjeer)

Figs either dried or ripe, are packed with fiber and act as a great natural laxative. For relief from constipation, boil a few figs in a glass of milk, drink this mixture at night before bed. Make sure the mixture is warm when you drink it. Using a whole fruit for this purpose is much better as compared to syrups that are available commercially.

Flax seeds (Alsi) 

Flax Seeds are known for their fiber content, and can very well help you when it comes to constipation. You can mix flax seeds in your cereal every morning or just have a handful with warm water early in the morning. Fiber is an essential addition to your diet, not only does it neat constipation it also keeps hypertension at bay, fights diabetes, staves off heart disease, fights off obesity and can reduce your risk of suffering from cancer.

Castor oil (Arandi ka tel) 

Castor oil has been used for centuries as a sure shot remedy for constipation and has properties that can kill intestinal worms. If drinking a spoon of castor oil alone is not something you’d like to do, you could add a tablespoon of it in a warm glass of milk.  Have this mixture at night before bed to relieve constipation.

Spinach (Palak) Leaves especially bathua , 

Spinach have properties that cleanse, rebuild and renew the intestinal tract You can have about 100 ml of spinach juice mixed with an equal quantity of water twice daily. This home remedy is the most effective method to cure even the most stubborn cases of constipation. Read more about Drink spinach or palak juice to combat constipation.

Seed mixtures

Seed mixture with 2-3 sunflowerseeds, a few flax seeds, til or sesame seeds and almonds ground together to a fine powder can help relieve constipation. Have one tablespoon of this mixture everyday, for a week. You can add it to your salad or cereal every morning. This mixture not only provides the necessary fiber content to relieve constipation but it also helps in rejuvenating the intestinal walls.

Diet tips to relieve constipation:

In order to relieve and cure constipation, it is essential that you maintain healthy food habits. Here are a few changes you could make in your diet to relieve constipation:

·         Avoid foods that contain white flour like maida, white sugar and other processed foods. 

·         Eat light regular meals, and make sure you eat at least 3-4 hours before you go to bed. Regular meals not only keep constipation at bay.

·         Include fruits and vegetables into your daily diet.

·         Adding condiments like jeera, haldi and ajwain in your food while cooking it is a great way to help digestion. Read about the other health benefits of jeera, haldi and ajwain.

·         Drink at least eight glasses of water every day. Make sure you have a glass of warm water every morning and before you go to bed. 

Constipation is an entirely curable and manageable condition, all you need to do is keep some of these home remedies in mind and you should be well on your way to a happy morning by relieving constipation.