Constipation is considered as the mother of all ailments in traditional medicine. This statement probably is an exaggeration but constipation definitely is a source of many ailments. Scientific studies have shown that upto 80% of immune system is dependent on a healthy digestive system, constipation causes a lot of issues which range from acne, lack of energy, backache, diabetes etc. Constipation can cause anal fissures (cuts) in the rectum, burning, feeling of incomplete relief etc. If you are looking for the best natural cure of constipation, then read on.
To cure constipation, you first have to know the reasons and then fix the reason which is applicable to you. By following some simple steps you can avoid constipation permanently.
The most common reasons for constipation are these:
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Lack of exercise
- Diseases like Crohn’s, Colitis, IBS, Diabetes etc.
- Genetics
- Use of some allopathic medicines
The first 2 things in the above list are relatively easy to fix.
Constipation due to diseases and genetic reasons results in either a stool which is hard & dry, meaning that the intestines are not secreting enough enzymes for the digestion to work OR a stool which is long like a snake meaning that the peristaltic action of the intestines is not working. Homeopathy can help in these symptoms.
Three things can form the basis of natural cure of constipation without the use of any medicine. Those things are:
- Eating enough fiber (soluble & insoluble fiber)
- Drinking enough water
- Doing moderate exercise
Just telling that you have to eat fiber is not enough. If you eat the wrong type of fiber, you will worsen the problem. You need to understand the difference between SOLUBLE and INSOLUBLE fiber.
If you have a tendency towards constipation then you need to add INSOLUBLE fiber to your diet. A few good sources of insoluble fiber are broccoli, whole wheat, bran, husk etc. This fiber stimulates good bowel movement and adds the needed roughage to form adequate stool..
SOLUBLE fiber slows down digestion and helps REDUCE CHOLESTEROL but doesn’t help with constipation. A few good sources of soluble fiber are apple, oats, banana etc.
The importance of drinking water can’t be emphasized enough for constipation. The simple test to see if you are well hydrated and drinking enough water is that your urine should be clear, not yellow or any other color.
Exercising moderately improves the digestive process & avoids constipation. Exercising vigorously will have the opposite effect and make constipation worse. There are several complex reasons for it. So if you want to help reduce constipation, you should do brisk walk or light jogging for 20-30 minutes daily, 5 days a week.
Diseases like Crohn’s, Colitis and IBS seriously affect the digestive system, the peristaltic action of intestines and passing of stool. A homeopathic medicine which is carefully chosen based on your constitution (personality type), it cures several other health issues which were generated due to a poor digestive system e.g. acne, psoriasis, eczema, hairfall, weak nalls premature greying of hair etc. A poor digestive system causes poor assimilation of essential nutrients & minerals in the body and due to this poor assimilation, the deficiencies of these nutrients occur. You fix the digestion, which will fix the constipation and all other issues which came due to it.
Most ailments respond well to homeopathic treatment but if you are on some allopathic medicines which can’t be stopped and are causing constipation, then you can use homeopathic treatment in conjunction with your allopathic treatment to ease your constipation.
If you are living a healthy lifestyle, not consuming allopathic medicines & still have constipation, you should try homeopathic treatment as it has the potential to cure constipation caused due to genetic factors.
In addition to this article, please read our blog on Healthy Living Guidelines
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