Showing posts with label prevent constipation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label prevent constipation. Show all posts

Saturday, September 15, 2012

4 Ways to Relieve Constipation

 
1. Take Magnesium at Bedtime
The mineral magnesium is a natural muscle relaxant and helps with nerve function. By taking 300 mg of magnesium before you go to bed, it encourages your intestines to move food along while you are asleep. This makes it easier to go to the bathroom when you get up in the morning, thus reducing the chances for constipation. Read more...

Monday, January 9, 2012

What is Constipation?

Constipation is one of those problems that most people experience at some point in their life but rarely talk about.  It is most common gastrointestinal complaint in the United States. Most often than not constipation affects women and the elderly, however everyone is susceptible to have constipation. Constipation is a symptom of disorder of bowel function, which makes bowel movements infrequent and difficult. Most often constipation is a temporary problem however there is a small percentage of cases where constipation can lead to more serious problems. Read more...

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Prevent Constipation in Everyday Life


Constipation can be an awkward, embarrassing problem, even though most of the population will experience it at one point throughout their life. Most cases of constipation are not serious and can be prevented and alleviated through diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. In more serious cases constipation persists, so it is necessary to consult your doctor to evaluate your condition. Read more...

Friday, January 6, 2012

Herbal Laxatives to Treat Constipation

Constipation is a gastrointestinal problem that affects almost everyone at some point in his or her life. Constipation causes painful or difficult bowel movements. When you experience constipation, initially reducing pain and eliminating hardened or dried stool from the bowels is the first objective. Laxatives, stool softeners, and colon cleanses are widely available for possible treatment of constipation. However, the use of these products can have severe side effects as well as a risk of colon dependency. Herbs and spices have been used for thousands of years for all different types of diseases, conditions and symptoms. Herbal remedies are available to relieve constipation. There are three types of herbal laxatives used to treat constipation- a bulking agent, mild laxative, and purgative or stimulant. Read more...

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Foods To Relieve Constipation

If you have ever experienced constipation, which most people have at some point in their life, you know that it can be painful, embarrassing and uncomfortable. What most people don’t realize is that an unhealthy diet that lacks water and fiber can cause the slow, sluggish elimination that causes constipation. Therefore a healthy balanced diet can actually relieve and prevent constipation from occurring. Read more...

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