Common constipation, according to recent studies, affects 30% of the world?s population on a daily basis. Constipation is the leading cause of many illnesses and is linked to numerous health risks, including: cancer, vitamin and mineral deficiency, poor immune response, toxicity poisoning and a variety of chronic pain syndromes.
If you ever suffered from constipation, you can tell exactly how uncomfortable experiences that was. By knowing the causes of constipation, we can find the way to rid of constipation.
Constipation is usually defined as having infrequent bowel movements that are hard and painful. And is most commonly caused by a diet that is low in fiber, but can also be caused by drinking too much milk (more than 12-16oz/d), not drinking enough water or waiting too long to go to the bathroom.
Pregnant women also suffer from constipation as a result of a change in hormonal balance in the body and also because of the pressure of the now occupied uterus on the intestine. Stress is also seen as a possible cause of constipation.
Lack of exercise can lead to constipation, although doctors do not know precisely why. Recent stats have proved that people who lead sedentary lives are more easily prone to constipation that those who are active.
Getting rid of constipation can be as simple as making a few dietary and exercise changes. A diet with enough fiber (20 to 35 grams each day) helps form soft, bulky stool.
Dietary changes – such as increasing the amount of fibre (which is also known as bulk forming laxatives) in the daily diet. Foods that have special recognition as laxatives include almonds, apricots (dried), avocados, chicory, coconut, dandelion (yes get out in your garden and eat those dandelion leaves, so long as they have no chemicals on them.
Taking fiber supplements such as wheat bran, oat bran, psyllium seeds, if you find it hard to cope with the bulk of vegetables, fruits needed.
Drinking water, which has been kept overnight in a copper vessel in the morning with empty stomach, will give immediate relief from constipation. Drink water each night before going to bed as well.
Physical activity nudges the bowels into action, regular exercise such as walking or swimming everyday can help to both prevent and relieve constipation.
Laxatives are a type of medicine that help you to pass stools. They are clinically proven to provide effective relief from constipation. But for most people who are mildly constipated do not need laxatives.
Treating constipation starts with dietary and exercise habits changes. Adding more healthy and high in fiber foods to your diet and moving around to get plenty of exercise.
