Constipation - Top 11 Natural Ways To Treat It!

Constipationa is a condition in which there is difficulty in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hardened faeces. With processed and refined food habits on the rise, constipation is also becoming a rampant problem. The food passes through the large intestine, where a large part of the water is reabsorbed and stool is formed. This is expelled from the body, and if there is constipation, this passage of stool can be difficult, painful, and may be accompanied by bleeding too. 

Constipation is common in children as well as among the elderly. Now a days children eat a lot more junk compared to adults. With tooth loss and reduced food consumption is the major cause in elders for constipation. Treating constipation should be a conscious effort as it does not have a single remedy, mostly it is functional.

1. A combination of dietary changes including all aspects like fiber, water, diagestion etc. can help in treating constipation effectively. Drinking lukewarm water is good remedy for constipation as it aids in cleansing the bowels. 
2. Ginger tea is another great remedy to induce bowel movements in the morning. 
3. A glass of warm milk with a little ghee is a good remedy for constipation. 
4. Warm water or milk with Isabgol husk at bedtime helps in easy passing of stools. 
5. Applying a few drops of lukewarm castor oil over the navel when going to sleep can help in easy passage of stools in the morning. 
6. Soak some raisins in hot water, cool it, crush and strain them. This is very effective for treating constipation in children. 
7. Drink about 8 to 10 glasses of water to avoid constipation but it should be divided in parts don't drink lot of water at the same time The artificial juices and canned drinks do not count in this, as they only make it worse. 
8. High-fat, processed foods, alcohol, and caffeine are major causes of constipation. So one should avoid them to a large extent. 
9. Including small amounts of castor oil, and ghee help in lubrication and easy passage of the stools. 
10. Triphala, which is a popular Ayurvedic preparation, can be mixed with warm water and consumed to prevent constipation. This helps in overall cleansing of the colon and is not just a short-term remedy. 
11. Yogasanas like pavana muktasana, yoga mudra, dhanur asana, and vajrasana have major benefits on the digestive system, including releasing accumulated gas and passage of stools.

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