Naturopathy and Constipation

Naturopathy and Constipation

Constipation is a boon of faulty lifestyle and wrong dietary pattern. Causes like unbalanced food habits, irregular sleeping pattern, low physical exercise are few of them. In elderly population, about 70% people are affecting or complaining about constipation

Constipation signs and Symptoms

Tongue colour gets darken.

Digestion of foods takes long time.

Yellowish coloured stools.

Difficult passage of stool.

Bad breath

Bowel movement problem

Abdominal bloating, cramps and uneasiness.

Excessive gas

Loss of appetite

Feeling of inactiveness

Rectal bleeding in case of acute constipation.

Nausea

Vomiting

Weight loss

Headache and dizziness

Dry, small and hard fecal formation

Diarrhoea

What Causes Constipation?

Low intake of water.

Insufficient dietary fiber intake.

Diet deficient in leafy, green vegetables and salads.

Not having enough roughage

Decreased physical activity.

Diuretics, antidepressants and antihistamines cause constipation.

Heavy intake of dairy products, meats, refined sugar and eggs.

Stress and anxiety

Problems like hypercalcemia, hypothyroidism and diabetes.

Parkinson’s, fissures and pelvic dysfunction.

Overuse of laxative and suppositories (use to soften stool).

Travelling

Old age

Stroke

Hormonal imbalance during pregnancy and menstrual periods

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Iron tablets

Anticonvulsant drug

Intestinal obstruction

Poor functioning of thyroid gland

Lead poisoning

Long bed rest

Excessive use of strong tea and coffee.

Alcoholic beverages

Over eating and insufficient chewing.

Narcotic medications like Codeine and oxycodone

Colonic inertia

Colon and rectum problem

Ignoring the urge to have a bowel movement

Dehydration

Child Constipation

When the baby feels difficulty in emptying the bowel. The main cause of baby constipation is Bottle Feeding as it is not digested easily in comparison to mother milk. Breastfed babies have hormone called Motline that helps to bowel movement. Bryan cereal should be preferred with babies to relive from constipation.

What are the complications of constipation?

Haemorrhoid (piles)

Faecal impaction-stool harden in large intestine and rectum

Faecal incontinence

Rectal prolapse means coming out of rectal tissue from anus.

Anal fissure

Rectal bleeding

Hernia

Naturopathy Treatment for Constipation

The observance of regular hours for meal, elimination and sleep, balanced diet, and sufficient exercise are essential in the treatment of constipation.

The most important factor in curing constipation is natural and simple diet.

Regular drinking of water is essential as it clean the system.

All fruits except banana and jack fruits are beneficial in the treatment of constipation.

Pear is regarded as one of the best laxative fruits.

Guava due to roughage helps in the normal evacuation of the bowel.

Grapes contain cellulose, sugar and organic acid that make them a laxative food.

Drinking lukewarm water with lime juice is a highly effective remedy for constipation.

Copper vessel water is too beneficial for constipation.

Linseed is extremely useful in difficult cases of constipation.

The bowel may be cleansed daily through enema.

A cold friction bath is also useful in curing constipation.

Exercise is beneficial to ease the constipation.

Yoga Treatment and Cure for Constipation

Constipation is supposed to be the main cause of all diseases. Therefore, it should be treated thoroughly. Several other diseases and disorders also crop up if the bowel is constipated.

Bhujanghasana (Cobra pose): is extremely beneficial remedy in removing constipation, gas and flatulence.

Trikonasana (triangular stretch pose) helps to pass stool easily and good for constipation cure.

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half spinal twist): Yoga posture like this improves digestion helps from chronic constipation.

Supta Vajrasana (the sleeping pelvic pose): Aids in digestion and constipation relief.

Vajrasana (Diamond pose): Improves the functioning of whole digestive system.

Dhanurasana (Bow pose): helpful for constipation remedies and makes stool to pass easily.

Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand): Improve digestion and relieves from the problem of constipation.

Kapalbhati (frontal brain bellowing): Helps in abdominal movement and quite effective for constipation.

Mayurasana(Peacock pose): This yoga asana is helpful in solving the problem of indigestion.

Pavan Muktasana: Improves gastrointestinal problems by stimulating abdominal region thereby correct flatulence and constipation. It reduces abdominal fats.

Naukasana (the boat poses): Improves and activates the digestive system and intestine.

Halasana (Plough pose): Relieves constipation and keep the spine supple. It keeps healthy thyroids and parathyroid glands and helps in preventing diabetes mellitus.

Shalabhasana (Locust pose): Strengthens the abdominal muscles, beneficial for digestion and relieves constipation.

Mandukasana: Beneficial for constipation and digestive disorders.

Paschimottanasana(Head to knee pose): Practising yoga like this removes severe constipation.

Yogamudra: Improves metabolism and removes constipation.

Katichakrasana (waist rotating pose) helps to remove constipation.Pranayama: This yoga practice is excellent to ease from all forms of constipation

Home remedy and constipations

Take warm milk before going to bed.

Bael fruit is excellent for constipation.

Guava provides roughage and gives relief from constipation.

3 tsp of castor oil in milk may help in chronic constipation.

Drinking 3-4 glasses of water early morning helps in bowel movement and normal stool.

Add more fibrous fruits and leafy green vegetables in your diet.

Taking 2tsp of molasses is good to treat constipation.

Sleep at least 6-8 hours.

Proper cooked vegetables should consume.

Eat only whenever you are feeling hungry.

Use spices like cumin, turmeric and coriander, all helps to digest your food.

Avoid non-veg, deep fried, junk food etc.

Cabbage juice is beneficial in treating constipation.

Heat some dry grapes in milk, drink it after straining, a natural remedy for constipation.

Spiegel seeds + warm milk + sugar good for constipation.

Water + Epsom salt in the ratio of 2: 1 helps to ease constipation.

Pear is helpful in chronic constipation.

More fibrous nature of orange easily digests the food and helps in bowel movement.

Fruits like papaya and figs act like as cleanser for the bowel.

Fennel seeds are beneficial in the treatment of constipation.

Prevention & Precaution of Constipation

Prevention of constipation is not a tough task; simply, you have to follow some simple methods, eat high fibre diet, drink enough fluids, adopt a healthy lifestyle and develop regular bowel habits. All these can prevent the onset of constipation symptoms, bloating and ulcer. Poor diet, poor bowel movement and poor hydration are some of the causes that delay prevention of constipation, especially in pregnant women. Lack of exercise, frequent intake of beverages too intensifies constipation.

Hurried meals and meals at odd time should be avoided to skip from gastro intestinal, reflux.

Give more thrust on high fiber diet is a good tool for prevention of constipation.

Defecate at the appropriate time to avoid stomach pain.

High sugary and fatty food should be avoided as these steal B vitamins from the body without which the intestine function irregularly.

Take adequate quantity of water and juices.

Do exercises regularly.

Avoid more uses of laxatives.

Avoid caffeine, soda and alcohol.

Avoid back bowel movement.

Avoid three white things- Maida, Sugar and Salt.

Avoid white rice, white bread and white flour.

More quantity of vitamin and magnesium should be taken.

Avoid taking two many varieties at one meal.

Relax after meal.

Don’t spend more than 10 minutes in toilet.

Chew your food properly so to facilitate easy digestion and avoid abdominal pain.

Eat only whenever you feel hungry.

Take adequate sleep.

Don’t ignore bowel movement

Peel all fruits