Natural Remedies - Constipation
Increase your daily intake of vitamin C and magnesium. Vitamin C will boost your immune system function and help you fight off any illnesses that are causing the constipation and magnesium has been shown to cause stool softening, which will help alleviate constipation.
Half a lime, squeezed in a glass of hot water, with half a teaspoon of salt.
Linseed is extremely useful in difficult cases of constipation. A teaspoon of linseed swallowed with water before each meal provides both roughage and lubrication and is also good to use in your daily maintenance program.
Prunes are an effective way to stop constipation. When using it as a laxative, you can eat it either cooked, raw or pureed. The amount taken really depends on the severity of your situation. It you aren't sure, have 1 cup of prune juice and increase the amount if it doesn't get better that day. Also try eating or drinking some prunes each day to help.
Fresh vine tomatoes add a little salt and pepper for taste and feel the relief in the morning works great every time.
Dehydration is one of the major causes of constipation. Drink at least two litres of water per day.
Increase the amount of fruit and veg that you eat.
A tablespoon of olive oil a day will make things move better.
The best natural remedy for constipation is the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. By increasing your intake of good for you foods like prunes, oranges, pears, sweet potatoes, green vegetables, carrots, and peas, you can provide your digestive system with adequate amounts of the fibre and roughage its needs to pass stools easily.
