Constipated? Here is how you can cure it at home…

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Constipated Here is how you can cure it at home...

Constipation is a very common condition and affects around 12% population around the world. The modern food habits and change in lifestyle has caused this to be more prevalent among the masses. These are the common symptoms of constipation:

  • Less than three bowel movements in a week
  • Pain while passing stools
  • Hard or lumpy stools

Constipation can be easily treated at home. Here are a few ways in which you can get rid of this condition:

Watch what you eat

Include more fibre in your diet. Include fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet. Wheat brans, whole grains should be more frequently included in the diet. These foods make the stools soft and they easily pass through the digestive system.

Drink lots of water

Make sure that your drink adequate amount of water in a day. Drinking less water can cause constipation.

Exercise

Sedentary lifestyle is one of the major causes of constipation.  People who have been suffering from constipation since a long time have seen significant improvement after changing their lifestyles.  Regular walking, yoga, swimming etc have shown beneficial results.

Drink coffee

A study had shown that people who consume coffee regularly suffer less from constipation. Coffee has shown to aid bowel movement in people.

Try natural laxatives

Chia seeds

Berries

Legumes like beans, peas, chickpeas etc

Castor oil

Flaxseeds

Senna : This is a herb that has great laxative properties. This is available online

Olive oil

Fruits that help

Apples and kiwis have shown to have great relief in constipation.