Natural Remedies for Constipation
What is Constipation or what does it mean to be constipated?
Dr. JJ has some patients who say that they are regular who have only 1 bowel movement per week. He even has some patients that have a BM once every 2 weeks- that's not regular! It's pretty scary to think how much waste is accumulating in your body during that 1- 2 week period.
1-3 bowel movements per day is generally what is considered regular.
What are some of the causes of constipation?
A constipation cause can include:
* Something organic, some people can have some sort of pathology that could be causing the constipation.
* Dehydration
* Certain Drugs like morphine, Tylenol 3 with codeine
* Imbalanced Diet
* Stress
What are some good constipation remedies?
There are a number of approaches for treating constipation:
* Drinking water is a simple and effective constipation remedy
* Having a well balanced "constipation diet" that is high in fibre, will help keep things moving through your digestive system. This diet should include lots of fruits and vegetables. You should try to have a fibre source in every meal. You can also consider taking a fibre supplement like ground flax seed to help relieve constipation. Jennifer takes 2 tablespoons of ground flax every day and that helps to keep her regular.& ;nbsp; Ground hemp is another option to consider. Be careful if you are taking a fibre supplement, particularly one with minerals. If you are taking other medication, the supplement may interfere with the absorption of and medications. If you are going to use a fibre supplement, take it 1-2 hours away from your medication.
* Probiotics are another excellent constipation treatment.
* Magnesium is Dr. JJ's final suggestion for a treatment to get constipation relief.
* Essential Fatty Acids, like fish oil or flax oil, are very important. If you are deficient, you can develop constipation and bowel problems.
Dr. JJ will tailor the treatment plan to the individual.
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So glad to hear you mentioned flax, it is a good source of fiber, Omega 3, Lignans and protein. The best way to consume flax is the milled flax seed, not a pill or oil. You get all the benefits of flax with the whole seed milled, great for the body!
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i wanted to share something my parents taught me about curing constipation symptoms and even curing chronic constipation: 12-letter word: constipation
July 23, 2009 - 10:31amThat was not only informative, it was funny and makes the subject approachable! Thanks for sharing.
July 23, 2009 - 4:29pm