Constipation Remedy

Constipation Remedy

There are various ways through which constipation symptoms can be relieved.  Because constipation can bring a certain level of discomfort, most people will try anything to relieve themselves of the symptoms. Typical methods that provide relief for constipation include a change in diet to one that contains enough fluids and fiber, avoidance of fatty, sugary and processed foods as well as avoidance of medications that cause constipation.

Baby or child constipation is the kind of constipation that occurs in babies and small children and are often caused by bottle feeding.  The reason for this is because baby formula is often harder to digest.

Most methods meant to provide constipation remedy can work for child constipation just as well as they can work for adult constipation.

Yoga for Constipation

One popular constipation remedy is yoga. Yoga is considered by some to be a natural constipation remedy that is better than using laxatives because it targets the abdominal muscles. Typical yoga poses helpful in the relieving constipation symptoms include the bow pose,  the shoulder stand, the peacock pose,  abdominal lifts and breathing exercises such as Kapalabhatti and Bhastrika.

Home Remedies for Constipation

Sufferers who are looking for a constipation remedy that does not involve a visit to the pharmacist can benefit from home remedies. These require the ingredients that one can usually find in grocery stores. A good example of a constipation remedy that one can make at home is plain water. Drinking 6-8 glasses of water everyday can provide enough fluids to make stools less dry and hard. Another natural constipation remedy is eating chapatti made of wheat and roasted black gram powder. Blackstrap molasses taken before going to sleep, half-cup of cabbage juice taken twice daily and figs dipped in water are also common constipation remedies that some people swear by.

Untested Constipation Cures

Sufferers are often warned of gimmicks applauding the effectiveness of untested constipation cures. While some home remedies can indeed be helpful, there are supplements, commercial fibers and so-called organic pills designed to 'cure constipation' that actually do not work. Most of them have not been approved by the FDA and may cause more harm than good. It is therefore safer to ask for medical advice on what constipation remedies to try.