If You Are Suffering From Constipation, Read Causes Of Constipation

There are a few causes of constipation, namely diet which is obvious, then there are certain illnesses along with their prescriptions, and your behavior.

First of all, if you are suffering from constipation you need to examine your diet. It is important to include certain foods daily such as fiber as in a morning cereal, fruits and vegetables such as raw apples, pears, grapes, oranges, broccoli, green beans and peas, green salads and to drink as much water as you can. I know they say we should drink at least eight 8oz. glasses daily, but I feel that you should only drink when you are feeling thirsty.

Vegetables, fruit, and fiber along with water help to move food through the intestines. It is a good habit to drink a glass of water upon rising in the morning. I start my day with hot water, lemon and honey. This is not only good for your intestines but also for cleansing your liver and kidneys.

If you are suffering from acute constipation, it can start suddenly and last a few days. More causes of constipation are blockage, prolonged inactivity, medication, dehydration, or missing bowel movements.

Pregnant women can also develop constipation when the womb presses on the intestine.

If you have had a recent surgery requiring anesthetic, it can affect the bowel muscles for a few days. Lead poisoning and swallowing indigestible objects are other occasional causes.

Here are a few medical conditions which are also causes of constipation:

• bowel obstructions, such as a tumor or benign growth
• chronic kidney failure
• hypothyroidism
• irritable bowel syndrome
• neurogenic disorders such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury
• rectal or colon cancer

And if you are taking any of these medications they can provoke constipation. If that is the case, ask your doctor for a stool softener.

• anticonvulsants used for epilepsy
• antidepressants
• diuretics
• heart medications such as calcium-channel blockers
• iron supplements
• pain medications such as codeine and morphine
• some cough and cold medications containing dextromethorphan
• some antacids

If you over-use laxatives, it can cause chronic constipation.

I also mentioned behavior, by that I mean if you are a person that tends to hold onto things – you can’t throw or give anything away - this can also cause constipation. This type of behavior is called anal retentive.

Or if you are a person who often holds your need to eliminate until you reach your own bathroom, this tendency can also lead to constipation.

You need to listen to your body, and if you have to go to the bathroom, you go. If you are thirsty, drink water, not sodas or coffee or tea, only water which is the best cleansing agent for your body. For more information, go to drinking water.

If you are ready to start a body cleansing program eating fruits and vegetables and drinking water for a weekend, read body cleansing.

Natural Products I recommend for eliminating causes of constipation:

• Depurative Formula Contains Black Walnut, Burdock, Dandelion Root, cornsilk, Buckthorn. Not only can this be used to eliminate causes of constipation, it is developed to facilitate a complete body cleansing.
• Burdock is a good liver cleanser.
• Dandelion Root is a valuable source of organic sodium which is helpful in the relief of ulcers, stomach disorders, and joint and muscle stiffness. It is also a blood, kidney and liver cleanser as well as blood nutrient.
• Cornsilk cleans the kidneys,, restores urine flow, and reduces fluid retention.
• Buckthorn is a soft laxative and bowel cleaner.
• Black Walnut besides disintegratins parasites, it is also an antibiotic, and antiseptic and lymphatic cleaner since it contains iodine, it helps to normalize the thyroid functions.
• Cascara Sagrada is a commonly used medicial plant on the treatment of choronic or occasional constipation. It increases the peristaltic action of the colon and produces a semi-sold stool in aobut 6 hours. Must be avoided during pregnancy or by breast feeding women. As it is very fast-working, it is best to take this at home.
• Psyllium + 3 is an extract of Plantagao seeds which grows in Southern Europe and North Africa. The seeds are coated with mucialge (fibre) and become gelatinous with humidity. Psyllium gives volume to stools, cleans the colon and lubricates the bowels. Besides psyllium, this product contains Hibiscus flower, Alfalfa and Black Walnut.
• Hibiscus is native to tropical Africa and with emollient properties helps bowel lubrification and eliminates infection.
• Alfalfa is rich in protein, in minerals (calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus and iron) and also in vitamins.

You know what Black Walnut is.

• Physillium +4 has the same properties as Physillium +3 and Licorice root which recommended as an expectorant and carminative.

If you are interested in being tested for any of these products or to make an order, contact me.

These products are all good for releasing causes of constipation. But if your condition is as a result of an illness, it is recommended that you see your doctor.

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