Wednesday, December 12, 2012

How to cure constipation with herbs

Constipation

Constipation

Constipation is a disorder of the digestive system in the body that cause excessive hardening of the stool so it is difficult to be disposed of or removed and can also cause great pain to the sufferer. Do not underestimate constipation as this can cause a variety of diseases. Constipation can lead to painful obstipasi. In the event of a severe obstipasi can lead to colon cancer which is fatal for the sufferer.


How is constipation

A person can be said to be constipated when the frequency of bowel movements and stool size is reduced. What is the frequency of bowel movements are normal? Lots of questions about it. Some medical literature writing that defecate 2x 2x a day or a week is still quite normal. But the author of Healthy Digestion The Natural Way, D. Lynsey Berkson  observation has done, according to people who do not defecate on a regular basis every day in many of the health problems that a bowel movement every day. According to the conclusions D. Lynsey Berkson healthy person have a bowel movement every day.


Constipation is not a disease

Although disturbing, constipation is not a disease. Constipation is a sign of our living habits. When we are constipated, then we should evaluate our habits need to be improved. The habit of ignoring gestures to defecate, habits that trigger the onset of symptoms of constipation. Besides constipation can also be symptoms of allergy to a food or being in a state of stress.

There are two types of constipation

1. Constipation due to intestinal muscle weakness due to lack of food and exercise beserat.
2. Constipation due to intestinal spasms due to stress


The wrong way to deal with constipation

To overcome constipation, many people depend on prescription laxatives. The drug can stimulate the intestines in such a way that not long after taking it arose a strong desire to defecate. Even the use of a single dose alone can make us pee until 7x - 8x. So as long as the drug works, the intestines will continue to contract to remove the dirt. Because it is not recommended to use laxatives constantly because it can lead to dehydration (lack of fluids) and diarrhea. Besides colon will become dependent on the drug so it can not work or function normally in nature.


How to safely cope with constipation

The safest way of treating constipation is to increase the consumption of foods containing fiber, such as those found in fruits, vegetables, brown rice, and whole grains. This is important because fiber can absorb water and help to generate a softer dirt and volume that stimulates contractions of the colon and makes expenditures dirt. Fiber is also a fertile ground for good bacteria that help increase the volume of sewage and disposal functions better.


In addition to fiber, constipation solved quicker with magnesium and vitamin C supplements of high-dose and sufficient exercise. Exercise not only keeps the body becomes more fit but also stimulates the digestive tract to work actively. If need be supported with herbal ingredients.


The traditional way to overcome constipation

Treatment of constipation traditionally classified as heartburn symptoms. This term actually indicates the state of the temperature increase in the digestive tract due to improper metabolism process / not smooth. Therefore the addition of fiber and drink plenty of fluids, herbal treatment is performed in a way that are cool and stimulate active throughout the digestive organs.


Noni

Noni is proven to enhance the immune system so as to give strength to the body to fight toxins. Other than that noni contains enzymes needed for food digestion and stimulate bowel movements. How Take 2 ripe noni fruit, wash and grate (puree), add a little salt then stir. Squeeze the water with a clean cloth and drink.


Pineapple and papaya

Pineapple juice and papaya efficacious as a natural laxative because it contains vitamin C which is quite high and contains proteolytic enzymes (enzymes that break down proteins). How to make use of pineapple and papaya are consuming water with pineapple or papaya juice 2x a day when an empty stomach or 1 hour before a meal.


Ginger

In treating constipation, ginger needed to kill harmful microbes and issued wind by stimulating the liver to increase the production of bile that aid digestion. This herb is very important for people with chronic constipation. How: sliced ​​ginger to taste, boil with 4 cups water to boil down to half, add tamarind and salt, add a little brown sugar. Drink 1 glass 2x daily or regularly.


Aloe vera for constipation

Aloe vera

Aloe vera contains aloin that can stimulate the intestinal mucus, making it effective to cope with chronic constipation. Its cool the heat helps the digestive system due to chronic constipation. Take 1 aloe leaf midrib small size, peeled and washed clean of lenders liquid. Cut into small pieces, then sobbed with 1 cup of boiling water, add 1 tablespoon honey and eat while warm.

Note: 
This herb is not recommended for children who are experiencing respiratory problems and pregnant women.

An alternative way west 

Psyllium

Psyllium (Plantago ovate)

Psyllium is a type of hemp plant. The seeds contain fiber that can absorb liquid so its size. The seeds of this will make the stool rounded and suppress colon, and stimulate muscle contractions that felt "like defecating"
Psyllium is used for defecation disorders due to nutritional problems and stress. For disorders such as cancer or colon stricture, this herb is not recommended. People with allergies and the same is also not recommended to consume, it can cause allergic reactions such as swollen eyes.


Chamomile (Matricana recutita)

Serves to relax the intestines and stimulates the liver thus relieving pain. Chamomile can be consumed as a tea that is sold in health food stores. But to effect stronger, better consume in liquid form Carminative oil content is higher.

Trengguli (Cassia senna)

For chronic constipation can be treated with trengguli or senna. This yellow flowering plants, usually grown as an ornamental plant. Trengguli fruit contains a substance called sennoside laxatives. This substance serves to stimulate the intestinal muscles to contract strongly. How to use: Take 3-6 pieces trengguli, wash thoroughly and cut-cut necessary, add ginger 1 gram then boiled with 1 cup of water to boiling, can be drunk after a cold.

Pterocladia

Agar-agar (Pterocladia spp)

Agar-agar is now also used as therapy isembelit ant. Agar-agar is used by us to pudding or dried mucus mucilage extracted from seaweed. Agar-agar containing polysaccharides that will expand and slippery when given water. Usefulness of these polysaccharides to smooth out the dirt so easily. Agar-agar is also efficacious for antibiotic, antiviral and antimicrobial, thus reducing the adverse effects of constipation.



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