Friday, November 14, 2008

Constipation Remedies And The Cleansing Of The Colon

By Keith M. Henry

Colon cleansing has become very popular, especially for those that lean toward alternative medicine. Colon Cleansing is extremely beneficial for numerous ailments; ailments such as ance, digistive tract problems etc.

Constipation can be caused because of irritable bowel movements, excessive and chronic use of laxatives, worry, anxiety, fear, lack of physical activity and problems with intestinal function (chronic idiopathic constipation) etc. However, the most common reasons for constipation are a diet low in fiber or a diet that is high in fats, such as cheese, eggs, and meat.

Bowel Friendly Foods

Grapes have shown themselves to be effective in the batle against constipation. The combined properties of the cellulose sugar and organic acid in grapes make them a natural laxative food. Fennel also contains properties that are effective in curing digestive troubles. Using fennel on a consistent basis will help normalize the workings of the digestive system and help eradicate he constipation problems. Fennel has extraordinary attributes in curing digestive problems. It is often found in many commercial colon cleanse products.

Guava and papaya included in a fruit salad, and eaten on a regular basis, can go far as a constipation remedy both in prevention and treatment. Fruits like guava and papaya are made by nature and are a perfect food. They contain the right balance of nutrients with distilled water.

Exercise

Exercise, or lack thereof, is seen as a cause of constipation because some believe that without regular exercise our metabolic rate slows, which means a longer digestive cycle and thus less regular bowel movement. Among other reasons the fact is, the longer the stool spends in your digestive system, the more water is excreted from the stool, which results in a harder stool which is more difficult and painful to pass.

Colon Cleanse

A good commercial colon cleanse will usually be plant based and will support intestinal detoxification with a combination of bulk fibers, natural laxative-like compounds, etc. For instance Psyllium husk and pectins supply essential fiber to the digestive tract, while herbs like Slippery Elm bark, Cascara Sagrada, and Marshmallow powder promote natural flushing in the colon.

Finally, bad eating habits , lack of sufficient water intake etc., eventually lead to the constipation of the bowels, and essentially the entire system. Therefore by instituting lifestyle changes, and maybe even including some of the constipation remedies discussed here, you can see relief from constipation. - 14130

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