A Second Look at Natural Constipation Remedies

The most urgent and immediate need for gastrointestinal relief can be solved through classic constipation remedies like drinking a few ounces of an oral magnesium citrate saline solution or taking a stimulant laxative like senna. But finding a solution to chronic constipation requires taking a second look at what causes the problem in the first place. Relying upon constipation remedies for bowel relief will worsen the condition if the causes remain unchanged. Aside from genetic factors or serious medical conditions like cancer or bowel obstructions, most constipation problems are diet related. True constipation remedies will not only solve a one-time emergency situation, but will provide the gastrointestinal system with more fluid, fiber and organic material to keep the elimination process functioning daily.

These natural constipation remedies are so simple they are easy to overlook, for example increasing fluid intake, adding flax-seed fiber to the diet, eating raw fruit and vegetables on a daily basis, and eliminating simple carbohydrates and refined sugars. Think of it this way. The intestinal tract needs lubrication and moisture to be able to expel waste. Eating primarily dry foods, meaning pasta, rice, potato dishes, pizza, sandwiches on white bread, cheese, meat, eggs, hamburgers, hot dogs, and other popular foods, will unquestionably add to the propensity toward constipation. Those who eat green leafy salads, raw vegetables, fresh fruit, whole nuts seeds and grains, and drink vegetable and fruit juices along with lots of water, seldom have problems with constipation. It’s no accident.

Alleviating constipation and successful weight loss go hand in hand. When the body can’t eliminate waste properly, it can’t effectively assimilate nutrients either and in many cases, individuals who have bowel disorders or chronic constipation also have problems with weight gain and vitamin, mineral or amino acid deficiencies. Aside from altering their diet, many individuals choose to undergo acupuncture for weight loss after hearing that traditional needle insertions in certain points (or auricular acupuncture that stimulates such points with electronic devices) can regulate gastrointestinal functions and even reduce appetite.