Foods for Constipation Relief

I have been constipated for 2 weeks what should I do? What is home remedy for that?


Constipation is caused by a variety of factors including indigestion, slow metabolism, and irregular bowel movement. Some of the home remedies to help with constipation are as follows, albeit you should consult a doctor as well since your condition is persistent and it could be an indication of some underlying problem.
  • One of the highly effective remedies to treat constipation is to consume a lot of water, which cleanses the digestive system, thereby preventing and helping with constipation.
  • While suffering from constipation, you must consume foods with high roughage or fiber content; these help ease bowel movements. One such food which is high on fiber content is guava, which should be consumed as a ripe fruit with seeds.
  • Intake of pear also helps relieve constipation. In fact, an all-pear diet for a few days is recommended for patients with chronic constipation.
  • Intake of bael fruit also helps in managing constipation, as it tones and cleanses the intestines and helps to flush out the old and accumulated fecal matter.
  • Grapes are a rich source of cellulose, sugar, and organic acids, which make them a potent laxative. Eating grapes also help ease the strain on the muscles and lining of various organs of the digestive system, thereby helping with bowel movement.
  • Intake of at least two glasses of orange juice also helps cleanse the bowel and also tone the muscles of the digestive system, thereby relieving the condition.
  • Intake of fig and papaya fruits also helps in the management of constipation on account of them being potent laxatives.
  • Intake of spinach juice is another effective remedy to treat constipation. It is rich in organic acids, which helps cleanse the digestive tract, and it also serves to regenerate the cells of intestine, helping relieve the ailment.
  • Intake of lemon juice in warm water, with a pinch of salt helps prevent constipation.
  • Intake of water kept in copper vessel overnight also helps with constipation.

answered by G R


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