I am 58 years old, in the morning my bowels don't get flushed out easily I have to wait for an hour for it, and at times it skips. And too much of acidity problem is there in the morning and evening. Please help.


People are known to suffer from constipation and acid reflux mostly because of a poor diet or even a poor or insufficient intake of fluids. As a result of which one may experience difficult or irregular bowel movement which may either be a chronic condition or even a temporary condition. Some of the causes of constipation are excessive medication, insufficient or excessive fiber on ones diet, excessive intake of dairy products, stress, excessive medication, lack of exercise and so on. There are plenty of highly effective homemade remedies for constipation which are known to provide quick constipation relief. One of the home remedies to get rid of constipation is to prepare some lemon water by mixing warm water and a tablespoon of lemon juice. One may even add some honey to this mixture which will serve as a sweetener and then consume it to cleanse ones colon and get relief from constipation. Another one of the foods for constipation relief are molasses that are known to have laxative properties. One may consume almost two tablespoons of molasses on a daily basis along with some water or milk in order to know how to cleanse the colon.

Home remedies for constipation also include consuming a tablespoon of ground flax seed meal everyday along with ones food. One should ensure to always purchase freshly ground flax seed meal as it is known to get spoil very fast. Another one of the home remedies for quick constipation relief is to boil together some ginger and water for at least five minutes. This liquid should be then stirred well and filtered and then consumed during the day for best results. Similarly, the Bael fruit is also known to be an excellent natural treatment for constipation that is known to clean and also tone up the intestines. Those suffering from chronic constipation should consume this fruit for at least 3 months on a regular basis just before dinner. Adults who are also known to suffer from chronic constipation can treat the same naturally by being on an exclusive pear diet for a few day which could include the whole pear fruit and even the juice. Another fruit that acts as an excellent home remedy for constipation is the guava which should be consumed along with the seeds. Guava is known to be highly effective against constipation and in cleansing ones colon because of the roughage that guava provides through its high fiber content which helps in passing bowel movements easily. One should consume at least one to tow guavas a day regularly.

Homemade remedies for constipation that are known to be very effective also include filling some drinking water in a copper vessel and then leaving it overnight. This water should then be consumed first thing in the morning for easy bowel movements. Additionally one should also ensure that they consume plenty of water every day to prevent constipation and dehydration. This is one of the best homemade remedies for constipation. Some people are also known to gain relief from constipation by consuming half a cup of cabbage juice twice during the day for at least a week. One may also consume some dates soaked in milk to gain quick relief from constipation. One of the best home remedies to naturally cure constipation is to consume a mixture of half a cup each of orange juice and olive oil. Similarly the passage of the stool can also be improved naturally by consuming a mixture of almond oil and milk juts before going to bed at night. One can also get rid of constipation by consuming some fennel seeds that are known to cure more of the problems associated with the digestive system and also help in normalizing the functioning of the digestive system.

answered by G M


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