CONSTIPATION

Constipation





. Fruits such as bael, banana, pear, guava, orange, papaya, plum and fig are effective laxatives and should be eaten regularly to gain relief from constipation.
. Eating 350 grams of grapes everyday or raisins soaked in water for 24 to 48 hours is an excellent way of overcoming constipation.
. Drinking about 100 ml of raw spinach juice, mixed with an equal quantity of water and taken twice daily, will cure the most aggravated cases of constipation within a few days.
. The juice of half a lime, mixed with half a glass of water and a teaspoon of salt is an effective remedy for constipation.
. A teaspoon of linseed swallowed with water before each meal provides both roughage and lubrication and helps stimulate the bowels.
. Consuming potatoes and tomatoes will help overcome constipation.
. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of Epsom salts into 1/2 a glass of water and drink immediately to obtain immediate relief.
. Sesame seeds provide roughage that helps curb constipation. Eat no more than 1/2 ounce daily, and drink lots of water as you take the seeds.
. Honey is a very mild laxative. Taking one tablespoon three times a day either plain or with mixed into warm water will help to reduce constipation.
. Safflower, soybean, or other vegetable oil has a lubricating action in the intestines. Take 2 to 3 tablespoons of the oil everyday till the constipation recedes.