{"id":12082,"date":"2016-05-27T15:00:45","date_gmt":"2016-05-27T09:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/articles.1mg.com\/?p=12082"},"modified":"2018-04-24T16:57:49","modified_gmt":"2018-04-24T11:27:49","slug":"10-foods-that-help-to-relieve-constipation-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/10-foods-that-help-to-relieve-constipation-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Foods That Help To Relieve Constipation Naturally"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1072\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/constipation-2.jpg\" alt=\"constipation\" width=\"630\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With our unhealthy lifestyle of late nights, fast food and drinks, constipation is a common problem today and because of the sensitive nature of the topic, people do not talk about the problem.For those not wanting to take medication for constipation, here are some simple, natural home remedies to help you get over with the problem:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 . Triphala<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Triphala is a powdered mixture of three fruits- amla, haritaki and vibhitaki. It acts as a laxative and helps regulate bowel movement.You can have one teaspoon with warm water or by mixing the powder with honey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 . Castor Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having one spoon of castor oil daily helps grease the digestive system and regulate bowel movement.You can also take castor oil with milk. Besides being a proven remedy for constipation, castor oil also kills intestinal worms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 . Lemon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mix lemon and honey in warm water and sip it early in the morning. This helps to clean your digestive system and aids in regulating your bowel movement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 . Spinach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spinach (<em>palak)<\/em> has high insoluble fiber, making it an ideal food for a healthy bowel. 100 ml of palak juice taken daily is a sure way to cure even the worst cases of constipation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 . Raisins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Being a natural laxative, raisins <em>(kishmish)<\/em> are a great option for curing constipation. Soak a few overnight and have them on empty stomach in the morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 . Figs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Figs are also rich in fiber and are a good natural laxative. Boil figs with milk and drink while it is warm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7 . Flaxseeds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seeds like flax and chia are high in fiber content and can relieve constipation. Ground flaxseed into powder form and have it with water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8 . Orange<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not only are oranges high in vitamin C, they also have high fiber content and are known for easing constipation. The white, outer fibrous threads should also be eaten along for added effect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9 . Guava<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The seeds of guava <em>(amrood)<\/em> help in bowel movement and ease constipation. They are also rich in fiber and aid in the movement of food down the alimentary canal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10 . Ghee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ghee is an excellent laxative and taking one teaspoon of ghee mixed with warm milk before going to bed is an age-old tradition to relieve constipation.<\/p>\n<p>-You should drink plenty of water (at least 2 liters) and cut down your intake of alcohol to improve your bowel movement.<\/p>\n<p>-Try to minimize greasy food and include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.<\/p>\n<p>-Daily exercise helps to regulate bowel movement.<\/p>\n<p>-Leading a healthy lifestyle and following some of the tips above will surely make your morning trips to the bathroom less painful.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Buy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1mg.com\">medicine online<\/a> from 1mg, India&#8217;s best online Medical Store<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1072\" src=\"https:\/\/1mgarticles.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/12\/constipation.jpg\" alt=\"constipation\" width=\"630\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[114,116],"class_list":["post-12082","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-home-remedies","tag-gastro-intestinal","tag-gastrointestinal-disorders"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.1 - 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