There is a winning combination for constipation relief that works well and will help you save money. It’s inexpensive, yet very effective! You see when when excess waste products are not eliminated from your body regularly, they flood toxins into your body. The toxins have no where to go, so they build up in your system.
Anyone who suffers from chronic constipation knows that it can truly make your life miserable. You just have a better day when you have a really good bowel movement. Its not something we talk about enough though, but you know that's the truth!
When you have proper elimination, you feel lighter, less stuffy, and you just have a better day. Chronic constipation can give you all kinds of other health related problems such as acne, unexplained rashes, loss of appetite, elevated temper, flu like symptoms, and loss of energy. Constipation can literally suck the life right out of you.
Easy Constipation Relief
What works pretty darn well:
Take 2 stool softener soft gels in the morning. (buy the generic brand) Before bedtime, take around 1/2 - 3/4T. of Natural Fiber Powder like Metamucil,(or generic brand), mixed in an 8-10 oz. water. Use any kind with 100% Natural Psyllium Husk Fiber.
It’s very important to get the right amount of fiber and water with this mixture. Using too much water can make the mixture less effective. Not using enough fiber has the same outcome.
Drink plenty of water during the day, and before drinking the mixture.
Don’t drink too much after taking any fiber supplement though. It will only dilute it and render it less effective too. Do drink about 1/2 glass of water afterwards though, and that's perfectly fine and normal.
Take it just before bedtime.
Allow the mixture sit just a few minutes before drinking it, the mixture has time to get 'a little bit' thick.
This 'thickness' in the mixture is what helps to sweep the bowels down the intestinal tract. Many people who have tried fiber supplements complain that they cause extra gas and bloating. When you take fiber before bedtime, it eliminates the uncomfortable feeling you can get from them because you'll be asleep and won't notice if you do.
This combination can really make a big difference. I should know. I've had constipation problems off and on for over 30 years!
For constipation relief, try stool softeners and Natural Fiber Powder separately. Try getting supplements that have 'natural', 'high fiber' or 'bulk forming' on the label.
This combination seems to be the right combination taken at different times of the day. They are inexpensive alternatives that eliminate chemical laxatives which just aren't good for you!
Use common sense. Different body types, weights, and bowel problems require different amounts of each supplement.
Use these suggestions as guidelines for yourself and adjust them to your needs.
Give this some time to work. Your own constipation problems didn't happen overnight. It may take your body time to adjust. Don’t think that constipation relief will just happen overnight.
If you've ever tried stool softeners before and they didn't help, did you really give them a chance to work? Many people don't notice an immediate difference, so they give up and don't take them anymore. If this sounds like you, won't you give them another chance. They really can help!
These supplements are clearly much easier on your system and will help you get constipation relief the natural way and help you save money too! If these suggestions just don't sound like 'you', then check my other constipation pages or more constipation relief suggestions at the bottom of this page. You may even just need something as simple as probiotics to help you.
PRECAUTION: Please always check with your physician about taking Stool Softeners and Natural Fiber Powder. There are precautions on the bottles for both of these products and you should read those and understand them fully before use.
Constipation Relief from the Refrigerator
Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Select a variety of fruits and vegetables, including sweet potatoes, apples, berries, apricots, peaches, pears, oranges, prunes, corn, peas, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower. These foods have lots of fiber. Opt for fresh produce rather than juice. Most juices contain a lot of sugar and sugar dehydrates your body.
Apples - Eat an hour before any meal to prevent constipation.
Apple juice, apple cider - These are natural laxatives for many people. Drink up and enjoy!
Bananas - These may relieve constipation. Try eating two ripe bananas between meals. Avoid green bananas because they're constipating.
Raisins - Eat a handful daily, an hour after a meal.
Rhubarb - This is a natural laxative. Cook it and eat it sweetened with honey, or bake it in a pie. Or, create a drink with cooked, pureed rhubarb, apple juice, and honey.
Constipation Relief From the Cabinet
Sesame seeds - These seeds provide roughage and bulk, and they soften the contents of the intestines, which makes elimination easier. Eat no more than 1/2 ounce daily, and drink lots of water as you take the seeds. You may also sprinkle them on salads and other foods. Eat no more than 1/2 ounce. Sesame is also available in a butter or paste and in Middle Eastern dips, such as Tahini.
Garlic - In the raw, it has a laxative effect for some people. Eat garlic mixed with onion, raw or cooked, and with milk or yogurt for best results. (Obviously you wouldn't combine all of these things together.) A good example of how to combine them would be to make a fresh salad with garlic and onion in it, and then have a glass of milk or a tub or yogurt to go with it. Another good thing to include in your diet is simply raw onions. I really like to put them on my sandwich at lunch time. They really help get things going!
Honey - Honey has been used as a very mild laxative. Try taking 1 tablespoon three times a day, either by itself or mixed into warm water. If it doesn't work on its own, you may have to pep it up by mixing it half and half with blackstrap molasses. Keep in mind, however, that honey (like molasses) is high in calories, so use it as an occasional laxative, not a daily preventative.
Try Oil Olive, safflower, soybean, or other vegetable oils have a lubricating action in the intestines. Take 2 to 3 tablespoons a day, when you need it. It’s not good to take them everyday though, so don’t overdo taking them. When you increase your intake of oils, balance the calories you consume. Otherwise, you risk packing on more weight. If you don't like taking oil straight from the spoon, mix the oil with herbs or lemon juice.
Vinegar - Mix 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon honey in a glass of water, and drink.
While your diet is most likely the primary change you need to make for constipation, there are some other lifestyle changes that can also help. It just might be that you are constipated because you have a build up of parasites in your intestinal tract or that you are extremely toxic.
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