The constipation home remedies recommend here are 100% natural and will help ease the pain you are experiencing. Suffering from constipation can be very uncomfortable and painful. I know as I have suffered from it from time to time. Constipation is often caused by not having enough water & fiber in our body. This can be caused by unhealthy diet, stress, lack of sleep, an imbalance in the body, food sensitivity, lack of movement or medications you are taking.
Good News! There are many natural home remedies for constipation –
non-toxic ways to help regulate your bowel movement. Below you will find
Top 15 Constipation Home Remedies that are 100% natural. I tried
various natural remedies for constipation, some have worked better than
others. I hope this home remedies for constipation will work for you!
Please incorporate two or more of the Top 15 constipation home remedies
in your daily lifestyle and let me know what remedy works best for you!
1. Water
Staying hydrated helps us digest faster and easier. A big part of your
body is made of water. So, it’s rather obvious that water should help,
fight constipation! I recommended that you drink 1 liter of water early
in the morning. This will help wash down food that is left in your
system to the stomach. The hard stool in your stomach will loosen up and
this should help clean out bowels. But how much water do you need to
drink for a whole day? That depends on each individual needs.
2. Fibers
Fiber is a natural laxative, it helps to digest faster and smoother.
Eating fiber-rich food will help your bowel movements. Try eating more
broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, green leaves, beans, and
legumes.
3. Vegetables
There are many vegetables that are high in fiber that can help regulate
your gut. Eating more of these vegetables will help you reduce
constipation. Best way to consume these vegetables is raw or half
cooked. If you need to cook the vegetables, the best way is to steam
them. Then they will keep most of their vitamins and minerals.
4. Fruits
Fruits are high in dietary fiber that helps us avoid constipation.
Fruits such as pears, apples, oranges, figs, and dates are all known to
reduced constipation.
5. Probiotics
Probiotics help in stabilizing the gut which means it becomes easier to
clean out bowels. Yogurt is very rich in probiotics and can be easily
included in your breakfast and dessert.
6. Prune Juice
Prune juice is a natural and effective remedy for constipation. Prunes
are rich in fiber and have the natural laxative sorbitol. Speaking of
experience it’s important to give it some time for the prunes to do
their magic. We might think they are not working and drinking more prune
juice. This can cause us to get bloated and diarrhea. Most pharmacies
sell special prune juices (that are sweetened) for children to help with
constipation.
7. Olive Oil
Olive oil helps the food flush down the digestive tract easier and
faster. Try taking 2 teaspoons of olive oil early in the morning. If you
have problems with the taste, wash down with some water. But wait at
least 5 min before doing so.
8. Exercise
Regular exercise stimulates digestion and helps with more frequent bowel
movements. It also helps to reduce excessive gas that is making you
feel bloated.
9. Yoga
Yoga is an effective remedy for constipation. There are exercises in
Yoga that deals specifically with constipation. Yoga has other health
benefits too. Like helping to calm the inner body and mind!
10. Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a natural laxative that rinses your internal intestines
from bad toxins. To help your bowel movement get started in the morning
try to drink tea with lemon juice.
11. Almond Oil
Almond oil will lubricate your intestines. Making it easier for the food
to flush through to the stomach and for the stool to easier slip out.
Try eating one tablespoon of almond oil first thing in the morning. If
It´s difficult to swallow (because of taste) try mixing it with a little
water.
12. Magnesium
Magnesium helps to digest food faster along the digestive intestine.
Eating food rich in magnesium should help with your bowel movements. So
try eating magnesium-rich food like whole grains, beans, fish, leafy
vegetables, dark chocolate, nuts, and avocado.
13. Coffee
This is a remedy that works very well for some people. My husband is one
of these “lucky people”. Drinking black coffee in the morning can help
your bowel movement. My husband has an expresso early in the morning
before anything else, 3 min afterward he is running to the toilet.
14. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a natural laxative. Try in the morning adding 2
tablespoons of ACV into a warm cup of water and drink it. This remedy
should help your bowel movement.
15. Intolerance to Dairy
Some people might be intolerant to a specific food that is causing the
gut to be unbalanced and this, in turn, is causing constipation. Many
people are intolerant to dairy. If you think you are lactose intolerant,
try not to include it in your diet for one or two weeks and see what
happens. If you are not constipated anymore, you solved the problem!
Home Remedies for Constipation
For the remedies to work well you need to drink lots of water. It´s
important to keep yourself hydrated, eat more nuts, seeds, vegetables,
fruits, and food rich in protein, magnesium, and probiotics. Try to
exercise more often and don’t eat fat and processed food. Try to eat
healthy fats like wild salmon and avocado.
