What is constipation?

There are 4 basic types of constipation described are:

• infrequent stools
• hard stools
• difficulty passing stools (straining)
• sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement.

The reason behind each of these “types” of constipation is different, and the strategy for each needs to be customized. Constipation can be followed by diarrhea. This pattern has been associated with the more serious condition of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). And the most serious case of constipation is complete impaction, where stool hardens in the rectum and no passage of stool results.

As we get older, our bowel movement lessens. While most people have a bowel movement once a day, slightly less than 50% of the adult population seem to enjoy the regular pattern. The other half are irregular and do not have bowel movements on a daily basis.

Quick Constipation Assessment

• Healthy bowell movement: regular daily bowel movement.
• Constipation is considered a real problem when there are fewer than three bowel movements per week.
• At what time, constipation is critical; people will experience less than one bowel movement per week.

Medical experts hold the position that there is no medical reason to have a bowel movement every day. Additionally, they have determined not having a bowel movement for 2-3 days does not cause discomfort, only mental concern for some people. Medical researchers and doctors support there is no evidence that “toxins” accumulate when bowel movements are infrequent or that constipation leads to cancer. This statement is contrary to natural and Chinese herbs practitioner(s). However, the discomfort needs be resolved and the most effective source of relief and correction can come from a natural cure for constipation.

It is vital to distinguish acute (recent onset) constipation from chronic (long term) constipation. You need to approach your health practitioner with your constipation concerns regarding the following:

• Acute constipation needs immediate assessment because a serious medical illness may be the underlying cause (e.g., tumors of the colon).
• Additionally, constipation needs to be assessed if it occurs with serious symptoms such as rectal bleeding, abdominal pain and cramps, nausea and vomiting, and involuntary weight loss.
• In comparison, the assessment of chronic constipation may not need attention, especially, if simple aid brings relief.

OK! THE NATURAL MEDICINE EXPLANATION

WHAT IS THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF CONSTIPATION & WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO CORRECT THE IMBALANCE?

While the medical model describes and defines the condition of constipation, it is not clear what the underlying causation is. To say there is an inflammation or infection behind constipation may fall short for our purposes. Though there may be inflammation, its important to understand the precondition and unseen phenomena creating this toxic condition.

The anology of weather and environment will serve us to understand what is happening with constipation. At what time, its hot and dry, we have a desert environment. What happens is that everything dries up. When the environment is cold and damp then the conditions are boggy-everything is moist. When these conditions occur in the elimination tracts, then our fecal matter is transformed. If our descending colon and rectum are too warm then it dehydrates our elimination. The result is that it becomes dry and hardened. It also slows down due to excess friction and lack of lubricating mucous. A constipation supplement will counter the above conditions.

FOOD THERAPY FOR CONSTIPATION

To counteract this drying process, ingest cooling food and herbs. Nutritional Food therapy such as: salads, green beans, spinach, etc. and cooling fruit like melons,pineapple, etc.

To cure constipation, taking a constipation supplement or eating a diet that cools the lower colon will change the sufferer back to a regular status within 24-72 hours.

Constipation is not at the top of the list of subject we speak about on a daily basis. Looking for help and some good sound advice and knowledge will go a long way to relieving the pain associated with it.

Here are the main causes of constipation, know these will certainly flush away your issues.

1. Eating processed food too quickly. We eat so quickly that our bodies have little time to digest the garbage we load in our bodies. Slow down enjoy your meals, most of eat to satisfy our tastes buds anyway so why speed eat. If we had to eat mothers nagging vegetables then cramming it down would certainly not be good for us but it gets it over quicker.

2. Add a little exercise into your lifestyle. I know what your thinking “Physical movement” well it doesn’t have to be a burden. Try to include a little extra walking or complete some of the tasks around the house you have been putting off. The lack of physical movement can slow your bowels to a crawl. A little more exercise would encourage the natural processes of the bowel promoting digestive health.

3. Drink Up. Most people don’t realize that water really is the foundation of a healthy digestive tract. Water not only flushes toxins but it helps produce the bulk needed to carry fecal matter through the system and out of the body. Drinking more water not only dilutes the urine promoting better health, but also helps to dilute food matter in the gut, thereby preventing it from sticking to the intestinal walls.

4. Eat more fruits, vegetables, and fiber. Leave the skins on fruit! Discover the hearty texture and flavor of grains like buckwheat, bulgur, pearl barley, and steel-cut oatmeal. You may be missing out on a culinary experience by passing these nutritious food up! Some people will actually eat the skin right along with the mango because they are  a very rich antioxidant and they are high in fiber.

Beware of some fiber sources such as over the counter fiber products, as these contain high amounts of sugar. Your best course is to get your hands on some Psyllium Husk and drink lots of water with it for best results.

5. Perform a colon cleanse. I just can’t say enough about how this has helped me. The impacted fecal matter inside our bodies is a problem so many of us ignore. It contributes to most of our digestive troubles. Doing regular colon cleanses will promote total body health and make you feel better and will go a long way to keep your system gently ‘on the move’ with regularity!

Avoiding constipation can be easier then you think once you know how.

1. Reduced Constipation

After years of stuffing yourself with fries, steak, and one too many cheeseburgers, your intestines become lined with mucoid plaque, causing constipation. Detoxification helps your body by removing this gunk out of your intestinal walls. At the same time, it helps wastes pass more freely. I use a product called VitoLax to end constipation.

2. Clearer Skin

What do you blame for your breakouts? Oily food? A better culprit to blame would be toxins. After these toxins hit the bloodstream, they will travel to different organs, including the skin. Your breaking out is a sign that your body is trying to expel the toxins from your pores.

What can you do to banish acne for good? Detoxify! Once your body is cleansed of toxins, you’ll be rid of the clog-up in your pores and will have clearer skin as a result.

3. Weight Loss

You know your body stores fat, but do you know it can store up tons of waste, too? When you release these wastes through a detoxification program, you can lose more weight in lesser time. See how to conduct a safe and effective weight loss detox.

4. Relief From Muscle and Back Pains

The toxins deposited in your joints contribute—if not cause—arthritis. When you detoxify, you purge the body of these toxins thus preventing further back and muscle pains. Complement your natural detox with a good diet plan – good nutrition may be able to reverse the damage to your joints.

5. Removal of Parasites

You’re probably raising an eyebrow at this and thinking, “What parasites? I don’t have any!” If so, congratulations! You belong to the 15 percent of the adult population in North America who don’t. Researchers estimate that at least 85 percent of North Americans have at least a single form of parasite thriving in their bodies. Don’t be surprised by the presence of parasites, though. Our colons are the perfect environment for parasites and different types of organisms to live and multiply.

A natural detox is one of the best ways to remove parasites. And, once they have left your body, you will notice an improvement in your health overall.

6. Immunity Boost

Any system that’s bogged down with toxins will malfunction at some point—and the same holds true for your body. A toxin-clogged body is one that is vulnerable to flu, colds, or other viruses. Purging the body of these toxins can give immunity a great boost.

A natural detox offers a mine of benefits. You can reduce constipation, lose weight, get clearer skin, get rid of parasites, find relief from joint pains, and finally boost your immune system. What more can anyone ask for?