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Constipation can effectively make life difficult. Instead of reaching for pharmaceuticals, you should first use home remedies to get rid of this problem. Find out what can help you.
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1/ 7 Plums
One of the best home remedies for constipation is plums. Dried ones will work best, but fresh fruit will also do the job. Plums are extremely rich in fiber, which “sweeps” undigested food out of our digestive tract.
2/ 7 Linseed
Infused seeds release thick mucus. Just pour a tablespoon of linseed with boiling water, wait 2 hours and it’s ready. In order to regulate the functioning of the digestive system, it is best to take such an infusion regularly – every day before going to bed. In this way, we will get rid of constipation problems permanently.
3/ 7 Don’t forget about the fluids
It turns out that very often the cause of constipation is too little fluid intake. Therefore, when constipation occurs, we should first reach for a bottle of still water. Water intake helps to liquefy the food content, which therefore travels more freely in the digestive tract.
4/ 7 Herbal infusions
If you like herbs, it is worth reaching for those that will ensure regular bowel movements. The following will be helpful: milk thistle, mint, lemon balm, angelica. However, you must remember that even with herbs you should not overdo it, so always carefully check how long you can take a given preparation.
5/ 7 Some traffic
Exercise improves the work of the intestines. And it’s not about strenuous training. If you are not one of the people who like sports, it is enough to go for a few minutes’ walk after half an hour after a large meal.
6/ 7 No more sweets
One of the causes of persistent constipation may be excessive consumption of sweets. Chocolate, which is a conglomerate of sugars and fats, and also contains cocoa, which has astringent properties, is especially harmful here. If you find it hard to live without something sweet, go for a banana or a grape.
7/ 7 Eat slowly
On the surface it seems to be insignificant, but in fact the pace of eating greatly affects the functioning of the intestines. Thoroughly chewed food is easier to digest – and not only because it is more easily accessible. Don’t forget that the digestion of sugars begins in the mouth!