Causes of constipation can be very diverse, experts argue that constipation is caused by certain changes and malfunctions in the intestine. It is possible that some chronic disease develops, for example, peptic ulcer disease or the formation of polyps in the intestine. The important thing is that if you have a persistent and long-lasting constipation, then it's necessary to see a doctor, you need to undergo a checkup for a correct diagnosis, and do not let the disease go by itself - maybe it will go away, and do not engage in independent treatment, as it can cause more harm.
The most common causes that are prone to cause negative changes in the intestinal work are: malnutrition; hypodynamia - limited movement; abuse of animal proteins is not the highest quality, for example, eggs, meat and so on, and eating refined foods. Quite often, residents of large cities eat fast food and half-finished products, and these products have no useful substances and no fiber that would allow the intestines to perform normal work. Also, constipation can cause compliance with certain types of diets, especially long-observed in time, diets also disrupt the work of the intestines, as a result of which it ceases to emptying itself.
Products with laxative effect
The best of laxatives are those in which there is enough fiber, they include cereals, vegetables, fruits, herbs. Food that is rich in fiber can increase the number of acid-loving bacteria in the intestine. These bacteria are not only harmful, they are of benefit, taking part in the process of processing food, and eventually forming short-chain fatty acids. These are substances that are indispensable in the work of the intestines, they regulate the motor activity of the intestine; provide useful intestinal microflora with the necessary energy; stimulate blood flow; improve the barrier function of the walls, not allowing microbes to wade into other environments of the body; maintain the pH level in the norm, etc. All these processes are complex, but in general they are accessible for understanding. Before you deal with constipation, you need to have an idea of their nature, and understand how to treat them.
Effective laxatives are very many. Bran in this respect firmly occupied one of the first places, because they are full of coarse fiber and B vitamins. Use bran first on a teaspoon per day 3 times, then within two weeks try to increase the intake to a tablespoon of 3 times a day . Bran is sold in pharmacies and in shops, boil them with boiling water, the only way they will act. After 30 minutes. water pour off, and add bran in porridge, salad, soup and so on. Bread with bran has a magnificent laxative effect, but do not overeat them.
Wonderful action has a very useful pumpkin. This autumn vegetable is prepared not only pumpkin porridge. Pumpkin can be eaten and raw - adding to salads, or separately, you can stew, cook, bake, fry. Well-prepared pumpkin porridge with millet is extremely tasty, nutritious and useful and has a soothing effect.
Many help prunes, they say, even works better than pumpkin. The choice of products is an individual matter. You can eat raw or cooked fruits, drink compote or a decoction, the berries should be thoroughly washed. Prunes serve as an excellent supplement to a low-calorie diet, add it to baking from coarse flour grinding and into different dishes. The broth of prunes is not dangerous even to children for up to a year, here also includes delicious plum juice and mashed potatoes.
Oatmeal, a decoction of oats, oatmeal is a wonderful home soft laxative. Use whole grains or regular "Hercules", and not the porridge of so-called instant cooking.
Salad "trowel" - also a good tool, but is called so because it cleanses the intestines perfectly, like a broom sweeping out unnecessary and unnecessary. The salad includes raw grated vegetables: carrots, celery, beets, white cabbage, if the stomach tolerates, then you can add radish or turnip, oil and salt should not be added.
Peas - also an option, improves the work of the intestines. Grind dry peas powder and take only a teaspoon every day, so you will gradually bring the stool back to normal.
The seed of flax, if it is sold, is quite tasty. It, like bran, is easy to buy, before going to bed, drink a glass of linseed infusion, and eaten linseed seeds, chewing. Seed infuse 5 hours, pre-filling 1 tsp. seed with a glass of boiling water.
There are other products that are accessible to everyone and have a laxative effect. It is in any form red beet and onions, vegetable juices, any, with pulp, mix spinach or beet juice with celery juice and carrots and drink a glass at least once a day. Also in the morning on an empty stomach it is useful to take a glass of water with a spoon of honey. Before going to bed, drink a glass of kefir with 2 tsp. vegetable oil, drink slowly, in small sips. All those who work sedentary, you need to use more than one-day sour-milk products.
Fruits that have a laxative effect
Apples, tangerines, peaches, dried fruits - dried apricots and figs are recommended most often; also weaken all raw vegetables, except broccoli, courgettes, Brussels and cauliflower; beans - black peas and beans; whole grain cereals in the composition of bread. Wine lovers prefer to choose white - it contains organic acids that promote better work of the intestines.
Drink also pure water, chew any food carefully and then you will constantly feel in the body freedom and ease, live without constipation.