Natural Remedies for Constipation: A Guide to Diet Therapy

Nowadays, the incidence of constipation has reached 27%, but only a small percentage of people choose to seek medical treatment. So, how to treat constipation? Constipation does not discriminate against any specific group of people, although it is more common in women than men and in the elderly compared to younger adults. Do you know how to deal with constipation? Are you familiar with constipation diet therapy? Today, let's get to know it. Constipation can have some impact on people's lives and can even affect their quality of life when it becomes severe. Therefore, treating constipation becomes an important matter. Common symptoms of constipation include reduced urge to defecate, infrequent bowel movements, difficulty and straining during bowel movements, incomplete evacuation, dry and hard stools, and a sense of not being fully emptied after bowel movements. Some patients may also experience insomnia, irritability, vivid dreams, depression, anxiety, and other psychological disorders. In fact, the main cause of constipation is related to diet. Nowadays, people have better dietary conditions, such as a preference for meat. To enhance the flavor of meat, a lot of oil is used without realizing that this can easily lead to constipation. Therefore, to prevent constipation, we should start with our diet. Constipation Diet Therapy Plum Juice Plums contain rich dietary fiber, pectin, and some unique trace elements, which make drinking natural plum juice effective in promoting intestinal peristalsis, increasing the frequency of bowel movements, and relieving or preventing constipation. Konjac Salad with Honey Squeeze the konjac into juice, simmer it in a small pot until it becomes a paste, put it in a bowl, and mix it with cool honey (such as coptis honey, cassia honey, locust honey, or violet honey). Take two spoonfuls on an empty stomach every morning. It must be taken consistently and can treat long-term constipation. One Spoonful of Sesame Oil in the Morning After waking up in the morning, consume one spoonful of sesame oil or mix it with warm water. This can effectively relieve constipation. Sesame oil contains rich lecithin, which can lubricate the intestines and facilitate bowel movements, effectively preventing dry stools and improving constipation. Sugar Braised Bananas Peel 2-3 bananas, add an appropriate amount of sugar, and stew them in water. Bananas have a cooling nature and sweet taste, which can clear heat, moisten the intestines, produce body fluids, and relieve thirst. If plantains are used, they can be stewed with the skin on. Sesame Oil Mixed with Spinach Wash 250g of fresh spinach, add an appropriate amount of salt to boiling water, blanch the spinach for about 3 minutes, remove it, mix it with sesame oil, and eat it. This is especially effective for constipation caused by dry stools. Vinegar Therapy Mix 30ml of rice vinegar (approximately two tablespoons) with two tablespoons of honey and stir it in 3-5 times the amount of water. Drink it after each meal. Vinegar can promote bowel movements, but drinking it directly can harm the stomach and duodenum, so it should be diluted before consumption. For severe constipation, the dosage can be increased. Honey Honey has excellent health benefits. It is not only rich in nutrients but also a natural nourishing food. Honey also has detoxifying, moisturizing, and laxative effects, and is often used to treat constipation. Nuts Besides being nutritious, nuts can help moisturize the skin and provide various nutrients needed by the body. They also have a good laxative effect, helping the body eliminate waste and promote health. Pears Pears can nourish yin and moisturize dryness, and they are also effective in treating coughs. Eating more pears can also maintain smooth bowel movements. Pears can alleviate postoperative blood stasis in hemorrhoid patients and are the preferred food after surgery. Yogurt Yogurt can promote the proliferation of beneficial bacteria in the intestines, such as lactobacillus, and inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, thus protecting the intestinal mucosa and restoring normal intestinal function.