What are some of the alternate remedies for constipation.
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Eat way more vegetables washed down with lots of plain water, and then go out for a long walk. Seriously: 1. increased your fiber intake 2. increase liquids so the fiber absorbs the water like a sponge 3. increase exercise to increase the movements of those muscles in the bowels too! That will stop constipation permanently!
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constipation\n\nclean your colon out first, then look for other reasons.
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Tea is something that will usually keep you from going.... \n\nchocolate, greens, fiber... even if in metamucil... helps
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I had them removed and I still suffer with new attacks, but it is not that bad. I had colonoscopy's, barium enemas, and surgery.  Many many times.  The solution for me was to regulate my bowels and the strain is gone.  I use a cleansing tea to ease constipation.
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There's a bunch of good home remedies here\n\nhttp://www.mothernature.com/Library/bookshelf/Books/47/124.cfm
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A hangover remedy.\nhttp://www.happylifenutrition.net/index.php?menuID=Products
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There are five choices: include bulk forming agents in your diet. They include psyllium, serculia gum, polycarbophil, methylcellulose, and bran. Or just have 5-10 servings of fruit and veg and reduce fat intake. Good for long term use. Second, there are saline laxatives (milk of magnesia, magnesium citrate) that draw water into the colon for easier passage of stool. They work in a few hours. Third, Osmotic laxatives (lactulose) also draw water and are okay for long term use under doctor's supervision. Fourth, there are stool softeners (docusate sodium) that prevent stool from becoming dry. Fifth, and the worst, are the stimulant laxatives (senna, cascara, bisacodyl, caster oil). They cause irritation of the bowel to stimulate movement. Suppositories of these products act within minutes. If you have chronic constipation, the best option is one or three. For occasion constipation, any two, four and five would be okay. But stay with one if you can.
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The alternatives that I can think of at the moment are.\n\n1. Stevia, a totally natural sweetener that is an extract from the leaves of a plant native of Paraguay.\n\n2. Honey, we all know where that's from :) BEES :D
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How long have you had this problem?  There are many different things you could try such as:  Incorporate more fiber in your diet, eat more raw and cooked vegetables and fruits, eating whole grain breads or whole wheat breads and crackers, eating whole grain cereals.  Drink plenty of water so your bowels can move better.  Exercise, take walks or go to a gym.  Drink a small glass of apple juice before going to bed.  If none of these things work out for you and you still remain constipated, then you need to make an appointment to see your doctor.  He or she will be able to determine what is the cause of your bowel problems and perhaps prescribe something that will be useful.\n\nI hope I was helpful.  Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!
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Don't use a laxative...they will usually give you cramps.  Try Metamucil.  The orange flavor is not so bad and usually works in about 1/2 hour or so.  Take it tomorrow too just to keep things moving.
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the main intervention is the increase of fluids (preferably water) and dietary fiber. The latter may be achieved by consuming more vegetables and fruit, whole meal bread and by adding linseeds to one's diet. The routine non-medical use of laxatives is to be discouraged as this may result in bowel action becoming dependent upon their use.\n\nLaxatives may be necessary in people in whom dietary intervention is not effective or inappropriate. Stimulant laxatives (e.g. senna) are generally avoided, as they may worsen crampy sensations commonly experienced in constipation. In various conditions (such as the use of codeine or morphine), combinations of hydrating (e.g. lactulose or glycols), bulk-forming (e.g. psyllium) and stimulant agents may be necessary. Many of the products are widely available over-the-counter
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NO WHITE FLOUR products.  Eat things with fiber... popcorn, apples, etc.  and drink a lot of water.  \n\nWhite flour constipates as do many medications including some antibiotics and pain meds.\n\nMineral Oil can be taken orally and it helps.\n\nSue
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there are many remedies which can be used depending on the signs and symptoms. \n\nbut the most common ones are:Agnus castus, Caladium, Acid phos, Conium maculatum, Yohimbinum \n\nAvoid taking any medication on your own, you must consult a homoeopathic physician so that he may prescibe the one suited most in the case.
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The Doctor would have also told you to run a few tests to comfirm whether the obstipation was due to an obstruction (like a hernia) or due to a bad case of constipation.\n\nSo, you have to meet your doctor and find out the root cause of the problem.\nIf it is an obstruction, then you should not ask for advice from boards like this.\nIf it is due to constipation. \nConstipation is a very common and frustrating problem in children and teenagers. It is usually defined as the passage of hard and painful stools or going four or more days without a bowel movement. It is most commonly caused by a diet that is low in fiber, but can also be caused by drinking too much milk (more than 12-16oz/d), not drinking enough water or waiting too long to go to the bathroom. \nOnce a child becomes constipated and has abdominal pain and hard and painful stools, he will then begin to hold in his bowel movements to prevent it from hurting again. This creates a cycle that makes the constipation continue and become worse.\n\nTreating Constipation \nConstipation is best treated by making changes in your child's diet. Until the constipation has improved with a non-constipating diet, your child will most likely also be on stool softeners. The goal of treatment is for your to have one to two soft stools each day. \n\nDiet treatment - \n1. Increase fluids - like water and fruit juices.\n2. Increase Fiber - Veggies,(especially beans, sweet potatoes, peas, turnip greens, raw tomatoes and corn)  especially raw, unpeeled ones. Fuits, vegetable soups etc.,\n3.Increase Bran in diet - Bran Muffins etc.,\n\nDecrease Constipating Foods - Reduce consumption of Milk, cheese, cooked carrots and bananas (raw ones are great, don't cook them)\nIf your child is unable to tolerate milk, try soy milk. Ask Doctor for other sources of calcium.\nThe doctor will also most probably prescribe stool softeners. That will also help. Till the child is on medication get her used to a diet that would minimise the recurrence of constipations and she starts passing soft stool twice a day.\nOnce again follow your doctor's advice. That is very important.\n\n \nImportant Reminders \nBe patient. This is a chronic problem that can take time to improve. Avoid embarrassing or punishing your child. \nAvoid the frequent use of laxatives, enemas or suppositories. \nCall your pediatrician if your child is not improving in 2-3 weeks, is regularly needing to use enemas or suppositories, or is soiling his pants because of leakage of stool. \n\n \nImportant Reminders \nBe patient. This is a chronic problem that can take time to improve. Avoid embarrassing or punishing your child. \nAvoid the frequent use of laxatives, enemas or suppositories. \nCall your pediatrician if your child is not improving in 2-3 weeks, is regularly needing to use enemas or suppositories, or is soiling his pants because of leakage of stool. \n \nImportant Reminders \nBe patient. This is a chronic problem that can take time to improve. Avoid embarrassing or punishing your child. \nAvoid the frequent use of laxatives, enemas or suppositories. \nCall your pediatrician if your child is not improving in 2-3 weeks, is regularly needing to use enemas or suppositories, or is soiling his pants because of leakage of stool.
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Usually you are constipated from not eating enough fibre and DRINKING AT LEAST 2 litres of water a day...\nMy suggestion would be exercise via walking etc, eat Oranges/Apples/Bananas as they stimulate the bowels together with WATER as mentioned most important as this bulks the stools and lubricates the bowels...\nThen make sure you eat vegetables daily together with fruit, grainy breads if possible stay way from processed foods opting for fresh home cooked meals\nBelieve me when your bowels are ready you will go  a couple times....other wise  natural concentrated fruit laxatives are available over the counter...\nColoxyl & Henna is also good laxative
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When I am constipated what I do is the following: \n\n1) 20 mins before each meal make a cup up of warm water with fresh lemon juice\n2) have one apple as a mid morning snack and one pear as an arvo snack\n3) reduce carb intake and increase vegies and proteins\n4) late night have a green tea\n5) overall increase fluid intake but have water no coffee or tea unless green\n6) have a soup for lunch not processed\n7) eat more natural foods avoid boxed or packet items\n8) avoid sugary foods\n\nGood luck!
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Drink or eat starchy liquids such as a low-sodium split-pea or potato soup, rice or oat porridge, and mashed ripe bananas. \n\nEat a cup of nonfat yogurt. It is a natural source of friendly bacteria and a natural antibiotic. Make sure that the yogurt \ncontains live cultures. This will be stated on the container. \n\nNutmeg reduces peristalsis. Add a liberal sprinkle to a cup of yogurt or a mashed banana. \n\nTo replenish lost potassium, eat more high-potassium foods such as bananas and potatoes.