Hello!!\nMy sister is in need of some help.  She struggles with constipation on a regular basis, and is wondering if there are any natural remedies out there she can use.\n\nAlthough I think she should go to a doctor about it, she insists that it isnt that bad, and continues to try using methods like yogurt, fiber, prunes, etc.\n\nAre there any other remedies out there that you know of??\nThanks alot!!
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You can try this ,\n\nRaw whole fruits and vegetables are as beneficial as\ntheir juices. Mixture of juices of spinach and carrot\nor a mixture of juice of potato, cucumber and apple\ncan be taken.\n\nGrapes are very good for relieving constipation. They\ngive relief in piles. Taking grape juice for a few\ndays removes undesirable heat from the body as the\nblood is cleansed and cooled.\n\nGuava is palatable, astringent and sweet. It promotes\nsemen. It is beneficial in constipation, destroys\nintestinal worms.\n\nThe body is well cleansed if lemon juice mixed with\ncold water and honey is taken on an empty stomach\nearly in morning. Warm water may be used occasionally\nto get relieved of constipation. \n\nMelon is either muskmelon or watermelon. Both Melons\nare cool and diuretic. It quenches thirst, has a\ncooling property, and soothes burning sensation in the\nstomach. It also has a properly for curing\nconstipation\n\nPAPAYA\n\nIt increases virility. It is beneficial to the heart.\nIt is beneficial to the liver. It helps to check\nspleen enlargement. It is a good medicine for\nconstipation and urinary disorders. It helps to secure\nproper menstrual flow\n\nTomato juice cleanses the stomach and intestines it is\nalso useful in Kidney disorders. It removes\nindigestion, gas and constipation. As the iron of the\nTomato is easily digestible, it is completely absorbed\nin the body. Hence tomato juice is very important for\nanemic patients.
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Hi Monica\n\nAt least you know what is causing some of your issues. Most people wont admit the obvious. The most important thing you said and you're aware of is the assimulation of nutrients. You're right that is a serious issue. \n\nI use a product called Superfood (herbdoc.com) and you take it with water or juice and it gets into the blood within seconds, instead of food digesting (long process) or taking a pill and it goes into the colon and activates there without much vaue at all. This product is the best Ive experienced through many years of using different products (I sound like a salesman).\n\nMost importantly you need to do a Colon Cleanse (probably a liver cleanse as well). Must remove the toxins that build up there especially with the serious toxins you put in your body. When they sit in the colon they eventually get in the blood and cause illness and disease.\n\nYou're acknowledging your issues and that is the first step to correcting your health and life in general.\n\nI know you'll figure it out. Way to go!\n\nBest of health to your family\n\nCheers
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You want to make sure you're drinking loads of water, getting enough fiber (vegetables and fruit, whole meal bread).  And for an immediate visit to the bathroom, I'd pick up some laxatives from your local drugstore, there's over-the-counter stuff available.  If none of this helps go see a doctor immediately. Hope that helps.
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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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If it is a constant problem, then adding fiber to your diet is a must.  You can do this by eating more foods rich in fiber (check the nutrition information), or using a supplement (although I know that you are looking for a homeopathic remedy).  Fiber One is a good supplement that has no smell or taste and mixes into any food or drink.  \n\nFoods rich in fiber are beans, broccoli, spinach, apples, raisins... there are tons. \n\nGood luck!
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There are three things to consider here.\nFirst what is her diet like. Does she eat a normal amount of fruit, veg and fibre? For example at the moment maybe a portion of each a day would be a good idea.\nSecondly does she drink enough water? Water is very important in helping faecal matter pass throgh the intestines and bowel, it is basically the element which lubricates the motion. Fibre is actually making the situation worse if you are not drinking plenty of water. She should aim to drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day. Water is best, other fluids can help with hydration but some beverages can cause some dehydration or irritate the stomach i.e alcohol, coffee! Fruit juice helps with both of the above issues but be careful not to drink too much, you could go too far!\nThirdly, is there an underlying problem. Quite often physical factors can cause the constipation. Number one nowdays is stress and lifestyle changes. Being stressed out to the max or having to use the toilet in unfamiliar locations can cause constipation, so try to address these issues. Changes in diet or any change can cause periods of constipation consider what can be contributing to the problem and see if she can change back. Underlying pathophysiological conditions must also be considered, see the last paragraph.\nYou say your girlfriend has tried some medications, I don't know what these are but the usual method of treating the problem is to address the issues above and then try two different medications...bulking agents and laxatives. Bulking agents (e.g Ispaghula husk) help bulk up the stool helping push it through. This like fibre depends on a good intake of water. Laxatives come in different varities. Osomotic laxatives like lactulose (a sugary liquid) help draw water in to the stool lubricating it and helping it pass through the bowel. Stimulant laxatives help the intestines to physiaclly push the stool through the system. The mildest of these would be senna then she could try more potent laxatives like bisacodyl. Always start off with the mildest laxative possible and then try the next step if this has not worked after correct use for two to three days.\nMore serious conditions must be considered if the problem is ongoing. If your girlfriend has any severe pain, blood in her stools, alternating constipation and diarrhoea, weight loss or if the problem is going on for more than a few weeks I highly recommend she visits her doctor (who will be in the position to advise her)
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Castor oil:  Most dreaded of all. Given if "you are looking a little bilious and need a good cleaning out". Also seemed to be helpful if you had been disrespectful (real or imagined) to adult.  Dennis Palmer \n\nCastoria, it was a children's laxative. G C Bailey \n\nI grew up on cod liver oil or castor oil in orange juice. It was supposed to disguise the taste and go down easier.  It was the annual cathartic or purgative that was to "clean us out".   Winnie Brower \n\nPaprika Jinx Dopson \n\nBack in '29 my mother gave me a small pink Calomel pill which did the trick. Later the treatment was Castoria. This was kept in the kitchen with the spices and was more than once used by mistake for Vanilla when cooking...  Whoops!!!!Mary Kay Surguine \n\nEat a handful prunes or raisins, or drink prune or grape juice.  A swig of mineral oil will also help lubricate the system.   Rosanna \n\nMy Grandfather used 2 tablespoons of Epsom Salts to a glass of water for constipation.  FYI it is still listed on the box as a relief for constipation.  Gloria\n\n\nFor constipation: eat dandelion; flowers, greens, or roots dandelion, little yellow weeds that everyone seems to hate is a natural antiviral and a mild laxative.  Chas\n\ni was constipated once, and my husband gave me warm apple juice.  A few mins later, i was in the bathroom. It really works. He got it from his grandpa.  Lori
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My aunt has had diarrhea for years but none of us knew.  When we found out, my wife told her about a mangosteen juice health drink that we use.  My aunt started taking 2 ounces a day and within 1 month she was totally regular.  She'd tried everything before that so it is amazing what the juice did.  Here is more info if she's interested in reading more: http://www.kimandjeffmacmillan.natureswellnesssecret.com/\nAlso, this website has many testimonials for various conditions including IBS: http://205.234.239.246/index.htm\nTell your friend good luck...
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This might seem too basic, but drink LOTS of water.\n\nLaxatives and prune juice may bloat you with unnecessary gas, making the problem worse before it gets better. \n\nDrinking lots of water will expedite the absorption through your intestines and VIOLA!\n\nAlmost forgot, you can also try a suppository, but beware if you have stool that is TOO hard it will be painful...get the vaseline.\n\nSOOOOO very sorry, been there- get better!\n\nSincerely,\n\nLady IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)  lol
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Go to the pharmacy and ask a Pharmacist.. Or you could wander up and down the medicine aisle until you find a product that says LAXATIVE or STOOL SOFTENER.. \n\n--dietary habits like a low intake of dietary fiber or inadequate amounts of fluids also could be your problem..\n\n--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\n\n--Laxatives 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
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HAVE YOU TRIED OTC?? I KNEW SOMEBODY ONCE WHO WAS  LACTOSE INTOLERANT WHO COULDN'T  TAKE OTC CHEWABLES BECAUSE HE WAS ALSO IBS.  FOR HIM,(LUCKY GUY) HIS WIFE  IS A CERTIFIED HERBALIST  SO SHE  SIMPLY FEEDS HIM  ALL THE THINGS HE NEEDS TO MAKE UP FOR THAT.  MAYBE YOU SHOULD  FIND A CERTIFIED HERBALIST,  COULD BE AT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY OR HERBAL STORE!!!!!!!  YOU COULD TRY THAT AND  MAYBE EVEN MEET SOME INTERESTING  PERSON OR MAYBE EVEN  LEARN SOMETHING NEW!!  GOOD LUCK!!
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I am sorry for your situation :(\nI have read that swallowing gobs of unchewed rice or bread helps. I have not tried that personally though. \n\nDo a google search on the subject, and you should surely come across lots of viewpoints and information related to this.\n\nI would suggest you see a doc soon. I wouldn't wanna take chances. \n\nHope it comes out soon!
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I feel for you.  I went through the same thing with my daughter when she was 3/4 years old.  She had a few painful bowel movements and then began holding them.  We went to several docs and even had a lower GI done on her (Horrible!!).  We were looking for evidence of Herschsprungs disease (When a section of the intestines or colon dies and stool can't get past that section).  She did not have this disease so we took her to a pediatric gastroenterologist.  He put her on a medicine called Miralax.  It is a stool softener.  She was on this for about a year.  He told me that since she was holding her poo she had stretched the rectal wall muscles and did not have as much sensation to know when she needed to poo anymore.  The longest she went was nine days.  But the average was 4 to 5 and I would have to give her an enema or suppository.  I even had to deimpact her twice (doc showed me how).  This medicine helped her bowel movements become soft so they weren't painful.  Eventually she became unafraid to go to the potty and we were able to wean her off the Miralax and she has been normal for almost three years now.  If you can swing it, a pediatric gastroenterolgist was the most helpful and you try and see one.  I know it is scary and frustrating at the same time.  good luck and I hope you are able to get it solved.
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i think you are coming down with something fairly wicked.  Do you have any vitamins/herbs in the house?  Don't eat sugar, not even orange juice.\n\nI would take these things if you have them:\na multivitamin\n5,000 IU vitamin C, one horsepill every few hours\nzinc (suck on a zinc tab - disgusting but great)\nraw garlic or garlic pills\n(echinacea/goldenseal, Airborne cold remedy (it's probably not a cold though), zicam cold remedy, ginseng, astragalus)\n\nyou'll need food to take any of those.  my pick would be yogurt, or Kefir probiotic yogurt drink.  otherwise, go with some fruit, or just whatever you got.  That's assuming you have some vitamins to take.  Otherwise, try not to eat unless you really need to.\n\nthen take hot shower, and once warm enough, turn to full cold for 60 seconds, or as close to full cold as you can go.  cycle back and forth, cold and hot, a few more times\n\nalright, then you want to make some warm saltwater, about as salty as seawater or blood.  (use sea salt if you have that)  Put it in a shotglass or something, and pour it into a nostril, drawing it in gently.  once you have some in there, pinch off the nostril and squeeze it... the idea is to rinse out that whole area as much as possible... now blow your nose and do the other nostril.  there is a learning curve on that one, but it's worth it... that drainage is just irritating your throat and stomach.. you gotta give your body any edge you can find.\n\nyou need to do some neck stretches, particularly backwards... stand up and lean your whole body backwards in a backbend, with your throat stretched backwards as far as possible.  I remember I used to lay on the edge of a bed with my head hanging off to get a nice easy stretch.  you want circulation in that area, not just of blood but of other bodily systems.. same reason you gotta take a cold shower\n\ndrink water.   hot or hot/salty liquids are good.  sugar bad.\n\nas for it being an allergy... I think allergies can open doors for infections to take hold... consider your diet... maybe it's time to start cleaning it up if you haven't already.  every time you get ill, you risk doing some part of your body some kind of permanent harm... viral damage to glands or other organs, a suppressed immune system.  Fresh whole foods, plenty of nutrients, that kind of thing.
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try adding the 'p' diet into her meals...the 'p' diet is what my doctor told us to use when the 8 month old I am a nanny for was having a hard time. you just add everything that starts with the letter p...peaches, pears, peas, prunes...but stay away from starches. try to add a lot more liquid too. maybe her stool is too hard for her to pass...adding liquid will make it much easier
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Nuts can be part of the cause to the constipation. so i've heard. Laxatives dont ever work for me either.  I've takin like 4 before at the same time and it still didnt work... try to cut down on something that might be making the constipation happen.
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I have the same thing, kinda weird and yucky huh'? I take fiber pills, its called fiber therapy. I get them at wal-mart, thake 2 everyday with about a full glass of water, usually does the trick that day or the next. HTH!!