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Plants against constipation

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Last reviewed: 20.11.2021
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In people prone to constipation, the diet should contain the right amount of fiber, which provides sufficient weight of the chair. So, plants will help to fight with constipation. More about plants against constipation.

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Irrigation in the treatment of constipation

When treating constipation it is necessary to consume large amounts of water. The recommended amount for an adult is about 1.5 to 2 liters of fluid per day. If you drink water in glasses of 250 grams - this is 7 - 8 servings per day. Best of all, when we drink pure boiled water, and even better - bottled non-carbonated, containing magnesium ions, which in the human body are in short supply.

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Sources of protein in your daily diet

Most of the insoluble fibers include cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin - they are abundant in grains of rye, wheat, corn, beans and other plants, as well as in the skin of vegetables and fruits. Fruit pulp has a significantly smaller amount of insoluble fiber. The simplest diet retains water in the intestines and it is useful for feces. For example: 100 g of potatoes binds 40 g of water in the intestines, 100 g of carrots or apples - up to 70 g of water.

Fibrin (high molecular weight protein) increases stool weight. Some of the components of fibrin absorb water in the intestines, which makes the stools softer and lighter, and therefore more mobile. Recommended products with a large number of plant fibers. Currently, it is assumed that the required amount of fiber should be at least 35 grams per day. When treating constipation, it is also very important to have plenty of moisture - that is, you need to drink plenty of water.

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Diet against constipation

Such a diet consists mainly of non-carbonated water and fiber-containing products.

It is recommended that the patient:

  • Took at least 2 liters of non-carbonated water per day.
  • Before each meal I drank 1 cup of boiled hot water
  • Made frequent meals, but of small volume (second breakfast, afternoon tea)
  • For lunch and snack, eat fruit
  • Consumed about 30 grams of vegetables per day (broccoli, beets, raw carrots, etc.),
  • Ate a large amount of coarse cereals (buckwheat)
  • Took 2 tablespoons of bran per day (preferably soaked in water or yogurt)
  • Reduced consumption of potatoes, rice, bread
  • Ate dried fruit (plums, apricots)
  • Did not go to bed immediately after a meal (the last meal is between 18-19, and it should be liquid and fruit).

Of great importance for the motility of the colon is the increase in sports activity of a person - daily walking, cycling, swimming, sports swimming, etc.

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Dietary supplements against constipation

In a situation where we cannot decide for ourselves how to choose a diet (eat in a restaurant, cook at home, etc.), or diets do not bring the desired results, dietary supplements should be used. We are talking about animal and vegetable substances, natural substances to facilitate bowel movement. The most popular are cereal bran (wheat, oats), flaxseed, or soluble fibrin, which is called methylcellulose.

They work on the principle of water absorption in the intestines (they absorb water like a sponge!) And thus, they form a loose mass of feces. Also, these natural remedies will help soften the feces and improve the work of the intestines, adsorb toxins and toxins, and this, in turn, facilitates their removal from the body.

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Flax seeds for constipation

A valuable remedy for constipation is flax seeds. Thanks to its ability to absorb water, flaxseed effectively prevents stool dehydration and prevents constipation. A large amount of mucus (extracted with water) and linseed oil also prevent constipation - it has lubricating qualities, the ability to settle on the intestinal walls.

In addition, flax seeds are able to activate the intestines, stimulate and accelerate the movement of feces in the colon.

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Flax Seed Recipe

Grind flax seeds in a meat grinder or coffee grinder. Every day you should consume two to three tablespoons of ground seeds. They can be mixed with milk or vegetable food, sprinkled with cheese, mixed with yogurt, added to the salad. You need to remember to drink more fluid at the same time (at least 2 cups).

When we use flax seeds that we do not dilute with water, it can turn food into clots and become useless or even harmful. But be careful! After crushing, flaxseed can not be stored for a long time, because under the influence of oxygen, light and high temperatures its valuable active substances will quickly decompose.

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Recipe for constipation made from wheat or oat bran

It is recommended to consume 16 to 20 grams of raw bran, 2 to 3 teaspoons mixed with fruit or three times a day in combination with grains. Note, however, that the bran must be consumed with plenty of water, otherwise the stool will be too dehydrated and will only irritate the intestines. Please note that 100 g of bran in the intestines must be taken with 450 g of water! Bran gives good hydration and prevents bloating and other symptoms of constipation.

Plantain seeds against constipation

The seeds of psyllium, as well as water-soluble plant fibers in the intestine creates a consistency such as jelly, mucus or glue. This layer absorbs water and swells up a lot. It is deposited on the walls of the colon to soften the stool, to ensure its movement and to give the opportunity to absorb toxins and toxins, which in turn facilitates their removal and expulsion from the body.

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Plantain Seed Recipe

Take 2-3 teaspoons of seeds, but no more, as seeds in large quantities irritate the respiratory tract and can cause allergies. Put the seeds in a glass of warm water and boil for 5 minutes, but stir the mixture. Then you need to cool the mixture for one hour and drink, but you need to consider that you get a very dense texture, like a jelly. Treatment can be repeated 1-3 times a day. The course of treatment is 2 months.

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Indian senna against constipation

Indian senna against constipation

Senna is also a powerful method by taking herbal remedies, including glycosides. They are present in large quantities in the fruits of Indian senna. Sennoside is activated in the colon, because the body has special enzymes that degrade them.

The decomposition products of senna irritate the muscle layer of the colon, as a result of which they improve its peristalsis, thereby facilitating the movement of the stool. In addition, an increase in the secretion of mucus covering the intestinal wall makes stool movement easier. In addition, by inhibiting the reabsorption of water from the intestinal lumen, it is possible to prevent the excretion of feces. The fillers in senna fruits have the ability to absorb water, increasing stool volume. This leads to the fact that the chair becomes soft and easy during bowel movements.

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Probiotics against constipation

Finally, it is worth noting that probiotics are available from all drugs containing bacteria, in particular, many bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria. Their use improves peristalsis in constipation, accelerates emptying and inhibits the growth of bacteria that cause inflammatory bowel disease.

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Safe methods of dealing with constipation

These methods of treating constipation are similar to treatment with diet and do not lead to addiction of the body. The formation of substances used in the impact on the mass of the chair, takes place in two directions: to improve intestinal motility and facilitate bowel movement in diarrhea in order to reduce the amount of liquid stool. These methods of exposure generally do not spoil the intestinal microflora, and sometimes, as in the case of probiotics, even enrich it.

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