Constipation - herbal remedy?
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myst1c
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Well, it is not that bad that I want to put coffee up my ass. Maybe constipation is not the right word. There is some throughput, but less than normal. I just need something to stimulate the digestive process, so I thought to ask here. I do not experience pain or discomfort.
Ahuaeynjxs
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Sure, and they can even work a little too well :lol: so be careful with the amounts !
Cape Aloe
A native of Africa, Cape Aloe
embodies all the soothing and
healthful properties of its aloe
cousins. Health practitioners
around the world have been using
aloes for years to help speed the
healing of wounds, burns, and
abrasions, and to stimulate the
digestive system. Its use as a
purgative (something that stimulates
bowel movements) is well
documented. The gel of the Cape
Aloe contains particularly high
amounts of calcium and over 34
amino acids. And the dried latex
taken from the sheaf cells in the
leaves is used as a laxative. In
fact, it's listed as an official drug
in the U.S. Pharmacopia.
Cape Aloe's usefullness as a laxative
is realated to its high concentration
of anthraquinone glycosides,
which are converted into
aglycones by intestinal bacteria.
They interact with the cells in the
colon walls, increasing the transportation
of water and salts from
the cells into the intestinal tract.
Senna
A beneficial plant with an
Arabian name, Senna has been
cultivated in Egypt, Arabia, and
environs since ancient times. A
member of the pea family, senna's
purgative elements are close to
aloe and rhubarb in that the active
ingredients are the anthraquinone
glycosides. The active purgative
property, discovered in 1866, was
named cathartic acid. Senna especially
stimulate peristalsis in the
colon. It also has a mild cathartic
or cleansing effect on the GI tract.
Cascara Sagrada
Its name means "sacred bark,"
and its usefulness for helping ease
constipation and upset stomachs
was introduced to the Spanish and
Mexican explorers by Native
Americans in the 17th century.
Cascara sagrada is commonly
used to help alleviate problems
with chronic constipation. Known
for its mildness as a laxative, it
can also help strengthen the colon,
liver, gall bladder, and entire
digestive system. It has been
shown to help with cleansing and
detoxifying the digestive tract. It
also has antiparasitic properties.
Barberry Rootbark
A brushy shrub found throughout
much of Europe, Northern
Africa, and Asia. Barberry has
health benefits as a tonic, purgative,
and antiseptic. Health practitioners
around the world have
used barberry for thousands of
years for everything from dysentery
and stomach problems to skin
conditions, inflammation, high
blood pressure, and as an appetite
stimulant.
One of its key active ingredients,
the alkaloid berberine, is the
focus of much of the research into
the health benefits of barberry as
they relate to its antibacterial
capacities. Berberine actually
inhibits bacteria from attaching to
cell membranes in the body, thus
keeping infection at bay. The
alkaloids and other bitter compounds
in barberry stimulate
digestive function, particularly by
helping to increase the flow of
bile into the GI tract.
Ginger Root
Used for centuries to stop
scurvy, sea-sickness, hair loss, and
generally aid in digestion, ginger
root is considered the "universal
medicine" by India's Ayurvedic
herbalists. It increases the production
of digestive fluids and saliva,
and thus helps to relieve indigestion
and various stomach and
digestive disturbances, including
motion sickness. Ginger increases
the tone and movement of the
intestines.
African Bird Pepper (Cayenne)
The potent cayenne pepper has
been used for centuries to help
ease stomach pains, cramping, and
gas, as well as to treat circulatory
system problems. African Bird
Pepper has a pungent, hot taste,
and works well as a stimulant and
anti-inflammatory agent. It stimulates
gastric secretions and metabolic
activity.
Fennel
The seeds of the fennel plant are
well known to most cooks as a
flavorful addition to many dishes,
from meats to soups. This common
herb is often used to promote
good digestion. It is known as a
carminative, which means it helps
relieve intestinal gas and cramps.
One of fennel's major constituents
-- terpenoid anethole -- inhibits
spasms in smooth muscles, such
as are found in the digestive tract.
This is likely the source of fennel's
carminative reputation.
Sorry for the strange format, I did all that copying and pasting not to post a commercial website
Cape Aloe
A native of Africa, Cape Aloe
embodies all the soothing and
healthful properties of its aloe
cousins. Health practitioners
around the world have been using
aloes for years to help speed the
healing of wounds, burns, and
abrasions, and to stimulate the
digestive system. Its use as a
purgative (something that stimulates
bowel movements) is well
documented. The gel of the Cape
Aloe contains particularly high
amounts of calcium and over 34
amino acids. And the dried latex
taken from the sheaf cells in the
leaves is used as a laxative. In
fact, it's listed as an official drug
in the U.S. Pharmacopia.
Cape Aloe's usefullness as a laxative
is realated to its high concentration
of anthraquinone glycosides,
which are converted into
aglycones by intestinal bacteria.
They interact with the cells in the
colon walls, increasing the transportation
of water and salts from
the cells into the intestinal tract.
Senna
A beneficial plant with an
Arabian name, Senna has been
cultivated in Egypt, Arabia, and
environs since ancient times. A
member of the pea family, senna's
purgative elements are close to
aloe and rhubarb in that the active
ingredients are the anthraquinone
glycosides. The active purgative
property, discovered in 1866, was
named cathartic acid. Senna especially
stimulate peristalsis in the
colon. It also has a mild cathartic
or cleansing effect on the GI tract.
Cascara Sagrada
Its name means "sacred bark,"
and its usefulness for helping ease
constipation and upset stomachs
was introduced to the Spanish and
Mexican explorers by Native
Americans in the 17th century.
Cascara sagrada is commonly
used to help alleviate problems
with chronic constipation. Known
for its mildness as a laxative, it
can also help strengthen the colon,
liver, gall bladder, and entire
digestive system. It has been
shown to help with cleansing and
detoxifying the digestive tract. It
also has antiparasitic properties.
Barberry Rootbark
A brushy shrub found throughout
much of Europe, Northern
Africa, and Asia. Barberry has
health benefits as a tonic, purgative,
and antiseptic. Health practitioners
around the world have
used barberry for thousands of
years for everything from dysentery
and stomach problems to skin
conditions, inflammation, high
blood pressure, and as an appetite
stimulant.
One of its key active ingredients,
the alkaloid berberine, is the
focus of much of the research into
the health benefits of barberry as
they relate to its antibacterial
capacities. Berberine actually
inhibits bacteria from attaching to
cell membranes in the body, thus
keeping infection at bay. The
alkaloids and other bitter compounds
in barberry stimulate
digestive function, particularly by
helping to increase the flow of
bile into the GI tract.
Ginger Root
Used for centuries to stop
scurvy, sea-sickness, hair loss, and
generally aid in digestion, ginger
root is considered the "universal
medicine" by India's Ayurvedic
herbalists. It increases the production
of digestive fluids and saliva,
and thus helps to relieve indigestion
and various stomach and
digestive disturbances, including
motion sickness. Ginger increases
the tone and movement of the
intestines.
African Bird Pepper (Cayenne)
The potent cayenne pepper has
been used for centuries to help
ease stomach pains, cramping, and
gas, as well as to treat circulatory
system problems. African Bird
Pepper has a pungent, hot taste,
and works well as a stimulant and
anti-inflammatory agent. It stimulates
gastric secretions and metabolic
activity.
Fennel
The seeds of the fennel plant are
well known to most cooks as a
flavorful addition to many dishes,
from meats to soups. This common
herb is often used to promote
good digestion. It is known as a
carminative, which means it helps
relieve intestinal gas and cramps.
One of fennel's major constituents
-- terpenoid anethole -- inhibits
spasms in smooth muscles, such
as are found in the digestive tract.
This is likely the source of fennel's
carminative reputation.
Sorry for the strange format, I did all that copying and pasting not to post a commercial website
Ahuaeynjxs
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Yeah I would buy them in bulk, if they aren't available at yur health food store they most likely will be available in bulk from reputable internet sources, perhaps even cheaper.
In the meantime you can perhaps look for a good magnesium supplement, that helps alot as well.
Magnesium oxide is nice, but my favorite is PH buffered citrate, or chelates.
In the meantime you can perhaps look for a good magnesium supplement, that helps alot as well.
Magnesium oxide is nice, but my favorite is PH buffered citrate, or chelates.
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Papaya and fibers (such as granola) every morning works wonders for my grandpa. Papaya is a natural laxative, and fibers are good for digestion, and help clean the intestines.
Ahuaeynjxs
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You can just eat papaya enzymes, they sell in concentrated form.
If you are looking for long term releif, fiber yes, but what I found best is a BIG bowl of full grain cereals *with bran* (oats, sesame, chia, spelt, kamut, buckwhea... etc...)
Usually you put more oats because they taste very good... but you let that dip in spring water for like 13-24 hours before eating them , rinsing them once every 12 hours if you dont eat all of them to activate the enzymes in them and energize the minerals too.
This works wonders, you can mix in dried fruits nuts and honey, it's delicious and also will boost your sexual potential substantially (no pun intended)
I tried weeks on and off and "dead" grain simple does not compare to the benefit of live grains, it makes a MAJOR difference.
If you are looking for long term releif, fiber yes, but what I found best is a BIG bowl of full grain cereals *with bran* (oats, sesame, chia, spelt, kamut, buckwhea... etc...)
Usually you put more oats because they taste very good... but you let that dip in spring water for like 13-24 hours before eating them , rinsing them once every 12 hours if you dont eat all of them to activate the enzymes in them and energize the minerals too.
This works wonders, you can mix in dried fruits nuts and honey, it's delicious and also will boost your sexual potential substantially (no pun intended)
I tried weeks on and off and "dead" grain simple does not compare to the benefit of live grains, it makes a MAJOR difference.
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If you have no pain , no discomfort and no feeling of swelling you have not got constipation . The best thing to do is drink loads to sofen any lumps up , and not fats as they tend to form bigger lumps in my experience .
I met a guy in amsterdam they used to call digger because he used to get constipation and stick a spoon up his fucking arse and dig it out !!!!!!
I met a guy in amsterdam they used to call digger because he used to get constipation and stick a spoon up his fucking arse and dig it out !!!!!!
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5 Foods That Cause Constipation
Avoid certain foods that may prevent regularity
People with a long history of digestive issues should avoid certain types of food
Useless to say, our bodies do not function like clockwork and, sometimes, we find ourselves wishing we could do something to make our digestion smoother, thus avoid feeling bloated and the pain of cramps. As FitSugar points out, a handful of foods can actually clog us up, which is why we should avoid them if we have a history of constipation.
One of the most well known binders is the banana so, as doctors also tell us, we should eat it as seldom as possible for a smoother digestion. This, of course, also includes banana shakes or cakes made with it. While these fruits contain a lot of fiber and are, therefore, very beneficial for our body, they are immensely popular for their binding properties, which makes it so that they’re always recommended in case of diarrhea.
Dairy products, such as cheese and ice cream, come in second on the list of culprits behind constipation. Regardless of their many benefits for our health, it has been shown that, for some, consuming a larger quantity of dairy products can lead to constipation, bloating, gas and cramps. However, since their binding properties depend entirely on the digestive system of each of us, it’s best to adapt the intake of such products to our individual needs.
Rice is, again, known for its excellent binding abilities, being perhaps the most used in case of a bad case of indigestion. It is a healthy whole grain, indeed, but it’s also off limits for all those that are looking to keep their digestion as regular as possible. The same goes for processed foods, which are stripped of their fiber content and have the ability to bind us up. Therefore, FitSugar advises us, we should choose bread and other baked goodies made with whole grain flour, and not with the enriched type.
Last but not least, it has also been shown that certain medications, such as iron supplements, antidepressants and pain pills (codeine and oxycodone), can lead to major constipation. In this case, it’s recommended we carefully read the label to check out the side-effects, and perhaps ask the doctor for another alternative, if constipation is listed among them.
Avoid certain foods that may prevent regularity
People with a long history of digestive issues should avoid certain types of food
Useless to say, our bodies do not function like clockwork and, sometimes, we find ourselves wishing we could do something to make our digestion smoother, thus avoid feeling bloated and the pain of cramps. As FitSugar points out, a handful of foods can actually clog us up, which is why we should avoid them if we have a history of constipation.
One of the most well known binders is the banana so, as doctors also tell us, we should eat it as seldom as possible for a smoother digestion. This, of course, also includes banana shakes or cakes made with it. While these fruits contain a lot of fiber and are, therefore, very beneficial for our body, they are immensely popular for their binding properties, which makes it so that they’re always recommended in case of diarrhea.
Dairy products, such as cheese and ice cream, come in second on the list of culprits behind constipation. Regardless of their many benefits for our health, it has been shown that, for some, consuming a larger quantity of dairy products can lead to constipation, bloating, gas and cramps. However, since their binding properties depend entirely on the digestive system of each of us, it’s best to adapt the intake of such products to our individual needs.
Rice is, again, known for its excellent binding abilities, being perhaps the most used in case of a bad case of indigestion. It is a healthy whole grain, indeed, but it’s also off limits for all those that are looking to keep their digestion as regular as possible. The same goes for processed foods, which are stripped of their fiber content and have the ability to bind us up. Therefore, FitSugar advises us, we should choose bread and other baked goodies made with whole grain flour, and not with the enriched type.
Last but not least, it has also been shown that certain medications, such as iron supplements, antidepressants and pain pills (codeine and oxycodone), can lead to major constipation. In this case, it’s recommended we carefully read the label to check out the side-effects, and perhaps ask the doctor for another alternative, if constipation is listed among them.
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Epsom salts (magnesium sulpahte) are an excellent mild laxative. so is sulphur if you can get it
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I think the papaya is only useful if the constipation is related to a lack of protein splitting enzymes (proteases). Many supplements contain both papaine and bromelain. Both are also good for the blood vessals (to prevent plaque).endlessness a dit:
But the fresh fruit may contain properties that are helpful in case of constipation. In general starting the day with fruits is very helpful against constipation. And start doing yoga in the morning, it helps a lot. Surya namaskar is a great exercise.
