Chronic Constipation Solutions
Constipation can be divided into three categories, by the time it takes to treat the problem. The short-term ones are caused by travel, diet, medication, surgery and other known causes. They mostly correct themselves.
The medium-term ones are caused by low-fiber diet, low liquid consumption, lack of exercise, old age, pregnancy, abuse of laxatives and consumption of dehydrating things like caffeine and alcohol. These can be treated with changed in diet, life-style changes and laxatives.
The long-term Constipation, or Chronic Constipation, is caused by serious disorders of the GI tract or other chronic diseases. The GI tract problems include irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal obstruction, colonic inertia, anorectal dysfunction and structural problems like tumors, fissures, hemorrhoids, fistulae and other problems. To diagnose the above problems many tests are used, including barium x-rays, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy, colorectal transit study, anorectal function test and defecography.
If no structural obstruction is found in the GI tract, the Chronic Constipation is treated like other less serious ones. Educating the patients about bowel movements, maintaining a high-fiber diet and a lot of liquid intake, avoiding dehydrating substances, exercising and bowel training are the starting treatments, along with bulk-forming laxatives like psyllium & methylcellulose.
If the problem persists, more harsh laxatives, such as hyperosmatics or saline, can be tried. Stronger laxatives like anthraquinones, emollients or stimulants are tried next. Biofeedback is a good treatment if the Constipation is caused by outlet inertia.
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Anyone would benefit from a periodic colon cleansing program twice or three times a year followed by a strait healthy regimen with a life style change and high daily fiber intake to promote at least 2 to three times a day bowel movements, that will eliminate constipation and all it's uncomfortable health side effects.
Are You Lacking These Two Essentials?
(Despite how common these two "nutrients" are, many women get ZERO grams of either.)
You may find this hard to believe, but thousands of women go days, if not weeks, without ingesting a SINGLE gram of two of the most essential things for a healthy life. And, I'm not talking about women in third world countries. I'm talking about women who eat three meals a day, in the most developed nations on the planet.
These two essential ingredients are not only necessary to ensure you regularly have 2-3 bowel movements everyday... But they are critical to the overall health of your body. Without them, negative side effects crop up quickly. Though most conventional doctors don't trace cancer, heart disease, kidney failure, etc. back to a lack of these two nutrients, it's hard to deny.
So what two "nutrients" am I talking about? Here we go...
Nutrient #1: Water.
And when I say many women don't get any water for days on end. I'm not exaggerating. At least they don't get PURE water (which is what you're body needs).
By pure water, I don't mean spring water or filtered water (though those are good choices).
I just mean water: Undiluted H2O. Instead, most people get their water in beverages like pop, coffee, tea, juice and milk. Yes, you are getting water by drinking these beverages, but it doesn't absorb properly or completely. In fact, caffeine present in coffee, pop and tea actually causes you to lose an abnormal amount of water (as well as calcium) in your urine.
I won't go into all the physiological reasons why water just doesn't absorb properly when mixed with sugar, caffeine and other ingredients. Instead, I'll prove it to you...
Starting today, you need to start drinking 6-8 cups of water. Preferably 30 minutes before or after a meal. Don't mix anything with it. JUST WATER. Make sure you drink filtered water or spring-water from a good source. But tap water is better than nothing -- so drink it if you must.
As it directly relates to constipation, your bowels need water to keep your stools soft and easy to push through. If your body is being denied water, it will suck it out of your food, turning your
stools into hard pellets that are painful and slow moving. If you want to count a few cups of water in the form of herbal teas, that's fine, but no black tea, nothing with caffeine. Start doing this immediately. If it sounds like a lot, break it down...
Upon arising, drink 2 cups of water all at once. You're usually dehydrated in the morning, so this will help flush out your system. Then you need to consume two more cups between breakfast and lunch. Fill a bottle with two cups and sip on it throughout the morning. If you just drink a little at a time, it will absorb better and not result in frequent trips to the restroom.
Fill the bottle up again after lunch, then after dinner poor your-self a glass of herbal tea.
I don't know how much water you're drinking right now. But if, like some of many peoples, it is about 1 or 2 cups, then this is most definitely affecting your constipation.
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I'm not saying drinking 8 cups will necessarily stop your constipation, but it will definitely reduce it. Let us look at other less obvious causes of constipation and how to eliminate them. But drinking water is a foundation. I doubt anything else will help you much if you are not first drinking at least 6 cups of water a day -- 8 is better.
Nutrient #2 Lacking in Most Women's Diet: Fiber
FIBER is an indigestible part of plant food. Because you can't absorb it, it gives volume to your stools and soaks up water making them soft. Without fiber your stool becomes small and tough. You probably know exactly what I mean. It's easy enough to add fiber to your diet. You don't need to start taking special fiber drinks or anything like that.
Instead, you need to start eating plenty of:
1. Fruits (preferably raw).
2. Vegetables (raw or lightly steamed and/or baked)
3. Nuts and seeds.
4. Whole grains (e.g. brown bread, brown rice... not WHITE).
The vast majority of food sold at supermarkets contains ZERO grams of fiber. Even ones that do claim to contain fiber have often damaged it by processing or overcooking. Dairy and meat do not contain fiber. That's fine; just don't make a meal of dairy and meat, that's all.
Most processed foods contain little or no fiber. E.g. cookies, bread, pasta and pizza, this doesn't mean you need to give up these foods. In fact, your supermarket should carry whole grain varieties of these foods. If not, go to a health food store.
But just because they say "whole grain" it doesn't mean that it is. Look on the list of ingredients. Often it will INCLUDE wholegrain flour, listed _after_ "wheat flour" or "enriched wheat flour." Wheat flour is just a new name for white flour. White flour and whole wheat flour are both WHEAT. But only trust the label when the ingredients say WHOLE first.
Overall, you're better off staying away from the processed foods. Most people eat far too much starch. Eat less starch and fill your plate up with vegetables instead -- both raw and cooked. And instead of relying on bread, bread, bread, start cooking grains, like brown rice, quinoa & barley.
Now some women run into trouble adding grains, vegetables and fruits to their diet. They complain of stomach upset, gas and bloating. Sometimes they even find they become MORE constipated. This can be very discouraging. This may happen to you if you've been stuck on a low-fiber diet for a long time.
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In this collection of Constipation Relief Strategies, you will learn how to switch to a high-fiber diet with little or no problems...
* Sweet Conversion: Read how to start your conversion to a high-fiber diet with a sweet snack in between meals.
Get Slimmer as a side effect: High fiber foods cause sugar to absorb slower into your blood- stream, so it doesn't get stored easily as fat. Plus, they add bulk to your diet, curbing your appetite.
* Step-by-Step: Even if the closest you currently come to "fiber" is the relish on your hot dog, discover how to make the switch over. My short, yet effective, step-by-step plan not only gets rid of negative physical reactions, but it's also gradual enough that your mind doesn't resist either.
* Reduce Bloating: Fiber also "scrubs" the side of your colon.
* Getting rid of hardened fecal matter that is making your abdomen bulge and blocks waste from passing through. The same scrubbing action stimulates the peristalsis (pumping movements) of your colon.
This section also helps prevent and treat many other diseases. Colon cancer being one of the prime examples. Fiber has the added benefit of pushing carcinogenic toxins out of your gut.
That's not all fiber does for you... it also slows the absorption of food, stopping sudden rises in blood sugar which can lead to diabetes. Plus, high-fiber diets have also been proven to lower and prevent high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
There are just so many reasons -- other than reducing your time in the washroom -- that you should get on a high-fiber diet. But you need to know how to make the transition.
Do You Take Any of These Medications?
Oftentimes many people show up with several symptoms that can be traced back to the medications they are taking, both prescription and over the counter. If you're taking any form of medication it could very likely be affecting your bowels and be partly responsible for your constipation. In fact, many off-the-shelf concoctions, such as stomach antacids, contain a hard core that will most definitely dry up your stool -- making it difficult for you to go.
Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs contain constipating ingredients as well. And, of course, constipation is probably not the only side effect you're experiencing from these drugs. But, even if it was, that would be enough to make you want to switch, reduce or eliminate them. As we've already discussed, constipation can easily lead to serious bowel and liver problems.
My first suggestion, of course, would be to book an appointment with a local Naturopathic Doctor and start receiving natural treatment for the condition that requires you to be on medication. Your Naturopathic Doctor may refer you to other natural healers who can provide additional support. For example, chiropractic care can relieve the need for pain medication.
Acupuncture treatment can reduce or eliminate allergies.
Not withstanding, simply adjusting your diet, exercising more and taking specific herbal remedies may be all you need to get off expensive and toxic medication. The other possibility is reducing your current doses of medication. This is something you'll want to do under the supervision of your personal or family doctor. For example, you may find HALF the recommended dosage will produce the same results, with half the negative side-effects.
Women tend to benefit from reducing dosages more than men because their bodies tend to be smaller and metabolism slower. The "recommended" dose is far too general to apply to all the different sizes and shapes of people on this planet. You need to find a dose that does the job,without taking any excess.
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Amadeus@HealthyColonToday.com
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