Constipation Home Remedies That Will Keep You Regular

by Celeste

Many people suffer with constipation and for the person who has to live with this condition it can be a serious and painful problem.

Constipation home remedies are often the first port of call for someone who has constipation and with good reason; most of these home remedies work and they work well.

The symptoms of constipation can range from nausea, leg pains, headache, flatulence, fever and loss of appetite. All of which should not be underestimated and can become a problem in themselves, so it is good if you know your body well.

It should be noted at this point, that even if bowel movements are occurring, there could still be constipation. That's because if you have irregular bowel movements i.e. they do not happen every day and are easy to pass, you could also be considered to be constipated.

For virtually everyone who has constipation, the first thing they need to look at when looking for constipation home remedies should be to look at their diets.

Plainly put if you put in the right amounts of foods, in the right amounts of combination, then it should be easy to come out and that will limit the need for exploring further constipation home remedies.

Generally we should all aim to eat more fruits and more vegetables. This will add bulk and fiber to the diet (which we all need in our systems anyway) and so help with relieving constipation.

However, try to avoid those vegetables that are known to encourage flatulence: these include cabbage, sprouts, beans and foods such as nuts and also some dried foods. Processed, fatty foods and fried foods are also best avoided.

**You may think that although a few of the above mentioned foods may help you by relieving your body of your constipation, it is unwise to continue to use these foods. That's because your bowels can become dependent on having these products to go to the bathroom.

Thereby letting you know.. It's not a good idea.. ***

Instead, one of the fruits that should be added to the diet are figs. Well known throughout time as one of the constipation home remedies, figs can be soaked over night in water and be ready for breakfast the next morning.

You can also use figs as the base for a home made blended drink. Simply throw in three or four figs, add some oat milk and some prune juice and blend. It's a sure-fire constipation home remedy that will keep you regular.


This is also a super drink that when taken regularly for several days will usually help to relieve constipation.

Wholegrain breads and cereals should also be added to the diet of anyone who has irregular bowel movements or is constipated. These breads and cereals help to add the necessary bulk that our bodies need to break down to remove the waste.

In the same way the fiber that these foods posses, is also vital to keep the bowels healthy and functioning, without becoming dependent on junk.

Adding exercise to your daily regime and drink plenty of water as this will help to keep your system working healthy and encourage the waste to naturally and easily leave the body.