4 Constipation REMEDIES by Dr. Sethi That Target Underlying ROOT Causes

What Is Constipation and Common Causes

[00:00] Constipation is very common. In fact, it affects people of all ages. In this video, I am going to teach you how to get rid of it and prevent it. I will discuss four best natural remedies to treat occasional constipation at the end of this video. Now, before we begin, let's first define

[00:20] constipation actually is. Remember we are all different so we all have different toilet habits but generally speaking constipation is when you go to the toilet less often to empty your bowels or when you're passing hard painful stools. The normal frequency of bowel movements is anywhere from three bowel movements in a day to three

[00:40] bowel movements in a week. Now there are so many different causes for constipation in adults and sometimes there is no obvious reason. But some of the most common causes include a lack of fiber, not eating enough fruits and veggies, dehydration and ignoring the urge to go. Now the good news is that constipation can usually be treated at home with simple

Natural Lifestyle Remedies to Relieve Constipation

[01:00] lifestyle changes as long as you are having constipation occasionally and not in a chronic fashion. And we are going to talk about these next. But if these do not help enough, I will also talk about laxatives that you can buy over the counter. Tip number 1. A really simple way to help reduce training is when you are trying to empty your bowels, raise your feet. So when you are sitting on the toilet seat, have a

[01:20] stool there and place your feet on that and try and make your knees come above your hip and by doing this you will straighten out the anorectal angle and this causes the stool to pass through much more easily. Alright let's move on to tip two. Now to make your stools softer and easier to pass you need to drink more fluids. Try to aim for eight

[01:40] glasses daily and to help your stools retain more fluid you need more fiber that means more fruits more veggies more oatmeal. Tip 3 increase your activity. So do more regular walking more regular exercise it is going to reduce the time it takes for the food to pass through your large intestine and you will have an easier time using

When to Consider Laxatives and How to Use Them Safely

[02:00] using the restroom. The reason for this is that the more time the food spends in the large intestine, the drier your stool would become and you will have a more difficult time passing dry stools. So now if the diet and the lifestyle changes are not helping you, then legatives are a type of medication that can help the bowels empty more regularly. Medications

[02:20] Like Miralax. However, I would advise everyone to speak to their doctor first before buying and using any over-the-counter legatives. There are multiple kinds of legatives available in the market. Make sure that you talk to your doctor and get the one that is suitable for you. Also remember that some of the legatives are only to be used for a short period of

[02:40] time as those can be habit-forming. Again, talk to your doctor and make sure the ones that you're buying do not have such side effects. Right now, let's talk about the different over-the-counter legatives and how they work. I think it will be very useful for you to know. So first, we've got bulk-forming legatives such as Coelium Husk also known as Isabgo. Now the

Types of Over-the-Counter Laxatives and How They Work

[03:00] The way these work is very similar to when you increase the fiber in your diet. It is going to help your stool retain more liquid so it is easier for your bowels to push the stool out. Remember that these kind of bulk forming legatives do take 2-3 days for these to work. They can also increase bloating and gas. But the good news is this does settle over time. Next one is Osmosis.

[03:20] Asymptotic legatives such as lektolos which soften your stools and make those easier to pass by retaining more water in the bowels, this is by a process called osmosis, hence the name osmotic legatives. The osmotic legatives also can take a couple of days to work. It is also important to drink plenty of fluids with these. Third class of legatives is stimulant leg

[03:40] These speed up the bowel movements. Now this is caused by stimulating your GI tract and causing it to contract. Now remember because of these contractions it can cause abdominal cramping. Another important thing to remember is it can take up to 12 hours to work. We have stool softeners like docusate sodium which increase the fluid content of hard and dry stools, make

4 Best Natural Beverages to Relieve Occasional Constipation

[04:00] making them easier to pass. Alright, now the best part. 4 Best Natural Beverages to Relieve Your Occasional Constipation. First one. Prune Juice. Prunes and prune juice contain sorbitol and natural sugar alcohol that acts as a mild laxative. Drinking prune juice can help promote bowel movements and help relieve constipation. The important thing to remember is

[04:20] The sorbitol because it is a sugar alcohol can indeed cause bloating in some people. Second, lemon water. It is a refreshing beverage that can help stimulate digestion and relieve constipation. Consider drinking fresh lemon juice in a glass of warm water first thing in the morning. Third, ginger tea also has laxative effects and can help relieve constipation by promoting bowel

[04:40] movements. And the fourth one, aloe vera juice. It contains compounds that can help soothe and stimulate the GI tract making it a natural remedy for occasional constipation. Drink a small amount of aloe vera juice mixed with water to help alleviate your occasional constipation. And that's all for today guys. If you have any questions, feel free to ask those in the comment section and I will try my best to answer those.

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