Why constipation should not be ignored
When you think, hang on, there is a blockage and you are so uncomfortable, you can't think of anything else, that's when I know I have to take something for it.
The effects of constipation are not just physical but can
affect you in other ways. The results of a survey carried out at a
specialist constipation clinic show that:
- 65% of people mentioned discomfort, fatigue and skin complaints as symptoms they associated with constipation
- one in four women mentioned irritability as a symptom of constipation
- 51% admit to feeling less attractive, which impacts on their social lives; 38% said that they have either cancelled or left early from a social engagement
- 68% said that having constipation affects their sex life, either because it is too painful or they do not feel attractive
EFFECTS OF CONSTIPATION
- Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures
- Fecal Impaction
- Colon Becomes a Breeding Ground for Harmful Bacteria
- Weakens the Body’s Immune System
- Obesity
- Fatigue
- Mood Swings
- Sleep Disorders
- Rheumatic Fever
- Feeling of Lethargy
5 Easy Tips for Relieving Constipation
1. Reduce Your Stress
2. Eat Plenty of High Fiber Foods
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- Bran Cereals
- Beans, Peas & Legumes – Low in both fat and cholesterol, high in fiber and protein.
- Broccoli – Very high in fiber and an excellent natural antibiotic, broccoli has also demonstrated some cancer-fighting potential.
- Dried Fruit – Dried figs, prunes, and apricots are great intestinal movers.
- Raw Nuts & Seeds – Raw almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, hazelnuts, and chestnuts lead the way as the best choices, because they are high in fiber, protein, vitamin E and calcium.
- Cherries – A natural blood stimulant, cherries have been used for centuries to detoxify the kidneys. Cherries also have the anti-cancer compound, ellagic acid, and are very effective at relieving constipation.
- Bananas – High in fiber and a natural bulk-producing agent, bananas are great for promoting easy digestion.
- Apples – The high pectin levels in apples stimulate the bowels and also provide bulk for bowel movements.
- Carrots – A rich source of Beta-Carotene, carrots are natural body detoxifiers. Also high in pectin, carrots add bulk to stool and can stimulate bowel contractions.
- Green Vegetables
- Cinnamon – Cinnamon stimulates intestinal peristalsis (the wave-like contractions) and also triggers the release of bile for digestion.