11 Top and Best Constipation Cures

June 22, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
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Constipation refers to a health condition when fewer bowel movements are occurred than it should be. It is indeed an uncomfortable and embarrassing health situation that even require serious medical attention if continues for longer period. Typically, if you are having less than three bowel movements in a week, quite obviously you are suffering from constipation problem. However, lack of exercise and unhealthy diet can contribute to constipation development. Constipation is not a serious problem till it becomes chronic.

However not so serious at initial stages, but it is always better that you should find ways for constipation cure and apply them accordingly as required. This article focuses on various types of constipation cure and their associated benefits.

Triphala

Since ancient times, Triphala is well respected for its various nutritional benefits including a sophisticated solution as constipation cure. Triphala is an Ayurvedic preparation that constitutes three herbal components, namely, Amalaki, Haritaki and Bibhitaki. Triphala serves the purpose of both purgative laxative as well as lubricating bulk laxative. So, if you are suffering from constipation problem, you can definitely count on Triphala as the best constipation cure. Triphala functions nicely even in the case of chronic constipation problem. It effectively cleanses the colon and digestive system. Hence it protects the body from harmful bodily wastages. Read more

One Cause of Constipation: Bad Bacteria

June 7, 2009 by · 1 Comment
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Bad bacteria in the colon are one of the worst conditions that could exist in your body. Yet few people are aware that this is something to be concern about. Not only is bad bacteria one cause of constipation, it is also a source of toxic matter that filters into your body where it creates many familiar diseases.

When bad bacteria takes over your colon and if remains in control of your colon over a long period of your life, expect to have serious diseases as you age. You may or may not wonder why practically every older person you know has many health issues to deal with. Most likely it is the neglect of the colon and the constipation that they have lived with during their lifetime.

When bad bacteria control the colon, they live on undigested food and cause this food to rot and become putrid. This condition causes your colon to become slight alkaline making it difficult for the good bacteria to thrive. As more toxic matter accumulated in the colon, it attracts other pathogens and yeast. Read more

Water, Not Too Much & Not Too Little

May 28, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
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Coke tastes better than water. So does lemonade, fruit juice, tea, coffee and of course alcohol! We all ENJOY drinking these things. If you are like me, you probably don’t ENJOY drinking water – you just know you should. Is pure water better than, say, orange juice? How much water should we drink a day? Can we drink too much water.. . Our bodies are estimated to be about 60 to 70 percent water. Our body needs water to maintain a steady body temperature. Water also transports oxygen to your cells, removes waste, and lubricates our joints and organs.

Water is lost through urination, respiration, and by sweating. The more actives you are, the more water you lose. If you start to get pains in your joints, headaches, strong smelling yellow urine and constipation, it may be a sign that you are dehydrated, and thus not getting enough water to replace what is lost. Read more