Constipation
Symptoms
Following are the signs that indicate the presence of this ailment:
No bowel movements at least once a dayPain in the abdomenHeaviness in
the stomachWind formationMucus coated tongueHeadacheLoss of appetitePain in the
lower legsHypertension, feverNauseaVertigoPalpitationDrowsinessCauses
The aggravation of vata causes constipation. Improper eating habits
including eating a lot of food, eating food which is difficult to digest
(such as meat) and not eating enough vegetables and salads also lead to
constipation.
Irregular sleeping habits or emotional disturbances (stress, grief,
fear or worry) are other causes for the obstruction of the passage of
stool, accumulation of toxins in the colon or excessive stimulation of
the nervous system.
Smoking, consuming too much tea and coffee, or intake of prescription
or illicit drugs can also cause constipation.
Remedies
Drinking a glass of warm milk before going to bed helps in easy
evacuation in the morning. In case of severe constipation, mix two
teaspoons of castor oil in the milk.Drink one liter of warm water
and walk around for a few minutes
immediately after waking up early in the morning.Drinking lemon
juice mixed with warm water two to three times a
day eases constipation.One or two teaspoons of aloe gel can be
taken twice a day.A common Ayurvedic medicine for constipation is Triphala
Churna.
It is a powder made by grinding three kinds of herbs. A teaspoon of
this powder taken with warm water or milk at the time going to bed
is beneficial.Dos and don'ts
The diet taken during constipation must be easily digestible.Plenty of
fruits, vegetables and saladsFreshly cooked food, and chew food thoroughly.Eat
only when hungry and maintain at least 4 hours between meals.Use spices like
cumin, coriander, turmeric powder, fennel and
asafetida as they make the food easy to digest.Whole grain bread
and cerealsRegular physical exercise is also important for maintaining
proper bowel movements.Sleeping hours should be regulated and
efforts should be made to
have a sound sleep.Fried foods, beans, gas forming vegetables like
cabbage,
cauliflower and broccoli, nuts and dried fruits should be
avoided.Do not mix too many kinds of foods in one meal.
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