Constipation is the difficulty to defecate due to intestinal constipation.
Symptoms:
A desire to defecate, pain and intestinal discomfort, swelling in the abdomen, cramps and colic; in some cases up to several days without being able to defecate with grave harm and body poisoning. Constipation is one of the main causes of hemorrhoids and appendicitis, as well as acne and general intoxication of the body.
Causes: It is mainly caused by:
. A lack of fiber in the diet
. A lack of fruits and vegetables
. A lack of water
. A lack of exercise
. Pregnancy, stress and anxiety are the other causes of constipation.
A lack of fiber in the diet may cause:
. Obesity, Gout, Diabetes, kidney, and gall bladder stones.
. Arterial hypertension, vascular-cerebral problems, varicose veins, pulmonary embolism.
. Appendicitis, intestinal constipation, diverticulum, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, and colon ulcers.
. Tooth decay, pernicious anemia, multiple sclerosis.
Suggested treatment:
In case of a severe constipation problem it will be necessary to administer an enema containing glycerin and other lubricating products (specially prepared formulas are sold in drugstore for this problem; ask for an enema, it come in two sizes) or you can prepare a glycerin enema or one with water, cooking oil and lemon in order to defecate easily.
Constipation prevention: drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day (drink before meals and never during after meals, it affects digestion ) with some Aloe Vera juice ( A complete study about the benefits of Aloe Vera for this purpose was accomplished by Linus Pauling Laboratories of Palo Alto California. Dr. Bland (researcher) demonstrates through this study the magnificent results of drinking aloe Vera juice during the day for this problem.)
Also, eat plenty of food with a high fiber content or sprinkle some bran on meals (bran contains a lot of fiber). Eat one carrot a day (don’t forget t drink a lot of water).
Exercise preferably before going to bed.