Anyone got any tips for constipation, natural remedies??

jorinya

I was just wondering what people have tried out there to help with constipation. This isn't for me, just thought it would be something to ask in case of anyone out there having that problem. I know I have tried prunes in the past but that really hurt my tummy. I had four c-sections and it really hurt my scar area. I know there are laxatives out there but in case some people don't want to take them or prunes ( or prune juice) what else is out there to help terminate the problem that doesn't hurt your stomach?

wizzybeth

Fiber supplements like Metamucil, Benefiber, etc. Senekot is a "natural" laxative and is supposed to be really gentle. Also being sure to eat enough fiber-rich foods and drink lots of water.

lesliewalker108

kashi cereal and 1% milk

jorinya

I just say something that said coffee is good! And they say too much caffeine is bad for you.

hotnumber

Lemon juice and water

cavia

Fish oil.

JenD1066

Raw baby carrots- natural little brooms for the colon. Drink copious amounts of water to rinse.

atypicalsmith

Walking. Walk, walk and walk. My grandmother used to tell me that walking was the best thing for your bowels, and that is still my favorite exercise, whether on a treadmill or outside with my dog. I was sick for two weeks and didn't walk and kaboom! Here it came, so to speak.

peachyfuzzle

Could always apply the Heinz ketchup bottle method, and use a butter knife.*

*do not actually do this.

livingleanlivingclean

wizzybeth wrote: »

Fiber supplements like Metamucil, Benefiber, etc. Senekot is a "natural" laxative and is supposed to be really gentle. Also being sure to eat enough fiber-rich foods and drink lots of water.

Unless you were constipated from too much fibre!

Coffee and magnesium would be my suggestions

navyrigger46

Fiber, fats, and proper ATTG squats.

Rigger

dannatona

Drinking hot coffee, followed by ice water ALWAYS works for me.

giantrobot_powerlifting

Banana, yogurt, apple, then almonds wash it down with a cappuccino and two cups of water, maybe four. Wait.

tiannalynn222

Peanuts! Lol I had never been regular in my life until I started eating peanuts everyday ( probably the oil ) only bad thing is they are high in fat

MyaPapaya75

Good Ole Fashioned Raisin Bran with Whole Milk...have glass of grape juice after about 4oz swig it down and head for a 30min brisk walk and then back home......you dont need nothing fancy if ya do then you need to see a Doctor.

atypicalsmith

Or you can start walking a couple of miles every day.

kgeyser

I remember pear juice being on the list of suggestions on one of the handouts they gave out when I was pregnant. I know this isn't "natural," but liquid glycerin was on the list well. Not a pleasant delivery method but it was pretty much the go-to suggestion if things like fiber, prune or pear juice, walking, more water, stool softeners etc were not giving relief.

Tubbs216

Well, you could be like the constipated mathematician and work it out with a pencil.

Sensible answer: prune juice. Maybe a suppository to get things moving if you're seriously bunged-up.

ETA: sorry, just saw that you don't want prunes. Bran flakes, then.

ClubSilencio

- Increase water intake. (prunes are actually a bad idea if you're not drinking enough water)
- Ripe banana
- Apple
- Go for a walk.

macgurlnet

I'm still trying to find the balance with the "right" things to eat to keep things moving.

Keep an eye on your macros - particularly fats and fiber. If you're not getting enough of either of those, that can cause issues. Ensuring you're drinking enough water will help also.

You've gotten plenty of recommendations for specific things to try; I do find that coffee with some creamer can sometimes do the trick for me.

~Lyssa

msimpsonep

I like drinking dandelion tea or kombucha tea probiotics always help

jorinya

Great responses, I hope someone out there that reads this as needs it gets the help they need. Some people are afraid to ask in case people think they are been silly. Thanks guys! Have noted them down just in case. Maybe I should start drinking coffee in the morning again just as a precaution. Like the man says - his better to be safe than sorry!!.

blankiefinder

For a one time deal I would take Senekot, but for a more natural solution I would add 1 t. of melted virgin coconut oil to my diet per day for a week and see if there is a change. Be sure to log the calories though.

Merkavar

I will just leave this here.

pineapple_peach10

Physical activity, lots of water, leafy greens

amusedmonkey

Fiber, higher fat in your diet, coffee, exercise, more water, also rice or wheat bran (very high in both fiber and magnesium) and pumpkin seeds (high in both magnesium and fat). If it's the stubborn kind and you're brave, castor oil, and if all else fails senna (make sure not to use often).

nanokookoo

Yoghurt and fat/oil. The fat seems odd but it really helps...get things through

NobodyPutsAmyInTheCorner

Turmeric.
I take a capsule every morning and I'm grand lol.

sexysize12

Eat a serving of oatmeal everyday it works.

anrebma

msimpsonep wrote: »

I like drinking dandelion tea or kombucha tea probiotics always help

kombucha tea works well. Especially if you go a day or two without it then drink a bottle lol. Also, I use Benefiber Healthy Shape and that keeps things going.

Werglum

Ground linseeds (I think they call them flaxseeds in America?!?) if that doesn't work then I drink Alpine Tea, which is herbal tea with senna leaf in it.