The Best Natural Cures for Constipation

If you are suffering from frequent or severe constipation there are several natural things you can do to naturally alleviate the symptoms and to restore natural/ frequent bowel movements.

The safest and most natural way to treat constipation is through your eating and drinking habits. If you can improve your diet you will dramatically improve your bowel regularity.

One of the most common causes of constipation is lack of natural fibers in the diet. So many people are accustom to eating over processed, preservative packed foods. Unfortunately these foods often do not supply the body what is needed to properly function, eating whole grains, fruits and vegetables will help. Also, fresh foods are better then canned or processed foods. If you are suffering from constipation try eating some of the following foods that are high in fiber: pears, apples, oranges, strawberries, dried peaches, figs, apricots, lentils, black beans, peas, artichoke, brussels sprouts, baked potato, corn and whole grain spaghetti.

Yogurt has been noted to improve many gastrointestinal ailments including constipation because it contains live active cultures that will help clean and stimulate the bowel. Eating yogurt that contains "good bacteria" daily will greatly benefit your digestive tract and it will also help to relieve constipation.

Another major cause of constipation is dehydration, many people aren't consuming enough water each day and this has a major impact on the condition of the bowel. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day is recommended. Try increasing your water intake, this will have a dramatic impact on your body and can help to relieve constipation. Also, avoiding caffeine and other sugary drinks will help as these usually only dehydrate you more. It should also be noted that when taking fiber supplements and when eating whole grains the body will require more water than it would if you were not consuming these absorbent foods.

Another easily overlooked remedy for constipation is physical activity. Regular exercise and physical activity can really help get things moving in your digestive tract. Good diet, exercise and proper hydration are the best and most natural ways to relieve constipation.

Many people turn to fiber supplements for relief from constipation. Fiber supplements have been noted to cause more harm than good if you are constipated due to dehydration because without plenty of water fiber will only "clog you up" more. Use fiber supplements and other over the counter remedies as a last resort as they often only complicate things more and they can throw off your body's natural balance.

The absolute best thing you can do is to remove over processed foods from your diet and try to eat as many natural foods as possible. Drink plenty of water, go to the bathroom when you need to and exercise! This is the safest and most natural way to remedy constipation.