| There are many reasons why constipation | | | | are still popular forms of laxatives |
| can occur in adults, they area from | | | | that are found in drugstores. Both of |
| simply not eating a healthy diet that | | | | these herbs work by irritating the tummy |
| includes fiber to other more steady | | | | and so get 'things' moving along. |
| underlying medical problems. Wherefore | | | | However you should only use any |
| it is important that if you suffer from | | | | laxatives herbal or otherwise over the |
| severe constipation for any length of | | | | short - term period. |
| time or it is a recurring event you | | | | The immature - expression period is |
| should talk with your doctor. Of course | | | | classed as no longer than a week, any |
| if it proves to your diet that is | | | | longer and you run the risk of your |
| causing your problems and not a serious | | | | body becoming totally lazy and becoming |
| underlying problem then changing your | | | | dependent on medication. Cascara is |
| ways is the most effective remedy for | | | | thought to be the most gentlest of the |
| your constipation. | | | | two due to it working through the |
| If constipation occurs every now and | | | | nervous system and only partially |
| again which is the most probably case | | | | irritating the intestines. It also |
| then you could turn to an herbal remedy | | | | helps to improve the tone and function |
| for relief. Along with an herbal remedy | | | | of the intestine; as such many druggists |
| you should again increase the amount of | | | | support it as a tonic to the intestinal |
| fiber you are eating in your diet as | | | | tract. |
| this is essential for a healthy | | | | Licorice can be used effectively ensuing |
| digestive system. | | | | a laxative that allows you to reduce |
| Fruit, vegetables and whole grains are | | | | the amount of laxative taken while |
| all excellent sources of fiber. For | | | | still receiving the same benefits. |
| occasional bouts of constipation bulk | | | | Licorice works by making the intestine |
| agents are recommended, they are the | | | | more susceptible to the cathartic; |
| gentlest form of laxative and | | | | irritant laxatives can also be used |
| recommended especially if you have | | | | alongside herbs that relax the |
| irritated or sensitive bowels. They can | | | | intestines and also help to prevent |
| be used safely throughout pregnancy and | | | | stomach cramps. |
| while nursing and are even safe for | | | | Peppermint, fennel and ginger all are |
| those who have inflamed bowels. | | | | excellent choices. One way to make |
| The most popular form of bulk herbal | | | | taking a laxative easier and more |
| laxative is psyllium; this gentle | | | | pleasant is to steep a fig or date that |
| remedy can be purchased from most | | | | are in fact natural laxatives in |
| drugstores and a study conducted in 1978 | | | | licorice tea. Be aware that any choice |
| showed that constipation due to | | | | of laxative will have a time delay |
| irritated bowel syndrome was improved | | | | before they start to work, bulk |
| in 80 % of people. | | | | laxatives can take as long as 24 hours |
| Laxatives in the form of syrup and pills | | | | before they begin to work while |
| and which include senna and cascara and | | | | irritants between 6 and 12 hours. |