Part 1: Massage abdomen to relieve constipation.
1, understand the benefits of abdominal massage. When you are constipated, you may feel uncomfortable and even painful. Massage the abdomen can not only relieve constipation, but also have other benefits, including: reducing the need for long-term use of laxatives.
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Let the body and mind relax, and then relax the bowels.
2. Find a comfortable place to massage. You might want to lie down and massage your abdomen. Lying down can help the body relax further, which is more convenient than standing. Give yourself at least 30 minutes to find a comfortable place and have a massage. Being in a hurry may put more pressure on yourself, but it can't relieve constipation. Massage in a quiet and comfortable environment, such as your bedroom Turn off the lights, minimize the noise and make your body more relaxed.
Consider lying in a bathtub with warm water. Warm water helps to relax and relieve constipation.
3. Start massaging the abdomen. The intestine is located between the hip bones in the lower abdomen. You can massage your abdomen in any way. However, circular exercise may be better for relieving constipation. Massage the small intestine with the navel as the center and the index finger and fingertip in a clockwise circle. Repeat 3 to 5 times.
4. Continue to massage. The following massage sequence can promote intestinal peristalsis and accelerate the downward push of waste to rectum. Continue the massage as follows: press the abdomen from left to right.
Hands and fingers tremble on the navel.
Draw a circle with one hand just below the navel, and then draw another circle with the other hand.
Hands continue to alternate counterclockwise.
Massage in circles on the abdomen with your fingertips.
Massage inward and downward from both sides of the abdomen.
5. Repeat the kneading action. Need to massage the abdomen 10 to 20 minutes to promote intestinal peristalsis. Continue massage in the above order 10 to 20 minutes, and then stop. Take a rest and pay attention to whether you are comfortable. If not, start a new massage or try again later. Don't press and rub your abdomen too hard. This may compress the feces, making it more difficult to excrete.
Even if you need to use other methods, you should continue to massage your abdomen every day to relieve constipation. Massage the abdomen every day may prevent constipation or flatulence again in the future.
6. Move your legs. Moving your legs to the abdomen will compress part of the intestine. During massage, the legs alternately move to the abdomen or sides of the body. This may further promote intestinal peristalsis and relieve constipation.
7. Don't ignore the meaning. You may feel comfortable when you massage. If there is, don't delay or ignore it. Go to the toilet quickly and give yourself some time to defecate. Failure to do so may lead to: fecal sclerosis
Defecation requires excessive force.
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Part II: Combining with other natural therapies
1, drink more water. Constipation is usually caused by lack of water in the colon. Drink 8 cups or 2 liters of water every day to replenish body moisture and relieve constipation. Drink tap water or bottled water. Do not drink carbonated drinks and flavored water, which may aggravate abdominal distension and flatulence.
2. Drink juice. If water can't relieve constipation, consider drinking juice. Drink 60 to 120ml of prune juice or apple juice when eating. If it doesn't work, you may need to drink more. If the taste of juice is too strong for you or your taste buds, you can mix it with the same amount of water. You can also add some ice if you like.
3. Eat high-fiber food. Besides drinking water and/or juice, you should also eat high-fiber food. They can soften feces and stimulate intestinal peristalsis. For every 1000 calories, 14 grams of fiber is consumed. Some high-fiber foods can help relieve constipation, especially when combined with massage: peas.
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Cauliflower
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Brussels sprouts
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4. Move your body. Exercise and physical activity can promote intestinal peristalsis. Do some low-impact exercise to relieve constipation. You can consider combining abdominal massage with physical activity to relieve constipation more quickly. Any activity or exercise helps to relieve constipation. It is best to exercise with low impact. Consider running, walking, cycling and swimming. Doing yoga may also help.
Move as much as possible. Just 15 minutes of exercise can also help promote intestinal peristalsis.
5. Use mineral oil, irritant laxatives and enemas with caution. People hold different opinions on treating constipation with natural oil, laxatives and enemas. They may cause long-term constipation, damage colon and anal muscles, and make the body rely on laxatives for defecation. Ask your doctor if these treatments are safe and suitable for you.
6. Intake of castor oil. This is a family therapy handed down from generation to generation. Castor oil is a natural laxative, which can be decomposed into a substance that can promote intestinal peristalsis and help relieve constipation. Castor oil combined with massage may relieve constipation faster. Eat a teaspoon or two of castor oil on an empty stomach. You should defecate within eight hours.
Castor oil tastes bad. Can be mixed with sweeteners such as orange juice to neutralize the taste.
Don't take more than the recommended dose to avoid poisoning. Symptoms of castor oil poisoning include abdominal cramps, chest pain, dizziness, hallucinations, diarrhea, shortness of breath, rash and sore throat. If you have any of the above symptoms, please call the hotline of the Poisoning Control Center. The operator will give you detailed instructions on how to do it.
7. ingest the front shell of the car. Supplementing fiber can further enhance the effect of abdominal massage. Plantain skin is a very fine ground plantain bran. This fiber supplement can soften feces. Consider adding psyllium seed hulls of Metamucil, FiberCon and Citrucel brands to food to help relieve constipation: buy psyllium seed hulls in natural food or nutrition stores.
Will. Teaspoon of plantain seed shell and 240 ml of water are mixed evenly and drunk every morning and evening. Increase the dose only when necessary.
If you like, you can add plantain seed shells to fruit smoothies. Fruit can further enhance the effect of massaging plantain shells and abdomen.
8. Stimulate the intestines with flaxseed. Flaxseed, flaxseed oil and flaxseed powder all help relieve constipation. They can also supplement nutrients lost by constipation. Add flaxseed to every meal to promote intestinal peristalsis. Don't eat more than 50 grams or 5 tablespoons of whole flaxseed every day. You can add 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed to hot or cold breakfast cereal.
Mix 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed with mayonnaise or mustard sauce and spread it on the sandwich.
Mix 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed into 240ml yogurt.
Add ground flaxseed to baked goods, including biscuits, muffins and bread.
Warning If you are constipated for a long time, you need to see a doctor.
If you have severe abdominal pain, go to the emergency room immediately.
If you have abdominal pain and diarrhea, you must see a doctor at once.