What to eat to relieve constipation

There are two types of constipation. One is long-term constipation, and the other is constipation in a certain stage. There are many reasons for constipation. Many people will have constipation due to getting angry, eating too fine food, and lack of qi and blood. Constipation is a very painful thing, especially for the elderly who suffer from many chronic diseases of the elderly. Constipation may be fatal.

Food supplements are worse than medicine supplements. If you have constipation, you can also use some food therapy to make your bowel movement smoother. Everyone knows that eating bananas can help with bowel movements. Bananas are not suitable for every patient with constipation. It is okay to eat bananas if your stool is hard from beginning to end. Here are some methods to relieve constipation:

1. Water. Don’t drink too much at one time. A little after meals and a little at other times. It will add up to a lot.

2. Cook the vegetables until they are a little softer and eat a little more. It is better for your stomach to eat a few mouthfuls of rice first and then the vegetables.

3. Taking a rest after a meal and eating some fruit can also help.

4. You can drink some honey water at ordinary times, not too strong, which can nourish the stomach and promote bowel movements.

5. You can add a small amount of sesame oil to food (not too much, just a little bit is fine), which also has a laxative effect.

6. Regular work and rest, active bowel movements in the morning, try every day after breakfast, this situation is easier to defecate. Get up early, give yourself more time, don't rush, miss the best time of the day. Develop the habit of defecation every day, it will be more dry and difficult to defecate over time.

You can also insist on cutting carrots into pieces and cooking them into porridge. You should eat the pieces and drink the porridge. It is very effective. You can give it a try. Strengthen physical labor and exercise every day, and you must sweat all over your body. Do not eat hot foods and dishes such as onions, ginger, garlic, peppers, mutton, peppers, fennel, etc. You can eat bitter things such as pears, kiwis, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, mung bean soup, bitter melon, etc., because according to traditional Chinese medicine, they are cool in nature and good for reducing heat, especially bitter things, which are the natural enemy of reducing heat.

Smooth bowel movements can excrete toxins from the body in a timely manner. If the bowel movements are not smooth, the toxins in the body will remain in the body. Over time, the body will become ill. Many diseases are caused by constipation, so it is important to keep the bowel movements smooth. The above are all good ways to clear the bowel movements. Patients with constipation can follow these methods at home.