Home Remedies for Constipation

Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movement, incomplete evacuation of bowel, decrease in the volume or weight of the bowel. It may also refer to passage of small amounts of hard and dry bowel movements. It is the disturbance in the digestive tract that gives rise to many other ailments in the body. The infrequent bowel movement does not allow the removal of toxins produced in the body. As a result they find their way in the blood stream from where they enter all parts of the body causing malfunctioning of the parts.

Causes of Constipation

The various causes of constipation are:

Low fiber diet
Low intake of fluids
Some particular diseases like hyperacidity, diabetes, colitis, sluggish liver and tumors
Weak abdominal muscles
Holding back stools when in pressure
Irregular meals
Incomplete chewing of food
High intake of refined foods

Regular drinking of water is highly beneficial for cleaning the system. Normally 6-8 glasses of water are recommended for digesting and dissolving the food nutrients.

Eating chapatti made of wheat (two parts) and roasted black gram powder (one part) along with their husk is also beneficial and is good constipation remedy.

To make good home remedy for constipation take 2 tablespoons of Blackstrap molasses before going to sleep. Molasses are high in calories. It has a strong taste, though, you may want to add it to milk, fruit juice, or prune juice etc.

Walking 4-5 kms. after dinner is highly beneficial as it helps in the digestion of food.

Half cup cabbage juice taken twice-daily cures constipation.

Mango is a natural reliever of constipation.

Dip 10-12 dry grapes without seeds in milk and boil the milk. Drink the milk separately and chew the grapes. This is more beneficial when taken at night. This is one of the useful home remedies for constipation.

Dip Spiegel seeds 5-10 grams in 200 grams of warm milk. Add sugar and take this during night. This is very useful diet for constipation.

Chronic constipation can be cured with high intake of figs dipped in water and taken in the morning time. This constipation remedy is very effective and one of the good home remedies for constipation.

Dates along with milk also relieve constipation.

Dip two teaspoonfuls of Spiegel seeds in water for 6 hours, add equal amount of sugar and take this with water at night. This is very simple and effective home remedy for constipation.

Drinking water, which has been kept overnight in a copper vessel in the morning with empty stomach, will give immediate relief from constipation. - Good home remedy for constipation

Mix 1/4 teaspoon of Epsom salt to 1/2 a glass of water and drink. This is a good constipation remedy.

Mix 1/2 cup olive oil with 1/2 cup orange juice and drink. This is another useful natural remedy for constipation.

Daily intake of guava with empty stomach in the morning is highly beneficial.

Take some fennel seeds and add them to a glass full of warm water. Drink this water each night before going to bed. Fennel has properties in curing digestive problems. The regular use of fennel will normalize the working of the digestive system and heal the constipation problems. This is very useful and one of the good home remedies for constipation.

2-4 teaspoonfuls of castor oil also relieve constipation.

Carrot juice mixed with spinach juice gives immediate relief from constipation.

A teaspoon of linseed taken with water before each meal provides bulk and lubrication, thus curing constipation.

Mix the powder of one dry ginger (Zingiber officinale) with the powder of some senna leaves in equal proportions. Put these powders in a cup of lukewarm water. Drink this water while it is still a little warm every night. This will ensure proper passing of stools in the morning and is good constipation treatment.

The juice of two oranges taken in the morning with empty stomach for 8-10 days relieves constipation.

A teaspoon of linseeds, swallowed with water before each meal, provides lubrication and is good natural remedy for constipation.

1-2 teaspoons of almond oil taken with milk at night for 3-4 days also relieves constipation.

Take almond oil with milk every night before going to sleep. This controls the constipation and helps in proper voiding of stools in the morning. This is very effective and simple constipation remedy.

4 grams of triphala powder when taken with 200 grams of warm water or milk also relieves constipation. Morpheme Triphala provides Natural Triphala extract in vegetable capsules. Charaka states that “by using this recipe continuously for one year, one can live for a hundred years, free from aging and diseases”

Prepare a mixture of equal quantities of carrot juice and spinach juice in a glass. Drink this glassful of juices at night before going to sleep. This is one of the effective home remedies for constipation.

Vajrasana is one of the yogasanas beneficial for constipation cure.

Drinking hot water with sour lime juice and half a teaspoon of salt is also an effective constipation treatment.

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Gentle aperients for people suffering from constipation

Rose petal jelly: Take 100 g of white rose petals and cut the base. Place one tablespoon lemon juice, two tablespoon orange juice, two tablespoon clear honey, 450g white cane sugar and 150 ml water in a stainless pan. Leave it till the sugar gets dissolved. Now add the rose petals and heat with continuous stirring till the petals appear to dissolve. Allow the mixture to cool and seal when it is cold. Intake of one teaspoon daily will enhance the bowel movement.

Peach blossom drink: One teaspoon of dried peach blossoms infused in a cup of boiling milk should be drunk twice daily for immediate relief from constipation.

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Good Remedy for Obesity & constipation and natural health

Drink 4 - 5 cups of water before brushing teeth or eating breakfast on mornings. This is an old Chinese remedy and it has proven to be a natural remedy for obesity, constipation, beautiful skin among many other things.

#1 - kaye - 09/10/2007 - 13:58

Constipation Remedy - Vegetarian Treatment

Become a vegetarian which uses lots of roughage which aids your digestive track to function smoothly. This, coupled with a good, consistent schedule of work out and peace of mind will surely do the trick.

I just had surgery which precluded me from excercising and eating my usual great vegetarian diet so I'm late with 8 days. Otherwise...it works like a clock! :o) Adela

#2 - Adela - 09/11/2007 - 01:32

Remedy for Constipation

After my c-section I was extremely constipated. My mom made me Chamomile Tea with a lot of sugar and it helped me. Also fresh, raw papaya and grapes.

#3 - Belma - 10/27/2007 - 17:27

after I had my son I was extremely constipation. My midwife told me to drink a hot drink quite quick then straight after a cold drink. It worked for me!!!!

#4 - Constipation remedy - 01/08/2008 - 16:23

Libby Leu Bea Tea..you can buy it at any nutrition store or Piggly Wiggly. It is best to take it at abbout 5:00pm and by morning you will have a complete cleansing. This really works well and makes you feel alot better.

#5 - Tina - 01/19/2008 - 13:51

pooooooooooo it outttttt

#6 - pooface - 01/29/2008 - 18:40

Chew almonds 1/2 cup per day. It works like charm!

#7 - longtime - 02/21/2008 - 16:00

Drink one glass of milk while chewing grapes before you go to sleep. The next morning on an empty stomach, drink one glass of orange juice w/pulp. You should go to the washroom about an hour later. ;-)

#8 - helpinghoney - 03/02/2008 - 07:17

Try eating Prunes....works for me
and also Ispaghol taken with warm milk at night
another thing that works wonders for me is a high fiber cereal taken with milk in the mornings. I prefer POST Banana Nut Crunch! its delicious and nutritious...and really helped my problem of chronic constipations!

#9 - rabbity - 03/26/2008 - 00:25

2CUPS FRESH COOKED SPINACH,BOIL WITH A BIT OF GARLIC ABUT 15 MINUTES...EAT...AND GO0O0 B-)

#10 - DONNA - 03/28/2008 - 08:45

Drink a cup of warm prune juice. This works wonders

#11 - In His Service - 04/12/2008 - 19:31

I have this problem with IBS and it drives me nuts!! Mine is always constipation, rarely able to move on my own. any suggestion in a remedy for this condition? >-(

#12 - sick of no poop - 05/14/2008 - 11:01

avoid water during meals, brown rice & steamed vegetables fine,avoid milk with meals, okra good, avoid carbonated & cold drinks, eat at regular time. take dinner before sunset. take psyllium husk with yogurt everyday for severe constipation.Eat green vegetables & green moong lentis/ legumes frequently.

#13 - thakur - 06/18/2008 - 14:42

listen, i had this problem. i couldn't go to school until i pooped somthing out otherwise i would be with a stomache for the rest of the day and it's uncomfortable to learn and concentrate. what i reccomend to do is eat purely and only vegetables and fruits, drink alot of water (up to 8 glasses), eat fiber (good cereal:Go Lean; eat it two hours before going to sleep), and about prune NO! don't reccomend this because it might have your stomach twirling all day. follow it as a strict diet and it will surely work! i just had to do it for two weeks but now went back to my regular food eating and i can finally use the bathroom every morning when i wake up WITHOUT NO PROBLEM

#14 - angy - 06/22/2008 - 23:07

Mix 2 tablespoons peanutbutter with maple syrup and eat before breakfast every day, works wonders.

#15 - rose - 07/19/2008 - 08:25

VERY SIMPLE: MY WIFE HAD THIS PROBLEM, SHE WENT ON A 30 GRAM FIBER INTAKE AND TWO DAYS LATER SHE WAS CURED. IT'S WORKS TRY IT!

#16 - DAVE - 08/30/2008 - 16:04

When I was preggers with my oldest son I couldn't poop to save my life! My OBGYN told me to eat a tablespoon of dark brown sugar followed by a glass of cold water. Worked great!! No cramps, no urgency. Just a normal "I have to go" feeling.

#17 - Mrs. NewYorker - 10/10/2008 - 21:01

THE ULTIMATE CURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go out and buy Mangosteen juice (I used Lakewood brand). The recommended 1oz. 3 times a day, but drink at least 2oz. at least 4 times a day. Its a little bit expensive, but totally worth it and VERY good for you. This worked for me after a doctor told me that I needed a strong drug to make me go.

#18 - Chena - 10/18/2008 - 19:16

I've had good luck with Egyptian Licorice tea. I use the Yogi Tea brand, but health food stores should have others if you can't find this one. I just make a cup of this tea in the evenings when I need to get back to regular.

#19 - Michigan - 10/25/2008 - 10:56

Help i have never ever experienced such discomfort & pain. Been to the hospital & x-ray of stomach shows total impactment. They tried to help me with soap enemas, go-lightly laxitive, & one other med. Sent me home still in pain to wait till see a digestive disease dr. next week. Help me somebody!!!!!!!!!!

#20 - Patti - 11/23/2008 - 19:05

I found the ULTIMATE cure and it has worked wonders for all of the people that have tried it. Every morning for 2 - 3 weeks. Eat 2-3 table spoons of peanut butter mixed with mollassses. It might not taste so good, but its guarenteed to regulate your bowel movements

#21 - New Jersey - 11/26/2008 - 23:14

I have serious problems with this. I will be more than 5 days without a BM. I have tried so many things but nothing seems to work regurlay. Sometime I tried things that work once or twice and then nothing. I read on this board something about Peanutbutter and mollasses. I'm going to try this to see what happens.~ thank you for sharing what had worked for you

#22 - Maria C - 12/11/2008 - 06:04

Its not what will always help you go when you havent been in a few days.. You have too have a proper eating diet, or this problem will always happen... the best way is too sort out a proper eating chart and stick too it.. and i promise you all this will go.. i had a very bad childhood with this and had too see docotors and all sorts.. not very nice.. but it was from eating all kinds of crap... soon as i changed to a healthy diet after 16 years of this kind of pain an trouble, i have never had it since.. im 23 now and im out everyday after work walking for a few hours with th dogs.. always drinkin water, instead of coke or lager.. never eat sweets or chocolate... it all sounds silly, but i feel so much healthyer now, and id never go back to my old habbits... i hope this helps some one, and i hope people follow in a nice fresh diet..

Many thanks for your time..

#23 - north w - 12/11/2008 - 09:56

Had to comment on the tbs of brown sugar followed by a glass of cold water. Brown sugar is actually white sugar with molasses. Probably would also work with just the molasses.

#24 - Joel - 12/19/2008 - 01:56

home remedy vasiline a small blob up the anus greases the way

#25 - barb - 12/21/2008 - 11:02

my wife had a chronic constipation problem. I just can't beleive it was gone rightaway after we had an anal intercourse.

#26 - scott - 12/27/2008 - 17:35

my son had a problem with constipation all the time a co worker told me about an herb you can buy over the counter its called cascara sagrada can be found in pharmacy with vitamins works great he now is regular and hardly ever has to take it anymore.

#27 - mom in indy - 12/28/2008 - 00:26

Kiwi fruit works wonders....very high in fibre and more vitamin c than an orange. Have 2 first day and 1 every day after, even better if just before you go to bed....

#28 - Janet - 12/30/2008 - 19:13

maybe it was coincidence... i don't know. but i just tried the spoonful of brown sugar followed by a glass of cold water and it helped. nothing radical. just a regular bm.

#29 - glad - 01/06/2009 - 01:43

Besides eating a bowl of weatabix every morning, take a teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar in a glass of water twice a day if you can, the results will speak for themselves. Apple Cider Vinegar is second to none for all stomach upsets including bloating, belching, hiccups. It also prevents nausea and vomiting. It prevents flu and colds. Everyone should have a bottle, used everyday, no more complaints. Use it mixed with equal parts of water for skin applications to reduce puffiness under eyes, dark circles, acne, pimples, it even clears blackheads. Try it, you will not try anything else!

#30 - Tracey - 01/06/2009 - 05:36

we are gonna try hot water, salt and lime juice...Here goes nothin its been 4 days now

#31 - run-to-john - 01/06/2009 - 16:43

eating one nendhram bananadaily at night cures constipation.

#32 - apsara - 01/12/2009 - 23:03

just stick your whole index finger up your bumd dry....it works like a charm.

#33 - Dr. Greenthumb - 01/21/2009 - 23:12

I suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Quite recently I've been drinking loads of pineapple juice which has lessened the need for laxatives. I'd learned this piece of information from someone and their pet rabbit. The rabbit had swallowed a hairball and it needed help to pass through it's system. The rabbit's owner fed it pineapple juice which helped the rabbit flush the hairball out of its digestive system. This may sound unusual, but it was this information that helped me realise how pineapple juice can also help people. Try it and you might be surprised how effective pineapple juice is for a person's digestive system. =o)

#34 - Rachel - 01/22/2009 - 13:33

Give pressure to the middle part of your chin for 2-6 minutes with your pointer (second finger) while sitting in the toilet. This will help in solving the constipstion problem.

#35 - D.D.D. - 02/01/2009 - 04:16

Dip a Green Tea Bag in 6 oz cup of boiling water, then add 1/2 tsp of natural honey. After it cools enough to drink down, wait less than 1/2 hour. Voila!! Do this every morning and your colon will love you.

#36 - dee - 02/16/2009 - 10:15

Chocolate Smooth Moves Tea works wonders, but it is considered a "laxative" tea, so I don't think it's good to use on a regular basis.

#37 - pito - 02/18/2009 - 07:10

Eat one container of activia lite yogurt, any flavor everyday. Was the only thing that worked every time for me after 26 years of off and on constipation.

#38 - auntie m - 03/24/2009 - 17:15

baking soda and water :-)

or eat watermelon on a regular basis.

#39 - jason - 03/24/2009 - 18:32

drink water regularly throughout the day and eat whole wheat bread

#40 - harrison - 04/05/2009 - 20:27

I have a chocolate fascination so while at work i brought a twirl and dipped it into my hot chocolate which was packed with sugar (i wasnt constipated) but i had to run to the loo. I figured out every time i did this i really needed the loo so im guessing it is a sort of laxative! Cheap and you dont have to spend ridiculous prices over the counter. Seriously its worth a try! Just make sure its alot of chocolate though maybe like cadburies chocolate bar or something. Good luck guys i hope it ends soon!!

#41 - milly - 04/08/2009 - 18:18

Take one to three gel caps of flaxseed oil every day. It worked for me.

#42 - Lala - 04/15/2009 - 13:28

natures tea will clean out your colon every time you drink it. I can only find it on-line tho. but it works great stip for longer than it says to, to make it stronger but not to long only for 10-15 min and the next morning you will have a clean colon

#43 - pa - 04/17/2009 - 21:10

best remedyin the world: goto boots and ask for lactulose. open and have a 10ml but make sure u r at home cos you will need it. trust me.

#44 - deep - 04/21/2009 - 10:51

Natures tea is great, I use it a lot. But why it says in the label that it is not supposed to use longer?

#45 - bethie - 05/05/2009 - 22:52

hi all....sufferers..
i tried in so many ways....to get rid of constipation...here..i can giv u 2 tips..1) take garlic 2 parts make it a fresh paste....and apply THERE..ok... from where we will also get blood along with the bowel..ok...i kow it really pains for 1-2 min...but beleive me it work wonders......ok..u will get releived.immediately..that skin which has come out while we were pooping..gets vanished and get smoothed..2)drink lots of water ..to avoid the problem ..all the best

#46 - madhuri - 05/08/2009 - 04:29

I recently underwent surgery for rectum cancer and as a result was left with a permanent colostomy bag. My diet is poor and I didn`t drink more than a glass of water a day. Last night after going 10 days without passing anything of substance I decided to drink a pint of water. Two hours later I felt a hard piece of waste half protruding from the hole in my stomach,I removed the colostomy bag and strained a little. The result was spectacular,the hard waste( about the size of a wheel nut!) shot out and I was pouring waste out for five minutes. Today I`m still getting rid of waste and I feel so much better. WATER is what did it for me and I`m now determined to drink mainly water always. Goodluck people.

#47 - Chris - 05/14/2009 - 02:40

Drink a bottle of water on a empty stomach in the morning. It works

#48 - Devin - 05/15/2009 - 06:55

try papaya, ispaghol, olive oil 2 tablespoons, okra, water mellon with seeeeds!!! lots of water too ......

#49 - pakistani - 05/21/2009 - 03:21

I just started having problems w/constipation at the age of 31 after I had gotten the 24 hr flu back in september (vomiting/diariha).The last time I had been sick like that was when i was 12 but no issues after that. Now that I'm 31 I have severe constipation, not sure why. I went to the dr. He gave me a few different perscriptions. worked for a short bit. I just want to find something natural that will take this a way. I constantly think about it.

#50 - CP - 06/04/2009 - 12:17

THIS WORKS!!!!

DRINK PRUNE JUICE WITH THE PULP IN IT ...1 GLASS...AND BEHIND THAT DRINK A CUP OF COFFEE...YOU'LL BE GOING REAL SOON..

#51 - nel - 06/07/2009 - 12:19

I WENT TO A NATURAL REMEDY STORE IN MY TOWN. I ASKED THEM WHAT I COULD DO TO RELIEVE THE CONSTIPATION THAT I HAVE AND IT SEEMS TO BE WORKING....100% ALOE VERA-NO FLAVOR, PLUS FIBER SUPPLEMENT / PROBIOTIC W/4PLUS BILLION CELLS. ALL IS SUPPOSE TO WORK NATURALLY AND GIVE IT A FEW DAYS AND YOU WILL SEE A CHANGE AND ALSO FEEL HEALTHIER. JUST MAKE SURE WHAT IT TAKE IS 100% NATURAL

#52 - CP - 06/10/2009 - 11:49

I have had really bad constipation recently. What i have done and its working for me. Drink benefiber. You just have to mix it w/ur water bottle. Great taste!!!

#53 - Alica Garica - 06/11/2009 - 19:04

i havent gone in about a month ... seriously i can feel the crap in my tubes up above my belly button .. i push on the area and i feel lumps of hard stuck in there poopoo >-(

and i need help which of theese home remidies will work .. im constipated due to pain pills ..(surgery) i have no money and cant afford laxitives rignt now.. i tried to take them and they barley worked anyway... so which of theese home remides work the best.. mollasas? peanut butta? help help help please

#54 - jessi - 06/22/2009 - 18:26

a glass of water and a bowl of raisin bran every morning works wonders for me

#55 - amanda - 06/23/2009 - 16:11

My 3 yrs old daughter suffering with constipation for ling time. She drink a lot of water, ate vegetables but not cured. Pls need well solution for my babies problem.

#56 - rabiul-07/01/2009 - 15:46 - 07/01/2009 - 04:56

whilst i am thinking, i have just left comment/advice on "Psoriasis" No 49.since taking i no longer suffer with Constipation. which often made me bleed. i'm so happy, i'm walking on air.i am a "Young At Heart" 71 year old male
fairy tales can come true it can happen to you.but only if you heed my advice given on this ever so health motivated site.i speak from experience and wish to share. what other way is there? best wishes allways..michael.liverpool

#57 - michael - 07/07/2009 - 08:22

I've read everyones cures but My problems is: Iam so constipated that I have a stench odor now and it does go away.

#58 - theresa - 07/10/2009 - 17:43

The pointer finger pressure to the middle of chin actually works, takes about 5to10 minutes

#59 - Holychit - 07/20/2009 - 18:25

Coconut oil! take 1 table spoon a day and by the third day or sooner you'll be fine

#60 - missbobbie - 07/23/2009 - 22:54

need help--constipated bad!!! all the time. i eat salads, watermelon, drink water, etc. still can not go.
I am going to try the brown sugar with cold water. will let you know if it works.

#61 - cheryl - 07/25/2009 - 13:34

I didn't go for about 3 days which is irregular so between 5am-7am I drank 1/2 quart of prune juice,then 12oz apple juice, 3 metumucil capsules, and about 16oz of warm to hot water. By noon I had eliminated 4 times.

Good Luck

#62 - key - 07/26/2009 - 17:20

appreciated all the helpful comments. will try the apple cider vinegar and let you know if it helps. As a medical assistant in college, I had to help patients who were impacted and this knowledge has helped me on occasion.

#63 - karekamp - 07/27/2009 - 07:41

in answer to the problem with your 3 year old daughter, give her pear juice a couple of times. heinz makes it and it is only found in the baby food isle at the grocery store and comes in a 950 ml bottle.

#64 - ajae mejae - 08/06/2009 - 13:51

Hi all
My daughter is 4 yrs old. She is suffering from constipation almost all her life. Recently it bcame so bad. Last one month she almost never had a normal bowel movement. I used enemas three times (with doctors advice) to clean her bowel. Again she did not go for last three days. We went to doctor and he prescribed lactulose. We are giving that for last one week but not working. So lets tell u what I m tryng now.
I give her one glass of little warm water in the morning in empty stomach. Then she eats her breakfast . I give her one tablsespoon of olive oil with some pear juice. during launch and dinner evryday I give her broccoli or spinach with rice and chicken/fish. everyday during dinner I give her one tbs of flex seed powder with dinner and after dinner at least one glass of water. Everyday at least once a tbs of brown sugar followed by a glass of water. everyday she eats few pieces of cantalope and apple/ pear. Then I blend some cantaole and feed her that too. I restricted her milk by 16 oz. I give her a tbs of corn syrup with milk. I used to give her 8 oz prune juice everyy morning for few months but recently I stopped it becasue it is not working. Poor girl, drinks at leat 5 glass of water everyday. I don't give almost any junk food to her. Recently I read a procedure "applying few drops of castor oil on naval" during night time. I even tried that. I tried gentle tummy message, positive re-enforcement. Nothing is working. Anyone, please give me some ideas.
(lemon with water is not good for her)
Thanks.

#65 - roxana - 08/21/2009 - 10:05

been stopped up my entire life. i'm the brunt of too many family jokes. remember parents giving me castoria as a child. 41 years later, colonoscopy, watermelon, warm water in the a.m. raisin bran(8grams of fiber) benefiber, prune juice, only drink water whole life, phasing out white food. 'go' once a week. friend sells herbs and she has suggested a daily regimen of 3500mg vitamin c, 3 capsules of magn complex, probiotic(acidopholus), a product called 'gentle move,' freeze dried aloe vera to sooth and calm stomach lining, chlorphyll to keep the good flora good(1T for every 16oz of water) and 2-3food enzymes before each meal to aid in digestion. it's quite a regimen and one that i hope to do for a week or two and then phase out one or two, continue to cut out white. if this works, it will truly be a miracle!!!!!!!!! happy cra**ing

#66 - agent - 08/22/2009 - 22:18

I hav been constipated for over 40 years. Tried all the different laxatives, enemas and pills. Still constipated. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!

#67 - Lady TM - 08/24/2009 - 00:14

Keep up on the water, too! Another key aspect to squatting when removing your bowels is making sure you have enough folate in your diet. If you don't, you can squat and still be constipated! A quick-acting dose could be a tall glass of grapefruit juice or a raw spinach salad or both!
In conclusion, drink your water, get your folate, and most important...SQUAT WHEN YOU GO!

#68 - squatster - 08/25/2009 - 08:31

I will definately be trying a couple of these remedies.

Thanks for sharing.

#69 - Moni - 08/27/2009 - 09:38

Try One glass bitter guord juice (morning and evening).
OR
Have two teaspoon full of Softee (available in chemist shop in India).will surely help n cure constipation.

#70 - Vanita Glenn Fernandes - 09/04/2009 - 03:27

just drink cold coffee with milk and sugar.it really works

#71 - who? - 09/11/2009 - 13:28

eat a boiled apple first thing in the morning

#72 - Andrea - 09/15/2009 - 13:48

Recently I've had to take some pain pills which left me very constipated. Laxitives haven't worked. Exercise and eating healthy made me feel better but still no BM. I've tried every home remedy on the site. [For the exception of sticking my finger up my ass!!!] What eles can a person do?

#73 - jessi - 09/18/2009 - 22:18

this works 100%
take 1 tablespoon of castor oil n make it luke warm ..drink this empty stomach followed by black tea..dont eat anything until 2 hrs..n see the result..it works wonders..this works 4 pregnant ladies also..n for small children mixx half tsp of castor oil with half tsp of honey n give them in the morning b4 breakfast....u can also give half tsp of honey with little warm water to kids..it really helps..

#74 - sami - 09/22/2009 - 06:35

When I first started having this problem last year, I had a colonoscopy last and the only thing they found was a polyp(pre-cancerous). After the procedure they prescribed Citrucel, and told me "don't strain" because I had so many hemorrhoids from trying so hard to go. Sigh. Anyways, for awhile it was fine, but recently the problem has returned. I usually know I have to go but it just won't come out. If its been a day or two I will head to the bathroom knowing my impending doom...I have to wet my finger and stick it up there and bingo, there's always four or five very hard lumps that I have to (PAINFULLY!) coax down, and then after that SO much soft or almost runny stool that comes down. I don't try to push hard but I have crazy hemorrhoids...could that be why my stool is not coming down? Hermorrhoid blockage? If anyone has a knowledgeable answer please let me know! Its so miserable and my insides burn! I have to spend at LEAST twenty minutes on the toilet if I decide to poo, and my finger always stinks! Haha.

#75 - kelsey - 09/27/2009 - 09:54

Ajwain seeds (Trachyspermum copticum
) - 1/2 tea spoon. It is peppery to taste - almost like thyme.

We dry roast them , add a pinch of salt (for taste) and chew them well (basically it has to assimilate into your saliva). Follow it up with a glass of luke warm water. Do this an hour after your lunch AND dinner for 2 days.

Traditionally this we consider a sure shot , good ole gramma remedy for indigestion and poor bowel movement. It works like charm for us.

You can obtain Ajwain seeds from any Indian grocery stores. It is not very expensive .

#76 - Velli - 09/29/2009 - 11:46

The way you sit on the toilet has an effect on how you pass your bowel movement. My Dr. told me to put me feet up. This helps the flow of your Bowel. This will help your child as well. I just prop my bathroom trash can under my feet. It's easy. Also coffee will work as a quick laxative, but be near a restroom as it will have a quick effect for you IBS people. Hope this helps you.

#77 - mom2-3 - 10/09/2009 - 06:01

1)Banana a day (without missing)will keep the constipation away. It really works.
2)Take green leafy veg everyday without fail.
3) Intake of carrot, more veg, plenty of water regularly will restructure your digestive system.
4)Cut the papaya into half. Divide the 1/2 papaya into 3 pieces (for morning, afternoon and night)and eat 1peice each with breakfast, lunch & Dinner. Consume the left half portion the next day. So 1 papaya for 2 days as your regular food supplimentary.

#78 - Pomi - 10/13/2009 - 12:25

everytime, a large spanish onion, sliced thin, fried in olive oil or steamed in the microwave works wonders. if i even look at a brick of extra sharp chedder, i am constipated!!

#79 - RoseBudd - 10/19/2009 - 21:34

Hello all! My mother reccently had problems with constipation and, being the health nut I am, I set to work to help her solve it. She has a colon problem and can't (well, not suppose to) eat nuts or corn, etc. but she has been and she paid the price with constipation. I bought her some Aloe juice (you can find at local Asian markets), honey, and just some regular coffee and had her drink 3 cups throughout the day of each. Actually worked like a charm. She had been stoved up with intense pain for 4 days. She also eats guacomole(sp?) when she doesn't have time to make the drinks, and that seems to have helped a lot, too. Another tip: Google foods high in fiber and try to eat those.

#80 - Boss - 10/23/2009 - 10:03

for constipation very simple thing
warm milk with two or three table
spoon sugar just mix and drink this is really helpful. or you can have
five figs with warm milk.

#81 - nigi - 10/24/2009 - 15:47

I have seen a few comments recommedning milk. Be careful with that! It may work for some, but for many MILK constipates!

#82 - kimber - 10/27/2009 - 13:56

does using matches help you go?

#83 - matches - 10/27/2009 - 22:35

try mineral oil you can get it at walgreens works for children to. post cereal works! the orange box.
drink plenty of water.

#84 - Aurora - 10/29/2009 - 23:03

am suffering from constipation all my life...i visited a lot of dr and gave me many expensive medicines which works for a short period of time and when i stop it back to the problem. so what am using now is:
1- before i sleep i take 2 teas spoon of olive oil and 2 tablets of SENOKOT which is wonderful
2-in the morning water sure and then followed by nescafe and cigarrett..this will make u rush to the bathroom after max 10 min
goood luck

#85 - Ani - 11/03/2009 - 13:15

Hi all. I have been reading all of your posts and plan to try some of the thing that are available to me. I live in a small town so we don't have a huge selection of non common veggies, fruits, herbal supplsements. Here is my story. I have had constipation issues since i was a baby. I am now 33. My parents used to give me soap enema's I remember the pain well since it never did stop. I am taking a new therapy drug called subutex after taking up 160 vicodin a month that yes my old doctor had me taking and I had several severe constipation issues with that, but it seemed if I kept up on my senecot every night I went every morning. I have not had a bowe movement in 8 days now and I am miserable. I have tried everything I had at home. Senecot, miralax, fiber choice supplements, lubrication, enema all in the past 16 hours and I was able to pass with much painful pushing two small hard poo's I can feel the pain in my rectum from the pushing. I am even having to push to pee and then my butt bleeds, but still no poop. I am miserable and just took my bedtime dose of senecot. How can a person take all this stuff with no results. Oh and the water I am drinking is insane. Like 8-10 bottles every single day. Can anyone please help with something that will make me go with no pain and with the stuff I should be able to find in our local small pharamacy or grocery store. I am just miserable. I have a 19 month old daughter who needs my attention and all I did today was sit on the toliet trying to go. Please Help!!
Lisa-IL

#86 - sickntired - 11/03/2009 - 20:03

hi sickntired.. am wondering y from senocot did not give any results..well take 3 tablets and take castrol oil before u sleep and in the morning take hot water as much as u can and then nescafe...it works for me since a long time..

#87 - Ani - 11/04/2009 - 00:04

av been constipated off and on. av seen all the remedies and am going to try them .hope it will work for me forever

#88 - funky - 11/04/2009 - 10:14

I had been backed up for days, tried Dilcolax, and an enema-nothing-I found this site and 2 people said put your index finger in the middle of your chin and apply pressure for 5 minutes-and out it came! I am in complete SHOCK and RELIEF!! Try it!

#89 - Stephanie - 11/05/2009 - 02:38

To Roxana, my daughter is 5, and has had extreme constipation issues since birth. One month she went three times only. She was obviously very ill. Large daily doses of miralax, zantac, plenty of fluids, and high fiber diet usually work. Took quite a while before we found out that the combination of Mirilax and zantac was what worked. You may want to google Hershprungs (sp?) disease and see if that seems to possibly fit. She's doing badly again, so we are trying mollases and oil for tonight. Poor girl!

#90 - Joy - 11/11/2009 - 22:57

I take morphine tabs for pain...very constipating! The peanut butter with maple syrup, a cup of quite warm water, then slow sit-ups or push-ups for 5 minutes does the trick for me.

#91 - Gail - 11/18/2009 - 16:55

I tried the index finger on the chin & wahooooo it worked! For real... Sounds crazy but it did it for me. Thanks for the advise whoever came up with this one!

#92 - Relieved - 11/27/2009 - 21:28

hey all sufferers! I tried the brown sugar and glass of water and it worked. I woke up in the morning and didn't eat anything but the brown sugar and water and within an hour i pooped :-D

#93 - Ruby - 12/01/2009 - 20:45

I bought the james zeta 18 in 4 diet for weight loss. I have been told over the years that I have IBS, I'm lactose intolerant, have gluten allergy etc etc, None are true!! Just actually constipated - couldn't go more than once a week, and then all the usual problems- before this, now go on avergae every other day and feel much better in general. Sometimes everyday Yippee!!

This diet is amazing, I did it for weight loss, which works wonders but the diet actually clears out your system no matter how bunged up you may get, then if you eat bran flakes every morning and drink a lot of water and fresh fuit and veg, I find I'm good for a month or so and feel SO WELL!!
Then if I get the feeling that I'm getting bunged up again I do the four day diet again and it resets everything. Buy it. I has changed my life.
I do it every two months on average and do not need to do anything else. It really has changed my life. :-)

#94 - Adults... If all else fails try this. - 12/03/2009 - 14:16

try 1or 2pear or you can have tin of peach try these fruit.
or u can try from asian shop
isbgol mix in juice drink everyday
u will notice the difference

#95 - nigi - 12/08/2009 - 01:54

I'm a firm believer in that brown sugar and cold water advice it really works! I honestly thought half of these remedies were crap but I guess not thank you #17 Mrs. NewYorker

#96 - Heat - 12/08/2009 - 05:57

hai all, for me its different, morning when wake up it goes normally seems that the bowel were cleared but after the breakfast it comes for the second time. but i have no problem for the rest of the day. this habit is difficult for me when staying somewhere other than my hometown. plzzzzzzzzzz help.

#97 - tillal - 12/13/2009 - 14:37

Hi!
I've been constipated for a month and I've taken tons of stool softeners laxatives ect. I've increased my fibre and water intake. I s even tried olive oil and castor oil. I can feel the blockage of poop above my belly button :( I just want to be normal and have decent BM's seriously! I am only 21 and dont want to live like this for the rest of my life. I tried Nature Slim Tea which is usually found online or Asian Supermarkets.....Steep a tea bag for a few minutes and drink the tea before going to bed and in the morning you will have a clean colon! EVERYTHING will pour out like a waterfall LOL BUT, I only drink this tea if its my last resort.....Whenever I drink this tea for relief purposes, it gives me deadly cramps, makes me dizzy and nautious...maybe because im 110lbs idk? but its extrememly painful and i've passed out twice due to this tea. I dont know what to do!!

#98 - Melina - 12/16/2009 - 04:08

My sister and I have this problem of constipation.my father too (so it's in the family I guess !!)
I never tried anything to solve this issue..although it's really painfull ;I start to bleed a lot when I poo cuz of huge hemorhoide I have..it's getting really worse and worse..So I decided to do something..
I will try the easiest suggestion I read in your comments: 1-drinking cold water with brown sugar..hope it works
2-then I will try pinaple juice.
3-then honey with lemon .
I will see if I get any result.

#99 - Sami - 12/19/2009 - 21:12

my gramma used to make me a smoothie. 2slice melon,1/2 cup spinach, pinch mint leaves,some grapes. Fill with water and ice and blend. So tasty!!! really. Also great drink for summer. B-)

#100 - sandy - 12/28/2009 - 13:29

I have tried several of these already. I have had problems since I was pregnant with my 16 year old son. I was using perscription medications, enema's and other laxitives they only work occasionally. I have tried the cocunut oil, apple cider viniger, priobiotics, about 84 oz of water a day and still having troubles. I will see about trying some more of these.

#101 - Tina - 12/29/2009 - 15:46

I have been constipated for 7 months now trying everything, warm water with lemon, enemas, increasing vegies and fibre, i cry myself to sleep the [pain gets so bad, i dont want to go out cause i just dont feel myself, its so bad now, i really just want to wake n be able to go to the toilet without any problems, i have weet-bix for breaky, fruit n salad for lunch i always eat healthy i just need something that really works to get my bowel going, i also stress about not being able to go, i recently found out that im 10 weeks pregnant, is it going to get worse and can it affect our baby? PLEASE help if something has worked for you.

#102 - kiera - 01/01/2010 - 00:32

I am 27 yrs old and i have been constipated for 12 days now I am very miserable i have pain above my belly into my ribs i went to the er b/c i knew that i had not used the bathroom but they sent me home and said i had the flue i am sick of feeling like this i have drank lots of water and even used an enema it may sound gross but this nasty stuff came out it wasnt even a normal bowl movement it was one little terd and ver mucus looking my boyfriend is sick of seeing me like this i need advice i am worried i think its from me taking my prescribed medications i am on a drug called suboxone 8 mg its for methadone addicts i am gonna try the brown sugar with cold water but if an enema didnt work y would that. will someone plz help me i need to take care of this i sit on the toilet for 45 minutes at a time i dont even have the urge to go should i b worried??????

#103 - meg plz help me - 01/06/2010 - 23:38

It seems in most cases it's "WATER" that does the trick.

#104 - WILLIAM - 01/07/2010 - 15:50

Hi. I'm fourteen and I have been struggling with constipation my whole life. Recently I managed to stay regular for a year and a half but not anymore. What helps is plastic gloved and picking out the hard parts with your fingers. Sounds gross but after two weeks it will come right out. However I have an anal fissure now so it hurts to do it. Tomorrow I am going to try the chin method. Would anyone mind clarifying
how it works actually? I have some idea
but it would be nice to have solid basis.

Also McDonald's chicken nuggets can make you go so fast. Ate one while three MONTHS constipated and I've never pooped like that before, you lose all control and it just comes out. As with Pizza Hut cheese pizza and several glasses of water.

#105 - Rkv - 01/12/2010 - 01:02

Sugar free candy. I get the lifesavers. Eat about 10 candies and you will go!

#106 - kim - 01/12/2010 - 22:59

This works instantly. Drink a glass of warm milk.

#107 - cp - 01/15/2010 - 08:37

To be quite honest, the best cure for constipation is HOT Water! Not so hot that it burns but hot enough you can sip it without getting burned. Your body will sweat our impurities. Your body will use the hot water to send toxins to your intestines and then it will use the hot water to flush out your intestines. My Grandmother drank 2 cups of hot water and walked back and forth through her house EVERY MORNING, until she went to the bathroom. She did this religiously. Try it consistantly it will work. God bless!

#108 - SMM - 01/15/2010 - 09:34

To add to the above, Just keep drinking the hot water and walking until you are done going!

#109 - SMM - 01/15/2010 - 10:00

I just tried mixin a few of the above remedies. I mixed a glass of warm, not scolding, water, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil, and slammed it like a pint at a frat party. That was over an hour ago and nothing has happened. My rear is plugged up like there are 15 rugby defensemen up ther. Been like this since I had surgery 5 days ago. Been takin docusate calcium like the doc ordered and it aint doin nothin! Wish me luck.....

#110 - superPlugged - 01/19/2010 - 02:50

Heeey Youuuuu Guyyyyys!
Hello my fellow sufferers >-(

. I have been stopped up for over a month now :-(

and I gotta tell you I've tried everything from fiber capsules, fiber laxitive capsules, to apple cider vinegar, lime juice in warm water, warm milk, to the peanut butter and syrup concoction. Even tried sitting here while I read all your post with my finger on my chin (as you can tell I've been trying to stay with the natural remedies). Some of these things maybe worked the first time but never complete relief. My husband suggested black olive juice, about 32oz of it. He swears by it! After co-workers bet him, when he was working at a pizza joint, to down exactly that amount, he couldn't get off the toilet 45 min later :oops:

. Well, feeling at the end of my rope I went to my local King Soopers (Krogers to some) intending to purchase about 4 cans of the stuff. I headed to the produce section to get some lemons. thinking that it could only help aid the aformentioned juice. Well I just happened to pass the "digestion" area in the store. I thought "forget it! I'm just gonna get a synthetic laxitive" So I decided on a cheaper version of correctol. I just happened to keep looking and my eyes passed over th mineral oil (gag!) the castor oil (yuck!) and my eyes rested on this 10oz bottle filled with a red liquid. MAGNESIUM CITRATE! For under 2 BUCKS!!!! A shot in the dark, but for less that 2 dollars, I'll take it. I got home read the directions and took it accordingly. In 1 hour heard that welcomed embarrassing sound of digestion....and boy was it loud! :-o

2 and a half hrs later I had a small, hard bowel movement!!!!! Four hours later.....THE FLOOD GATES OPENED :-P

!!!!!! I could not believe it...after a whole flipping month and for less than 2 dollars IT happened! :-P

The way the magnesium citrate works is that it absorbs water from the body into the intestine and just ushers everything out. I experienced some cramping and alot of urination along with it. You can get dehydrated so drink lots of water!! So I put the olives in the cupboard for eating and warned my husband and daughter to clear a path to the bathroom!!! This worked for me in just hours, I hope you have the same luck. So may your bowels be loose and your toilet paper be soft. B-)

Good luck!

#111 - EM - 01/22/2010 - 21:25

A cup of prune juice,add some apple cidar vinegar to it.Do stay near to the toilet.

#112 - TAN KOON PENG - 02/02/2010 - 16:31


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