Understanding constipation

Medically speaking, constipation is defined as difficulty in passing stools or an incomplete or infrequent passage of hard stools. Constipation, however, also means hard stools and bloated stomach which can cause abdominal pain also.  Constipation causes painful or difficult bowel movements.  Constipation is not a disease and everyone experiences problems in their digestive system at least once in their lives.

When one is constipated, you feel irritated, less energetic, do not get sleep easily, and can get a headache and cold also. There are many reasons for a stomach disorder that causes constipation but it should be treated at the right time and not neglected as it can then become chronic. 

The easiest way to avoid constipation is to increase your intake of water, fluid, fiber content and fruits along with foods like almonds, dried figs, desiccated coconut, dried apricots or prunes.

People try various methods to ease their constipation problem but herbal remedies are proven to work very well for constipation. The natural herbs used to make colon cleansing products have laxative properties that help in colon cleansing, reduce inflammation and help ease the problem of constipation.  It also helps improve digestion, enhances your energy and improves the digestive system by flushing out the toxins present.  Herbal laxatives are safe with no side-effects and are available without a doctor’s prescription.  Along with herbal laxatives, you should also exercise, be relaxed away from stress and improve your diet.