Constipation, bloating or irritable bowel syndrome. All disturbances have been steadily increasing in recent years. And the causes are often incomprehensible even to medical personnel. It will be partly the stress and partly the modern diet rich in fats and calories and poor in beneficial nutrients, the fact is that if the diagnostic tests do not show any pathology, you can rely on some simple natural and home remedies to reduce the problem . Here’s what it is.Relieving stress is important, try lemon balm and orange blossomStress appears to be a major cause of gastrointestinal upset and irritable bowel syndrome. Highly emotional people are usually more prone to abdominal distension (bloating). In these cases, lemon balm and orange blossom , taken in the form of herbal tea at the end of meals, could help. Foods That May
Worsen Symptoms Constipation and bloating can worsen by eating certain foods. These include chocolate, coffee, spirits, carbonated soft drinks, dairy products, cereals, legumes or tea. Certain medications, such as certain types of gastroprotectors, may also cause similar problems. The relaxing and digestive herbal tea that eliminates abdominal swelling
Lemon balm and orange blossom are two herbs that aid digestion and help relaxation at the same time. You can also add some peppermint leaves to relax the bowel muscles, reduce abdominal swelling and favor biliary functions. Heat 200ml of water to 85 degrees and add a pinch of lemon balm, orange blossom and peppermint. Close with a lid and leave to infuse for 15 minutes. Filter and drink. Natural remedies for constipation
The most important remedies for constipation are flax seeds and psyllo, two plants capable of forming a gelatinous mass which has an anti-inflammatory and protective action on the gastrointestinal mucosa, promoting bowel emptying. The gel is able to absorb about 30 times its weight in water.Psyllium properties and contraindications
Like linen, it improves evecuation for a mechanical and osmotic effect. By significantly increasing its volume in the presence of water, it improves the fecal mass by softening it in order to facilitate intestinal emptying. Recent studies show the reduction of bad cholesterol (LDL) without changing HDL (good cholesterol). Psyllium also lowers blood sugar levels. Similar results are also obtained with chia and flax seeds. Scientific studies have found no side effects whatsoever from the use of psyllium. Psyllium and chia, how to take them
Add a teaspoon of the seeds to 250ml of water or fruit juice. Leave everything to rest for half an hour and drink the semi-gelatinous substance obtained. On average, 5-7 grams of psyllium seeds are consumed every day. Buckthorn and rhubarb herbal tea to say goodbye to constipation
Prepare a decoction with a tablespoon of buckthorn root in herbal tea cut and 5 grams of rhubarb in 250ml of cold water, cook for about ten minutes (starting from boiling) , left to rest for the same amount of time, filtered and drunk. The decoction is also useful for improving liver functions.Vegetable charcoal, when and when there
are several natural remedies to eliminate constipation. If it is caused by abdominal bloating, the ideal is to take vegetable charcoal, preferably in powder, a teaspoon together with a glass of hot water. This remedy is not recommended if constipation is due to other causes as it could make the problem worse. Diet against constipation
Diet can also affect constipation. It is good to increase foods rich in soluble fiber to increase fecal mass and the number of bowel movements, but insoluble fiber is also important for improving constipation. Among the foods richest in soluble fiber are lentils, beans, onions and artichokes. It can also help to drink a glass of water in the morning as soon as you wake up and hydrate the body well during the day, between main meals. Do not overdo it with meat and high protein foods, prefer vegetable foods rich in water. Excellent results are also obtained with the intake of raw fermented foods (sauerkraut, kefir, kombucha) in association with vegetable fibers. The seeds to eat after meals to reduce abdominal bloating and aid digestion
In eastern countries it is a good habit to eat some aniseed, fennel and cardamom seeds at the end of meals. Using them daily reduces abdominal distension, facilitates digestion and improves breath. Difference between soluble and insoluble fiber
The best known insoluble fibers are lignin, cellulose and arabinoxylans. They are used to give consistency to the food and are found in fruit peels or in the external “skin” of cereals and legumes. They absorb a lot of water, swelling a lot and, in excessive doses, preventing the assimilation of some nutrients. On the other hand, they are very important to “incorporate” excess free radicals. An example of soluble fiber, on the other hand, is the well-known pectin or glucomannan. Once in contact with liquids, they form a gelatinous mass which, in addition to helping intestinal emptying, prevent the absorption of sugars. They also reduce cholesterol, favoring the elimination of fats and nourish the “good intestine” bacteria. Too many fibers cause abdominal bloating
Abdominal bloating in some cases could also be caused by an excess of fiber. In particular the bran, if on the one hand it could favor intestinal transit, on the other hand it can cause meteorism, borborygmi and swelling. What if it was Irritable Bowel
Symptoms of
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) does not have specific symptoms, so it is not always easy to understand if it is this disease or not. Generally the affected person experiences cramps, nasua, abdominal distension and alternating alvus (constipation and diarrhea). Causes of irritable bowel still unknown
Despite continuous scientific research, it has not yet been possible to understand the real causes of this syndrome. Some people appear to have overly reactive gut in stressful situations. Studies not yet confirmed hypothesize there may be a relationship with gluten or bacterial infections in place. But there is currently no evidence to that effect. Deepening: What is the colon
It is a bowel more than one meter long that acts as a “bridge” between the small intestine and the rectum. It is very important for good absorption of ingested nutrients and water. Its motility is closely linked not only by nerve impulses but also by the nerves. Its malfunction can cause constipation, abdominal cramps or diarrhea.When spasms and colic are due to an inflammation of the stomach and intestines
If the stomach or intestines are inflamed, various problems can occur, the best known being colic or spasms. To neutralize the inflammation you can take natural remedies with protective action, the best known and certainly licorice rich in flavonides, isoflavones and saponins such as glycyrizin. This remedy is also excellent for gastralgia due to the intake of gastrically damaging drugs such as the well-known aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). At the gastric level, the prostaglandin content increases, forming a sort of protective film which, among other things, prevents the formation of ulcers. Excessive use, however, is not recommended in people with hypertension, low potassium levels, kidney failure, hepatitis and edema.
