Whats the best cure for constipation?

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Cherokee Billie	eating fruit fresh or dried will greatly help constipation. I also recommend you take a powder fiber Supplement three times daily. Most health problems began in the intestines and keeping them functioning is very important. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The Alchemist	Bran will certainly help, also drinking plenty of water will help. Senna is a Natural Laxative and will work in tune with your body. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kj	try eating a tin of prunes Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

laluna	Lots of fruit - prunes, figs etc drink water and exercise should get things happening naturally. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JD_in_FL	Just eat lunch at Taco Bell and order anything with beef! LOL!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

glgl	I'd take fibre rich foods such as cooked-oats or a breakfast cereal rich in oats,nuts & seeds (not with milk but Soy milk is better). also probiotics either as a supplement or other.If taking a supplement look for a brand where the capsule has been enteric-coated to protect the bacteria as they pass through the acidic environment of the stomach. Also I have heard pineapples are very good but am not 100% sure about this. Also brussels sprouts and beetroot, beans, broccoli, peppers, apples and carrots. psyllium seeds are supposed to be extremely effective, I think health shops sell them Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jobby1111	virtuous - prune juice (regularly, not just once) less good for you - coffee and a cigarette Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fallenangel	How long have you been constipated for? If its more than a few days you should see your doctor. There might be an underlying problem. Try senna tablets or syrup of figs, or eating figs (if you can stand them!) Also try massaging your abdomen in a clockwise motion and Gentle exercise Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rebecka	One word honey, CURRY! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

catlady496	apple sauce apple juice or sometimes a hot bath apple sauce also works for diareaha as well Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

creamfeather	buy a box of golden linseeds from a health food shop, or some supermarkets. Sprinkle a teaspoon of them on milk and cereal, EVERYDAY. It may take a few days to work. You shouldnt have a problem again. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

suehindley	acidopilus- this is a capsual you can get from a health food shop (deff holland and barrett) this will ballance out the bacteria in the gut and should help regulate you. it is also go if you go the other way too. phylium husks are a great source of fibre too Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Michael F	eat lots of fruit - grapes and plums are best Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ellie L	Bran will help, you need to drink more, water, not alcohol.Prunes are very good, sometimes a cup of hot tea will help. Exercise, like squats will encourage your peristalsis to be more active. Once you have remedied the situation make sure you eat plenty of fibre in your diet. Leave skins on fruit and veg whenever possible. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Richard	I have terrible constipation due to my painkillers, and i have to eat broccoli and sprouts and lots of fruit and veg, i make chili with lots of kidney beans in it, eat prunes in their own juice and if i get real bad the only thing that will shift it is Lactulose, but Ive found that makes you bloated before it starts to work and it can be uncomfortable. If you exercise and are active that should help too ?. Good Luck :-) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kendell c	eat prunes. Very effective. my doc says we should supplement 30 grams of fiber every day. Thats a huge amount. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Isabelle	drink neat prune juice by the gallon! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sarciness	Very hot chillies do it for me! I love a hot curry! Plums and prunes do it for others. Bran is slow to work its magic, and is a bit dry, but not too bad at all. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bernie c	Latulose you won't get cramps with it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

christine_andres25	the best cure for constipation is cienna Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ascetic	The best thing to cure constipation and is really effective as soon as u have eaten at least a couple of them tht are... Kiwi fruit, they are full of Magnesium so keep u going regulary, and its good to eat a couple of kiwi every day or two, let me know how u go, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LadyMoonlight!!	Eat fruit. Actually I find Caffeine does it for me - a strong cup of coffee is my cure, lol! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

joan	Besides what's been said try a warm bath. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

John C	The fibre rich is the medium term solution, but not the quick fix. The quickest fix is Epsom salts (Magnesium Sulphate) & it costs nothing! 250mg/day is good for you & will keep you regular. 15g will cause the world to blast through... So you make your choice at the dose depending on how your constitution reacts. Personally I would pick ~5g. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dorasa	syrup of figs from the chemist. 2 spoons before bedtime and it will clear you out in not time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Angel	Cut out the refined processed foods, and buy foods that have lots of fiber. Fruits, veggies, salads, whols grains. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Alicat	Join the army............ Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Red Ant	Drink water. Exercise helps, too, but water is needed literally to Hydrate your system and keep things moving. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

roy070267	get my wife to cook for you,it works everytime for me !! lol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

im2jaded04	laxative Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Soul Doctor	Homeopathy for Constipation :- Chronic constipation; much flatus, distention of abdomen Coca Q(Mother Tincture) 6 hourly,10 drops in lukewarm water Due to fast, sedentary life; ineffectual urging, passing stools many times a day Nux Vomica 30X or 200X, 6 hourly Hard stools; due to dryness and non peristaltic action of the intestinal tract. Desire for dry food Alumina 0/7 or above, 6 hourly Stools hard; as if burnt, seems too large. No desire to pass stools; thirst increased, drinks large quantity of water at a time at long intervals Bryonia 30X or 200X, 6 hourly Tonic for proper bowel movement Cascara Sag Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly,10 - 15 drops Feels better normal when constipated; fat, flabby and chilly patient Calcarea Carb 200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses) Patient can pass stools only in standing position Causticum 30X or 200X, 6 hourly Constipation with sinking feeling in stomach; tongue white, flabby and slimy Hydrastis Can Q(Mother Tincture) or 6X, 4 hourly In chilly patient who lacks vital energy; stools goes back to the rectum when partially expelled Silicea 12X or 30X, 4 hourly. We all know Homeopathic Medicines are totally free of side effects and they do not cause any complications. Take Care and God Bless ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No