Natural Remedies for Constipation in Adults

Through personal experience, I know two natural remedies for constipation in adults which work quite well. Let's go through them.

1) Warm water with honey

Take a glass of warm water with honey soon after you wake up in the morning. Normally bowel movement happens within a hour. If the constipation is too high, one may have to repeat this every day for a week or so in order to see the changes. Even if you don't have constipation, this is a good drink to have in the morning. Some people add a spoonful of lemon juice also.

However if you are like me, and need coffee soon after waking up, you may find it difficult to follow :)

2) Psyllium husk

As the name suggests, this is the natural husk and you can find it in grocery and medical stores as Isabgol. At Amazon, I found the following brands are available:

Telephone Brand Sat-Isabgol 200G

Dabur Nature Care Regular Isabgol

Yerba Prima Psyllium Whole Husks, 12-Ounce

NOW Foods Psyllium Husks Whole, 16 Ounce

You can get Isabgol capsules also, however in  my opinion, whole husk is better.

Isabgol or Psyllium husk is a natural and safe material to consume, however keep the following points in mind.

• You need to take the husk in a drink. Water may not be the best because it becomes sticky. I use curd (yogurt). Take a few spoons of curd, add water to make it a glassful and then add one or two spoons of Isabgol.
• Take the drink immediately because Isabgol expands after absorbing water.
• Isabgol husk is a natural fiber which increases volume in the intestine material making it easy to push down. Normally it takes 10-12 hours to pass through the intestines, so if you take in the night, you can expect the impact next day. By taking regularly for a few days, you can establish the new habit of daily bowel movement.
• You don't need to take regularly. You can take depending upon the need.
• Isabgol does not cause lose motions or repeated motions. It just adds fiber bulk so that the bowels are naturally moved. However, if you are taking for the first time, it is better to plan so that you are at home the next day. 

I am a big fan of Isabgol. Try out and see for yourself. 

Isabgol is one of the safe natural remedies for constipation in adults, however be sensible and in case of serious constipation issues, please meet a medical expert. 

Mayo Clinc's book on Home Remedies

The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies, the recent addition to Mayo Clinic's publication shows the growing interest in Home Remedies as well as the reducing gap between Medicine and Home Remedies.

Most of the common problems are given in this book along with possible home remedies.


The alphabetical index of problems is helpful and provides a ready reference. There is an emergency care section dealing with emergencies such as burns, allergies, fractures etc advising the immediate actions that can be taken at home, before getting medical attention.

Natural Remedies For Hemorrhoids

Piles or hemorrhoids is a painful condition due to swollen veins inside and outside the anus.

Piles can get aggravated because of pressure while passing stools. Ensure that there is no constipation. Here are some home remedies for piles:

- Buttermilk will reduce the pain due to piles. Take buttermilk with salt and ginger.

- Take dried mango seeds, powder them and take along with honey, one spoon twice day.

- Drinking half cup of Radish juice twice a day helps in healing the piles.

- Avoid constipation.

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Herbal Ingredients - take with caution

Every thing natural may not necessarily mean good for health. Study shows that a natural compound called berberine found in Oregon grape and many other plants is not good for heart patients.

The same compound is also found in a popular chinese herb called huang lian. This herb is widely used for treating leg pains, arthritis, mumps, pneumonia, tennis elbow and many other problems.

Berberine slows down the heart contractions and so not good for people with heart problems. So take a medical  advice when required.

More details about this research can be found at this article on herbal research.

Home Remedies For Acne

Watercress is helpful in curing acne. Juice it and apply it on the affected skin.

Aloe Vera is good for treating the skin. Apply the juice if you get it fresh, otherwise, you can use Aloe Vera soaps and gels available.

Mix equal portions of ground nut oil and lemon juice and apply on acne. This is a good treatment for scars and marks also.

Avoid: French fries, sweets, iodized salt and kelp

Avoid constipation. Read about natural remedies for constipation

Constipation Remedies

One cup of cooked Broccoli provides 2.5 gms of fiber and contains natural laxative. This is good to treat or prevent constipation.

Apple has certain type soluble fibers which absorb large amounts of water from intestinal tract, which helps in constipation.

Figs have a laxative property and so helpful for people with chronic constipation. However in normal situations, one should be careful as over indulgence can cause diarrhea.

These home remedies are from the book 'Foods that harm, foods that heal' published by Reader's Digest.

Foods That Harm, Foods That Heal

The book 'Foods that harm, Foods that heal' is published by Readers Digest and is packed with enormous information about various medical conditions along with corresponding dietary recommendations.

The book is organized into information about illnesses, food groups, additives, life stages etc in alphabetical order. Each topic clearly lists foods that are helpful and foods that are to be avoided for each situation.

The information provided is exhaustive and can come as a surprise as well as handy to many. For example, do you know that tea is useful in some mild forms of Ashtma and coffee is best avoided when you have leg cramps?

This books stands high for its title and is a great reference book for any one keen on improving their lives naturally.