Relieve Constipation with an Enema

If you've tried everything to help alleviate your constipation and nothing seems to work, you may want to consider an enema as a constipation remedy.

Enemas are nothing scary or complicated, basically an enema is a device that introduces water to the lower intestines and cleans the bowels buy helping to push out waste. Enemas are not only known as one of the most effective constipation remedies but can be used as a way to help keep your colon clean and disease free.

You can purchase a disposable enema package at your local grocery store for a few dollars. This pre-packaged enema will usually come with a sodium phosphate solution (a common laxative), a single use bottle and a nozzle. Without going into to graphic detail, the enema package will come with easy to use instructions, you will insert the pre-lubricated nozzle into the anus and force the solution into the lower intestines. This all sounds a lot worse than it is. The sodium phosphate solution will then gently expand the intestines and help flush out all of the waste.

Enemas are a little more drastic than some of the other constipation remedies that I've written about on this site but... If non of those other constipation treatments are working for you, rest assured that once you've used enemas for constipation, constipation will no longer be an issue.

If you haven't tried any other treatments to alleviate your constipation, I would recommend you take a look at some of the other posts on this site. Try out some easier constipation remedies before using an enema.

Constipation Remedies

You know you have to go but nothing is happening. You feel very uncomfortable, pressure and a bloated feeling make you feel very uncomfortable. Does this sound familiar to you?

If it does you may be constipated. Constipation can be one of the most uncomfortable and painful times of your life. The worst part about being constipated is that there is no time frame telling you when it will be all over. Constipation can last a few days or even a few weeks.

The best way to avoid becoming constipated is by eating properly and keeping a healthy diet. Make sure your meals consist of many fruits and vegetables. These food are not only good for you but also contain a large amount of fiber. Fiber plays an important part in keeping you regular.

If you've tried some of the home constipation remedies from my last post, Home Remedies For Constipation, and still aren't regular maybe you need to try a different method.

Laxatives are a quick, easy and over-the-counter constipation remedy. There are four types of laxatives, stool softener laxatives, osmotic laxatives, stimulant laxatives and bulk-forming laxatives.

Stool softeners help to moisten your stool. The softened stool will move more easily through your intestinal track, making bowel movements much less painful. Stool softeners will usually take two days or so to work effectively.

Osmotic laxatives draw water into the intestines to help lubricate them. The lubricated intestines will move the stool through your bowels much morjavascript:void(0)e easily. Osmotic laxatives have been known to work in as little as a few hours.

Stimulant laxatives cause your intestines to loosen and tighten. This movement helps the stool along through your bowels and out of your body. Stimulant laxatives are very quick and effective and will work within a few hours.

The bulk-foaming laxative make the perfect constipation remedies for those of use with very little fiber in our diets. Fiber naturally added water to your feces making them softer and bulkier. If you have a low fiber diet, bulk-foaming laxatives will have the same effect using psyllium, a common type of fiber. Bulk-foaming laxatives will take a few days to fully take effect.

Home Remedies For Constipation

Being constipated is a horrible feeling. You may not want to take an intrusive medicine, such as, a laxative or enema. Here is a list of some home remedies for constipation that you may find helpful.

1. Drink four cups of water before each meal. This is an old Chinese constipation remedy. The water will help flush your system and help you eleviate your bowels.
2. Constipation is often caused because of a lack of fiber in your diet. One of the most simply constipation remedies is to eat a large amount of vegetable and other roughage.
3. Try drinking a hot drink quickly and a cold drink immediately after.
4. Drink a large glass of milk with a handful of grapes before bed. In the morning before eating breakfast have a tall glass of orange juice. Supposedly this will cause a bowel movement within an hour or so.
5. Eat a handful of prunes or a full glass of prune juice with a high fiber cereal (bran flakes...) for breakfast.
6. Eat two tablespoons of peanut butter and maple syrup before breakfast every morning.
7. Eat a tablespoon of brown sugar followed by a glass of cold water.
8. Another great constipation remedy is the kiwi fruit. Kiwi fruits are very high in fiber and have even more vitamin C than oranges. Try eating a kiwi fruit as part of your breakfast every morning.
9. Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water twice a day a constipation remedy. This has also been known to help with bloating and nausea.
10. One of my favorite natural constipation remedies is pineapple juice. This is a great tasting way to releave constipation.

Remember that the best of all of these constipation remedies is proper diet and exercise.