Constipation is one of the most common complaints of modern
man. The worst part is that constipation is responsible for
other conditions like nausea, dizziness, fatigue, gaseousness,
cramps, backaches and headaches, which are not directly related
to digestion.
The human body is much like an engine, requiring constant
fueling and clearance of the fuel ash. Food is the fuel of the
human machine. When the proper fuel is fed into the furnace
(stomach), the machine (heart, blood, lungs and organs) operates
efficiently. When poor fuel is fed into the furnace, it will not
supply the machinery with needed energy. The fuel is not
consumed and remains half burned within the furnace grate
(colon). This half burned fuel cannot be naturally eliminated
and the painful result is called constipation. The related
results, the sapping of bodily energy, may result in the
infection of any area of the body through the toxic matter that
this waste throws into the blood stream.
Laxatives, oils, so-called liver pills, all of these are
worthless in treating constipation. Constipation is not a
disease of the colon or bowels, but rather of the digestive
system. The root of constipation can be found in your
refrigerator and on your stove, not in your body. Laxatives
attempt to stimulate the peristaltic action (muscles which
perform elimination) and induce bowel movements. Instead, they
cause the peristalsis to become dependent upon such stimuli and
what you then have is a crutch, not a cure. Furthermore,
laxatives which are based upon high roughage content, without
providing other mineral and vitamin value, will eventually cause
grave damage to the stomach and bowels.
The following simple recipe will be found to stimulate most
common conditions of constipation.
1 lb. dried prunes
1 lb. dry figs
1/4 lb. dried apricots
2 quarts of water
3 lemons
2 tablespoons of honey
The fruit should not be cooked. It is never necessary to cook
dried fruit and such cooking will destroy much of the food
value. Simply soak the prunes, figs and apricots in a solution
of water and honey into which the lemons have been squeezed and
sliced. Allow the fruit to steep overnight. The syrup produced
by these fruits is delicious and should be drunk frequently
through the day. A heaping plate of this natural stimulant each
morning will serve to quicken the laggardly pace of your
eliminatory system.
Also, increased physical activity is primary in combating
chronic constipation. Walking, swimming and bowling are three
perfect sports in overcoming sluggishness. Calisthenics, with
particular emphasis on knee bends and other toe touching
exercises, are equally effective. Healing should never be an
uncomfortable or annoying process.
Both acute and chronic constipation can only be ended through
wise food habits and constant attention to bowel movements. The
constipation sufferer cannot hope to attain regularity without
providing a program of regularity for his eliminatory system.
Once the cleansing and maintenance of a healthy
digestive system has begun, you must provide a definite hour of
the day for evacuation and you must keep that appointment as
regularly as you keep your office hours. Morning hours,
following the two large meals of the preceding day, are best.
But morning, noon and night, consistency is demanded. You
must not fool your system, for in the end it is yourself who is
being tricked.
The author of this
article used to be an attorney before becoming a mom. She has always been a
health advocate, researching and practicing the natural way of life, and just
recently published her first ebook "How to Live Younger, Healthier and Happier",
you can read more about it at
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