Constipation: Using Massage For Constipation Relief
July 5, 2008
Are you still combating constipation? When I suffered from chronic constipation I found the simple act of massaging my abdomen for a few minutes would help loosen the fecal material and speed things along.
In my case it didn’t happen overnight but within a week, combined with an increase raw foods which is an excellent source of fiber I was regular again. That was a relief.
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Yes indeed eating fibers can prove very helpful in combating constipation. Also massaging your abdomen can be a relief for sure. This blog is very very useful and this has compelled me to bookmark it and here it is: http://www.mister-wong.com/user/anderson365/
I frequently suffer from chronic constipation. I knew that eating fibers can prove to be very helpful in combating constipation but didn’t know the fact that massaging abdomen can be a constipation relief. Thanks for the great tips.
Normally I will drink lots of water to clear my bowels and to prevent Constipation. I seldom have it just because I drink lots of water, its just as simple as that for me.
Of cos, by eating lots of fruits or anything that contains lots of fiber is also recommended. Try not to use medicine to relief Constipation unless necessary.
i agree with them eat lots of fruits and drink water this really helps. you may also try to eat oatmeal or drink milk. if it didn’t help, its time to drink medicine
Really nice tips. Thanks for sharing it with us.
I love raw fruits and veggies. There’s nothing like eating the foods that naturally nourish our bodies and keep our insides clean.
*smiles*
Michele, aka: JuiceGirl
The main causes of constipation include:
* Hardening of the feces
o Improper mastication (chewing) of food
o Insufficient intake of dietary fiber
o Dehydration from any cause or inadequate fluid intake
o Medication, e.g. diuretics and those containing iron, calcium, aluminum
* Paralysis or slowed transit, where peristaltic action is diminished or absent, so that feces are not moved along
o Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland)
o Hypokalemia
o Injured anal sphincter (patulous anus)
o Medications, such as loperamide, opioids (e.g. codeine & morphine) and certain tricyclic antidepressants
o Severe illness due to other causes
o Acute porphyria (a rare inherited condition)
o Lead poisoning
* Dyschezia (usually the result of suppressing defecation)
* Constriction, where part of the intestine or rectum is narrowed or blocked, not allowing feces to pass
o Stenosis (Strictures)
o Diverticula
o Tumors, either of the bowel or surrounding tissues
* Obstructed defecation, due to:
o Mechanical causes from morphological abnormalities of the anorectum including megarectum, rectal prolapse, rectocele, and enterocele
o Functional causes from neurological disorders and dysfunction of the pelvic floor muscles or anorectal muscles, including anismus, descending perineum syndrome, and Hirschsprung’s disease
o Retained foreign body or a bezoar
* Psychosomatic constipation, based on anxiety or unfamiliarity with surroundings.
o Functional constipation
o Constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, characterized by a combination of constipation and abdominal discomfort and/or pain[5]
* Smoking cessation (nicotine has a laxative effect)[6]
* Abdominal surgery, other types of surgery, childbirth
In people without medical problems, the main intervention is to increase the intake of fluids (preferably water) and dietary fiber. The latter may be achieved by consuming more vegetables and fruit and whole meal bread, and pulses such as baked beans and chick peas and by adding linseeds to one’s diet. The routine non-medical use of laxatives is to be discouraged as this may result in bowel action becoming dependent upon their use. Enemas can be used to provide a form of mechanical stimulation. However, enemas are generally useful only for stool in the rectum, not in the intestinal tract.
Treatment:
Lactulose, a non absorbable synthetic sugar that keeps sodium and water inside the intestinal lumen, relieves constipation. It can be used for months together. Among the other safe remedies, fiber supplements, lactitiol, sorbitol, milk of magnesia, lubricants etc. may be of value. Electrolyte imbalance e.g. Hyponatremia may occur in some cases especially in diabetics.
In alternative and traditional medicine, colonic irrigation, enemas, exercise, diet and herbs are used to treat constipation. The mechanism of the herbal, enema, and colonic irrigation treatments often include the breakdown of impacted and hardened fecal matter.
My mother always gave us codfish oil for constipation.
The Circulatory system – Blood, heart, arteries, veins and the Colon gets very happy with the use of non alcoholic red wine rich in Resveratrol, such as the symmetry genesis which should support your system to fight against chronic stress
Since I’ve started to drink more water, I’ve noticed a big improvement. I also eat high fiber whole wheat bread and cereals which helps make me regular. I believe that stress can also cause constipation. Very useful information.
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I use to suffer from constipation alot because I had a high-protein diet… I tried this powder called Psyllium Husk and it works wonders.
I heard apples work really well with helping to relieve constipation… All fruits probably help though
Anyone ever try acai berries for body cleansing? I heard its a superfood that is supposed to cleanse your body of toxins and get rid of constipation, bloating, etc… anyone try it before?
Doctors say you should consume about 20g of fiber a day to stay regular and avoid constipation.
No i dont suffer from constipation but thanks for the knowledge.
Fibers are really make mass effect in your body and make your body powerful against many harmful diseases. These are lie in green vegetables and fruits. These are really very beneficial for children and old persons.
Yes indeed eating fibers can prove very helpful in combating constipation. Also massaging your abdomen can be a relief for sure.Anyone ever try acai berries for body cleansing? I heard its a superfood that is supposed to cleanse your body of toxins and get rid of constipation..
The main causes of constipation include:
* Hardening of the feces
* Paralysis or slowed transit, where peristaltic action is diminished or absent, so that feces are not moved along
* Dyschezia (usually the result of suppressing defecation)
* Constriction, where part of the intestine or rectum is narrowed or blocked, not allowing feces to pass
* Obstructed defecation,
* Psychosomatic constipation, based on anxiety or unfamiliarity with surroundings.
* Smoking cessation (nicotine has a laxative effect)[6]
* Abdominal surgery, other types of surgery, childbirth…
Greetings, Yes it was because of the benefits of raw foods and these are the other six benefits you may get on raw foods; Eat as much as you can, Rich in fibers, A clear skin, Energy, Saturated fads, and More nutritional value.
Try plain yogurt with active yogurt culture. It cleared up our daughter’s constipation within 2 days.
Thanks for the share. I knew massage is very useful, but i didn’t know it could help for constipation relief.
I seldom have it just because I drink lots of water, its just as simple as that for me.
I agree with them that eat lots of fruits and drink water this really helps.I love raw fruits and vegetable. Fibers are really make mass effect in our body and make our body powerful against many harmful diseases. These are lie in green vegetables and fruits.Which is so necessary for every ages of the body…..
Nice tips. Thanks for sharing.
Massage is great for constipation relief in my opinion and I am using it. I see good results.
My friend frequently suffer from chronic constipation. I knew that eating fibers can prove to be very helpful in combating constipation so i advised him to take.I know the main cause of constipation these are:
1. Improper mastication (chewing) of food
2. Insufficient intake of dietary fiber
3. Dehydration from any cause or inadequate fluid intake
4.Medication, e.g. diuretics and those containing iron, calcium, aluminum
* Paralysis or slowed transit,
o Hypothyroidism (under active thyroid gland)
o Hypoglycemia
o Injured anal sphincter (pendulous anus)
o Medications, such as lopsided, opioid (e.g. codeine & morphine) and certain tricyclic antidepressants
o Severe illness due to other causes
o Lead poisoning
o Steno sis (Strictures)
o Diverticulitis
o Tumors, either of the bowel or surrounding tissues& so on which described by”Buy Property in London”.I appreciate you….Anyway thanks for sharing…….
I knew Fibers would help but so far massaging my abdomen hasn’t helped. I’ll keep trying though, thanks.
I just want to say that i love fruits. Thanks for sharing this post. keep it up.
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Wow. What a nice post!!!Really informative post.I like your way of writing. Really smart.Thanks for sharing this in your post with us.
Excellent post! I really like waht you said about the importance of fibres and massage. Another great help is to just walk for 30 minutes bidaily.
Try eating fennel. This is a natural way to releave constipation.
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I have a good read, thanks for the information and insights you have so provided here. I will certainly bookmark your blog for future reads. Thanks!
I just want to say that fruit and vegetable is my best.