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Are you suffering from constipation? Medical specialists would point to several reasons why this happens. The most common causes of constipation include lack of physical activity, excessive stress, age, medications, insufficient fiber, water and other factors.
In worse cases constipation can also be a secondary symptom of another disease, which is why it is good to consult your condition with a doctor first.
Problem with irregular bowel movements
According to the latest statistics, one in ten people has a problem with irregular stool.
In this article we will show you how to treat your body as gently as possible – start using a natural homemade laxative. The advantage is that compared to laxatives commonly available in pharmacies, these natural ones do not cause any dependence.
The composition of this homemade laxative is even known for eliminating so-called hospital constipation. It works great and you just need to follow these simple instructions.
You will need the following ingredients:
150 grams of dates (amount corresponds to approx. 1 small cup)
150 grams of dried prunes
5 cups of boiling water (for a stronger effect, use less)
Procedure:
First, you need to chop the dates and prunes into small pieces and add them to the boiling water. Then boil until the mixture thickens. You should take one tablespoon every day. You’ll see that this mixture will benefit you as well.
You can add this mixture to a glass of yogurt, a bowl of cereal, or anything else for breakfast.
Prunes contain a lot of fiber and also sorbitol. The natural sugar relieves constipation within a few hours.
Another method you can try is drinking the water from dried prunes.
Let them soak in a glass of water overnight and drink in the morning hours. The intestines will start moving almost immediately.
Be careful, a large amount could even cause diarrhea.
