Treatment of Constipation

Without a stool: the rectum is pulled by the puborectalis muscle, making it significantly harder to empty the bowels. Often, after a trip to the bathroom, some stool remains inside.

With a stool: the body position mimics the natural squatting posture as intended by nature. Sit on the toilet with your feet on the stool and lean your torso slightly forward. In this position, nothing obstructs bowel cleansing, and all waste is removed easily, quickly, and completely.

2. Lemon water in the morning for bowel cleansing.

The first thing to do upon waking is to drink 1 glass of warm water with the juice of half a lemon. If lemon juice causes discomfort in your stomach, start with a smaller amount—use a quarter of a lemon or less. You can also gradually increase the amount of water.
The temperature of the water is also important—it should not be cold or scalding hot. Warm water with lemon juice, consumed in the morning 20-30 minutes before meals, not only effectively helps cleanse the bowels but also hydrates the body, reduces the load on the kidneys, provides a boost of energy, enhances immunity, and helps eliminate toxins from the body.

3. About 1. 5 - 2 liters of water per day for normal bowel function.

Dehydration is one of the main causes of constipation. Water is essential for the normal elimination of waste!
Many people drink much less water than necessary. It is important to drink an average of 1. 5 - 2 liters. Moreover, it is crucial to drink pure water, not tea, coffee, milk, or other beverages.
Avoid caffeine-containing products.

It is advisable to drink water at least 15-20 minutes before meals. Drinking water and other liquids during and immediately after meals hinders digestion.

4. Ginger and turmeric for bowel cleansing.

Ginger and turmeric tea addresses two problems related to bowel cleansing:
* Ginger speeds up digestion and defecation;
* Turmeric reduces gas formation, which causes constipation.
To prepare the tea, you will need:
* 1 liter of water,
* 2 teaspoons of grated or finely chopped fresh ginger,
* a quarter teaspoon of turmeric.
The method of preparing ginger tea is to not boil it on the stove but to pour boiling water over the ginger and turmeric and let it steep for 10 minutes (a teapot with a strainer inside is convenient for this).

5. Fresh vegetables and fruits for the intestines.

The higher the proportion of fresh plant food in your daily diet, the lower the likelihood of constipation, and the cleaner the intestines. Fresh vegetables and fruits are necessary for the normal functioning of the intestines for several reasons:

* They contain fiber. Fiber is not directly absorbed by our body but serves as food for the beneficial gut microflora and inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria responsible for putrefaction processes and hindering waste elimination. Fiber helps in waste removal, acting in the intestines like a "broom. "
* They contain water. Drinking water during or immediately after meals is unfavorable for digestion, while water for processing food is essential. Vegetables and fruits contain water in a form that does not hinder but helps with food absorption and easy waste elimination.
* They are quickly digested. The human body digests fresh plant food more easily and quickly and quickly eliminates waste. However, this advantage is only obtained when we do not mix fresh vegetables and fruits with other food products that take longer to digest and slow down the entire process.

6. Daily walks of 5-7 thousand steps.

7. Fermented lightly salted cabbage with olive or flaxseed oil, 2-3 tablespoons a day. . .

8. Instead of one meal a day, nutrition according to "BUDVIG GENESIS" *

9. ITALIAN HERBAL PREPARATIONS: le dieci erbe, VERUM, comresse FORTELAX, LAX ACT forte, SOLIEVO fisiolax, XANTONET, DULCOLAX (Bisacodyl)

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GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TREATING CONSTIPATION:

The treatment of constipation aims to eliminate its causes, restore normal bowel motility, and improve the patient's quality of life. The principles of therapy include lifestyle modification, dietary correction, the use of medications, and, in rare cases, surgical intervention.

1. Lifestyle modification

Physical activity:
Regular physical exercises (walking, swimming, yoga) contribute to improved bowel motility.
Avoiding a sedentary lifestyle.
Regularity of defecation:
Training the body to visit the toilet at the same time (preferably in the morning).
Avoiding suppression of the urge to defecate.

2. Dietary correction
Increasing fiber intake:
Consuming vegetables, fruits (apples, pears, plums), whole grain products, bran.
The daily fiber intake is 20-30 g.
Adequate fluid intake:
Drink at least 1. 5-2 liters of water per day, especially when increasing fiber in the diet.
Exclude or limit caffeine, alcohol, and sugary carbonated drinks.
Exclusion of constipating foods:
Reduce the intake of white bread, fatty and refined foods.

3. Medication treatment

Bulk-forming laxatives:

Psyllium (psyllium husk), bran.
Mechanism: increases stool volume by retaining water.
Osmotic laxatives:
Lactulose, macrogol.
Attract water into the intestines, softening the stool.
Stimulant laxatives:
Senna, bisacodyl.
Enhance peristalsis, used for short-term treatment.
Emollients and stool softeners:
Docusate sodium, oils.
Facilitate stool passage.

Rectal agents:

Glycerin suppositories, micro enemas.
Quick local action, recommended for episodic constipation.

4. Probiotics and prebiotics
Improve gut microflora, contributing to normalizing stool.
Use preparations based on lactobacilli and bifidobacteria.

5. Behavioral therapy
Biofeedback:
Training in the proper use of pelvic floor muscles, especially in cases of defecation dyssynergia.

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For the treatment of constipation, among Dr. Reckeweg's products, there are several effective solutions depending on the cause of the problem (atonic bowel, spasms, bile secretion disorders, etc. ).

1. Dr. Reckeweg R37 – Main remedy for chronic constipation
✅ Improves intestinal peristalsis.
✅ Softens stool, relieves spasms.
✅ Reduces bloating and flatulence.

🔹 Composition and action:

Nux vomica D4 – improves intestinal tone, eliminates sluggish peristalsis.
Aloe socotrina D4 – stimulates bowel function, suitable for constipation with a feeling of heaviness.
Podophyllum D4 – acts on the gallbladder and liver, eliminates bile stagnation.
Lycopodium D5 – regulates digestion, eliminates fermentation in the intestines.
💊 Dosage:

Drops: 10-15 drops 3 times a day.
Tablets: 1 tablet 3 times a day.
⏳ Course: from 2-4 weeks.
2. Dr. Reckeweg R5 – If constipation is related to liver and gallbladder issues
✅ Improves bile flow, activates digestion.
✅ Prevents constipation related to bile deficiency.
✅ Helps with chronic gastrointestinal diseases.

💊 Dosage:

10-15 drops 3 times a day before meals.
⏳ Course: 1-2 months.
3. Dr. Reckeweg R4 – If constipation is related to intestinal spasms
✅ Relieves smooth muscle spasms in the intestines.
✅ Improves bile flow, eliminates colic.

💊 Dosage:

10-15 drops 3 times a day.
⏳ Course: 1-2 months.
4. Dr. Reckeweg R27 – If constipation is related to fluid deficiency and dryness in the intestines
✅ Improves water balance in the intestines.
✅ Suitable for elderly people and in cases of chronic constipation.

💊 Dosage:

10 drops 3 times a day.
⏳ Course: minimum 4 weeks.
5. Dr. Reckeweg R89 – If constipation is caused by metabolic disorders
✅ Regulates metabolism, promotes normal gastrointestinal function.
✅ Beneficial for endocrine disorders related to slow metabolism.

💊 Dosage:

10 drops 3 times a day.
⏳ Course: 2 months.
Recommendations for treating constipation
✅ Drink more water (1. 5-2 liters a day).
✅ Add fiber (vegetables, flax seeds, psyllium).
✅ Regular physical activity.

💊 If constipation is chronic, it is better to combine R37 + R5 + R4.