Proven Constipation Remedies to Keep You Regular

Constipation remedies will vary widely, depending on the age, sex and lifestyle habits of the sufferer. In most cases, constipation is related to diet, and the most popular constipation remedy is to simply add fiber to your diet. Fiber can be sourced from fresh fruits and vegetables, purees and juices, bran, whole wheats and even from popcorn!

Fiber is seen as being a natural remedy for constipation because it does not involve taking any artificial/chemical supplements. The best fiber is natural fiber. Another natural solution would involve a constipation herbal remedy that targets the colon and clears it of pounds of undesirable fecal matter which can clog and slow the digestive process. Product like OxyPowder help to breakdown the fecal matter that is sitting idle in the large intestine (colon) paving the way for a better flow of the stool through to the rectum. Most adults carry between 6-40lbs of fecal matter in the colon, so it's obvious to see how an Oxy Powder colon cleanse could be a very helpful home remedy for constipation.

Other remedies for adults can be as simple as consuming 6-8 glasses of water a day. Water is an essential ingredient of our wellbeing and assists in flushing our digestive system of impurities and toxins which can lead to constipation. Exercise, or lack thereof, is seen as a cause of constipation because some believe that without regular exercise our metabolic rate slows, which means a longer digestive cycle and thus less regular bowel movement. Fact is, the longer the stool spends in your digestive system, the more water is excreted from the stool, which results in a harder stool which is more difficult and painful to pass.

Constipation in babies and infants is quite common, and again, diet is most likely to major cause (if your baby isn't gaining weight or shows any other unusual symptoms, seek the advice of a doctor).  Breastfed babies seem to suffer constipation less than bottle-fed babies because formula-milk and cows-milk are harder to digest. But regardless of what type of milk a baby takes, if constipation occurs, the most natural (and simple) baby constipation remedy would be to administer more fluids, especially water (make sure it is boiled and cooled).

As babies grow and progress to more solid foods, constipation can occur. During the transition period from milk-only to a combination of milk and solids constipation will invariably occur as the digestive system has to get used to the new nutrients that it is receiving. Keeping up consumption of fluids (water/juice) is probably the best infant constipation remedy because fluids will help to keep the bowel movements regular. Also, introducing fiber-rich foods in the form of porridge, fruit and vegetables will assist in minimizing constipation.