Constipation

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27.     Constipation is not a disease by itself but is considered to be mother of a host of diseases. Constipation is the chief cause of many diseases as such a condition produces toxins, which find their way into the blood stream and are carried to all parts of the body. This results in weakening of the vital organs and lowering of the resistance of the entire system. Appendicitis, rheumatism, arthritis, high blood pressure, cataract and cancer are only a few of the diseases in which chronic constipation is an important predisposing factor.

28.     Fibre deficiency and constipation are associated with diverticulitis, appendicitis, and colon cancer. The small, hardened faeces are very difficult for the normal intestinal peristaltic actions to deal with effectively. Associated with both diverticulosis and constipation is a change in the normal bacterial flora. As a result, bile acids normally found in the faeces and excreta are altered by prolonged exposure to these abnormal bacteria, and become carcinogenic. Thus we see the cause-and-effect relationship behind low-fibre diets and colon cancer.

29.     Many times an irregular or delayed bowel movement, especially in elderly persons, initiates episodes of anxiety and irritability. Most of such patients, by overreacting to the situation, start taking hard laxatives or purgatives leading to extreme conditions like diarrhoea and rebound constipation. Due to the excessive loss of fluid and the ensuing electrolyte imbalance, such patients additionally present symptoms of loss of appetite, weakness, apathy and general lassitude.

30.     Inability to retain urine is a common attendant of constipation. In constipated children, bed-wetting is commonly noticed. Constipated youths or elderly often dribble.

CURING CONSTIPATION WITH NATURO-FOOD THERAPY

31.     For all patients of constipation (except infants and small children for whom naturo-food therapist should be consulted), it is only the self-care which can give them the joy of satisfactory evacuation. The treatment of constipation largely depends on the cause, type, severity and chronicity of the problem. Fortunately, the solution for most constipation problems is as simple as correcting your diet and lifestyle pattern, adequate intake of fluids and getting more exercise. Thank God constitution is not hereditary. Always remember the saying – for clean bowels watch out what goes into the bowl.