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Constipation

Constipation is a troublesome condition which saps the health of millions of people.

What is Constipation and the Symptoms?

Ideally, bowel movement should be twice a day (one for each main meal), of loose consistency (the stools break in water) and of inoffensive odour. Adequate transit time is considered to be between 12 – 24 hours. You can test your own transit time by eating non-digestible foods such as corn, whole peanuts or tomatoes skins and measuring the time it reappears in your stools.

Increased transit time leads to the stools becoming hard and more difficult to pass. Hardened stools indicate that the body has absorbed too much water long side various toxic substances. This leads to the vicious cycle of chronic constipation and its array of unpleasant symptoms such as:

Coated tongue Lack of energy
Bad breath Colic
Headaches / Migraines Haemorrhoids and varicose veins
Bloatedness / Gas Acne and skin conditions
Backache Chronic respiratory conditions
Mucous build up

If left untreated these symptoms may lead to more serious conditions such as:

Colitis Diverticulosis / Diverticulitis
Occlusion Bowel cancer

What causes Constipation?

Constipation may result from a poor diet, inadequate amounts of fibre (20-35grams daily) or an excessive intake of processed foods which harden the stools making them difficult to pass. Constipation may also be due to a lack of water (2 litres per day). Continually ignoring or suppressing the normal urge to go to the toilet will result in constipation. A lack of bile production can also cause constipation. Alterations in the tone of the colon can also cause constipation. The end of the colon can become spastic (tightened) or the colon may become sluggish and lack any tone (flaccid), either of these will cause constipation.

How can Innercore help you manage your Constipation symptoms ?

Colonic Hydrotherapy will help remove excess waste and gas from the colon. Soften old toxic mucous waste which may be stuck to the walls of the colon. Stimulate the liver to release bile which is one of the major routes to detoxification. Encourage healthy peristalsis by varying the water pressure against the wall of the colon. Re-establishing a more normal shape.

Our therapists will also offer after care advice on lifestyle and diet.

Until the condition improves:

Eat only pure, unprocessed and unrefined foods such as whole grain, nuts, pulses, etc.
Have plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables every day, preferrably organic.
Drink plenty of pure water (a glass every hour – buy an egg timer if necessary) preferably away from food.
Avoid excessive amount of meat, particularly red meat
Keep away from dehydrating beverages such as coffee, tea, alcohol and coke
Avoid / rotate foods or groups of foods you are sensitive to

Other useful tips include:

Ground Linseeds (2 parts) mixed with ground sunflower seeds (1 part) sprinkled liberally on food.
inseeds soaked overnight in a large glass of water and taken first thing in the morning. As much as two tablespoons twice daily may be used. Both the water and seeds should be consumed.
Fruits for breakfast particularly soaked prunes or figs
A tablespoon of black strap molasses last thing at night.
Two to three tablespoons of olive oil (or cod liver oil) taken on an empty stomach first thing in the morning mixed with the juice of half a lemon or a glass of grapefruit.