Constipation

• Can be associated with Hypothyroidism and hemorrhoids

• Bananas are yummy fruits that are also good for the tummy and one of the major problems our tummy might encounter is constipation. This is primarily caused by a low fiber intake. If you are constipated, then opt for ripe bananas since they contain higher amounts of fiber more than the unripe ones, thus helping in alleviating constipation. The fiber can also help in pushing the bowel as it travels through the intestines, promoting normal bowel movement.
• Dandelion is used as a bitter tonic in atonic dyspepsia, and as a mild laxative in habitual constipation.
• One and a half cups of live-culture yogurt (high in gut-friendly bacteria) pushes food more efficiently through the gastrointestinal tract, says a 2002 study in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. The beneficial bacteria also improve your gut's ability to digest beans and dairy lactose, which can cause gas.
• The best way to keep the colon clean is to incorporate naturally colon cleansing and detoxifying foods into your daily diet like mango, probiotic yogurt, Flax seed, Organic apples, grapes, pineapples, papaya and kiwi (rich in fiber).
• Healthy intestinal flora bestows resistance to intestinal disorders such as constipation, diarrhea, diverticulitis, irritable bowel disease, ulcerative colitis (UC), Crohn's Disease, leaky gut syndrome, autoimmunity, and colon cancer.
• pectin increases viscosity and volume of stool so that it is used against constipation and diarrhea. (pectins found in apples : 1–1.5%, apricot : 1%, cherries : 0.4%, oranges : 0.5–3.5%, carrots : 1.4%, citrus peels : 30% )
• Rhubarb is known for its beneficial effects on the digestive system and is still used as a strong laxative.
• Elderberries have been employed in European folk medicine since antiquity for lots of illnesses from arthritis and asthma to colds and constipation.
• Grapes are used to treat constipation, indigestion, fatigue, kidney disorders, Macular Degeneration and prevention of cataract.

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.