Natural Stool Softener Remedies
Hard and difficult to pass bowl movements are caused by diet, medications and daily liquid intake. When this happens you may be tempted to over the counter stool softener remedies, but they can contain harsh ingredients that can be rough on your system. Before going to the drug store, try using a natural method as an alternative to stool softeners found at a drug store.
Change in your diet can be the best natural stool softener. Drink plenty of water. Drinking about eight 8-oz. glasses of water per day will not only keep your body hydrated but also help you with constipation and hard stools. Be sure to eat plenty of fiber rich foods such as wheat bran, whole grains dried fruits, apples and prunes. Many doctors recommend having a daily fiber intake of 25-35 grams. Yogurt will also help your regularity and help get you system back on track.
Many recommend Bekunis Nature’s Gentle Senna Laxative Tea. It contains all natural ingredients and has a great taste it is made up of senna root and leaves. One thing that is great about this formula is that it is gentle on your body but provides overnight relief. By the next morning you will have pain free elimination.
Mineral oil is another common natural remedy. It lubricates the stool for a smoother passage. It can be taken at bedtime and by the next morning it will take effect. Long term usage of mineral oil is not recommended because it is know to cause vitamin deficiencies.
Aloe Vera is another recommended natural stool softener. It contains anthroquinone and glycosides, which stimulate bowel movement contraction and is actually the active ingredient in many synthetic laxatives. Drinking a ¾ cup of it twice a day, in 10 hour increments will help bring relief.
Exercise is one other thing that will really help. Just briskly walking for about 30 minutes can help regulate your bowl movements.
By trying some natural remedies, you may be able to avoid the harsh components of many over the counter treatments. If you are unsure or you systems progressively get worse, be sure to check with your doctor.
June 23 2010 10:38 pm | Health