When you’re able to’t go, you just don’t feel like yourself.
That’s why many people turn to natural options aftermissing a dayor two of going number two.
What causes constipation?
It may also come as a result of imbalanced gut bacteria and a diet low in fiber.
And a review publishedinBio-Med Research Internationalreports on fennel’s antispasmodic properties for cramp relief.
Peppermint oil contains L-menthol, which can ease digestive tract cramping, the report says.
Lemon
Lemon oil was combined with rosemary for one of thestudies3on constipation and abdominal massage.
2 combinations to try.
Rosemary, lemon, and peppermint offer an uplifting combination when your body is feeling a little sluggish.
In astudy3focusing on older patients, this combination of oils used in conjunction with abdominal massage brought constipation relief.
How to use essential oils to ease constipation.
TheInternational Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork5recommends a dilution rate of 1.5% to 3% for adults.
(For children, stick to 3 to 6 drops.)
Other home remedies for constipation.
These would be things like fiber orpsyllium."
Certain forms ofmagnesiumcan also help with constipation.
Simons also recommends going for a walk or engaging in other types of movement.
And add aprobioticif necessary.
Perry says a halt in bowel movements isn’t considered constipation unless you’ve gone three days without relief.
So talk to your physician if symptoms don’t improve.
The bottom line.
Bloating and the inability to go number two happens to all of us at one time or another.
