Constipation is not a disease, but it happens and has a great impact on human health. Many people are used to enduring constipation, but enduring it will not only make constipation worse, but also dull the intestines, thus causing habitual constipation.

What effects does constipation have on the human body?

Constipation can cause toxin accumulation in the body, causing dark yellow complexion, itching, chloasma, acne and so on. In addition, when constipation occurs, people's appetite will drop, and symptoms such as listlessness, dizziness and fatigue will appear one after another, which will seriously affect their daily life and work.

Here are six ways to treat constipation.

1, drink a glass of water in the morning

After washing, drink a cup of 200 ml boiled water close to the body temperature (it doesn't feel hot when drinking), and drink it slowly on an empty stomach.

This is a very important step for rapid defecation. After a night, the intestine loses a lot of water. At this time, it is necessary to replenish a cup of warm water in time to dilute the blood, lubricate the intestine and soften the stool. 200 ml of warm water, drink slowly, so as not to hurt the stomach. It is worth noting that only boiled water can be considered as a real water supplement. Drinks contain additives, which may have harmful effects on the intestines themselves and cannot be used as a water supplement.

2, breakfast sweet potato, corn

Sweet potato and corn belong to coarse grains. Choosing sweet potato or corn as breakfast is nutritious and healthy, and it is recognized as the best defecation food. Eat not less than 35 grams of dietary fiber, vegetables, fruits, coarse grains, etc. every day to promote intestinal peristalsis.

3. Aloe has significant defecation.

It is found that aloe vera has obvious function of moistening intestine and defecating, and has good sterilization, anti-inflammatory and detumescence effects on anal fistula, hemorrhoids and perianal abscess. Soaking aloe in water or cooking with aloe leaves is a good choice. It should be noted that there are hundreds of varieties of aloe, only a dozen of which can be eaten, and aloe is cold and only suitable for patients with constipation caused by excess heat. Therefore, it is advisable to know what type of constipation you are, and the daily consumption of aloe leaves should not exceed15g.

4. Exercise (brisk walking, jogging)

As summer and autumn alternate, the temperature difference between morning and evening gradually becomes larger, and it will be cooler at night. After work, you can choose a distance for brisk walking or jogging, which will help relieve constipation and defecate quickly. Try to use abdominal breathing in exercise, and stretch the abdomen with breathing, and the effect is better.

5. Abdominal massage

Lie on your back in bed, bend your knees, rub your hands hot, put your left hand flat on your navel, put your right hand on your left back, and press it clockwise with your navel as the center. Do it 2 ~ 3 times a day for 5 ~10 minutes each time. Remember not to go in the opposite direction.