Every 10th individual has problems with irregular bowel movement. Constipation is a serious health problem that can be caused by extreme stress, lack of movement, medications, age, insufficient fibers, vitamin deficiency, insufficient water… However, constipation can also be a side-effect of another disease, that’s why it’s important to visit your doctor.
If you suffer from irregular bowel movement, you can try this natural homemade laxative to empty the bowels and remove the excess water from your body.
Here is how to prepare the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 150 gr. of prunes
- 150 gr. of dates
- 5 cups of boiling water
Preparation:
Cut the dates and prunes into small pieces. Boil the water and add the dates and the prunes and cook until the mix becomes thick.
Consume 1 tablespoon of the mixture in the morning. You can add it to your morning breakfast, a bowl of cereals, a glass of yogurt, or whatever you prefer.
How does it work?
Prunes are high in soluble fiber and sorbitol, which is actually a natural sugar that loosens the stool. This eases constipation for a short period of time. Experts say that soluble fiber allows more water to stay in the stool thus making it softer, larger, and easier to go through the intestines.
If you don’t like this recipe you can just add some dried prunes into water. Leave them during the night and then drink the water the next morning.
Remember, this recipe can help treat this health problem, still you should always be careful and don’t ignore any symptoms or warning signs! If you have a stomach pain, blood in the stool, you should consult your doctor as quickly as possible. To avoid constipation, it’s important to lead a healthy life – change your diet, eat healthy food, include more fruits and vegetables, drink a lot of water, sleep more, avoid alcohol and cigarettes, etc.