4 Natural Remedies for Constipation Relief

April 14, 2023

About 20% of Americans struggle with constipation, and it can be caused by diet, lifestyle, medications, medical conditions, or an unknown cause. If you’re someone dealing with not being able to go, you’re probably on the hunt for solutions. We understand not wanting to rely on medications to help you go, so Dr. Easton detailed natural constipation tips on our social media. We also want to share 4 natural remedies for constipation relief that hopefully help you go!

1. Water

Water is essential for every part of life. Most of our body is made of water, and we lose a lot of water throughout the day from moving, sweating, using the bathroom, etc. So we need to replenish our bodies by drinking enough water for our weight, height, and activity levels. However, most people just don’t drink enough water, which can actually make stool get hard and slow down the digestion speed. If you want to help relieve your bathroom situation, you should increase the amount of water you drink.

2. Exercise

Another one of the best natural remedies for constipation relief is exercise. Various studies have been done and prove that moving your body fights constipation. Start out with gentle exercise, especially if you aren’t moving your body on a regular basis. Some of the best ways to get moving are walking, swimming, cycling, or jogging.

3. Fiber

Less than 3% of Americans reach the daily recommended intake of fiber (25 grams for females and 38 grams for males). We just don’t eat enough fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and fiber is essential to get things moving in the digestive tract. Your digestive system contains trillions of bacteria, and to keep things balanced, you need to feed them properly. And what do they eat? Soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber absorbs water and forms a gel-like paste that softens stools and improves consistency, while insoluble fiber adds bulk to stool and increases motility. Both of these are necessary in a healthy diet. For the best case scenario, slowly add fiber to your diet instead of doing it all at once to avoid bloating, gas, and other uncomfortable symptoms.

If you still need assistance in the fiber department, you should check out Fiber Lean. This natural supplement contains psyllium husk, prunes, flaxseed flour, rice bran, apple pectin, and fig, all of which is a good mix of soluble and insoluble fibers.

4. Move Along

If you’re still on the hunt for natural remedies for constipation, you should try Move Along. It’s one of our natural supplements that contains a plant that can help fight constipation: cape aloe. Cape aloe is a plant that has been used for years as one of many natural remedies for constipation. We use it in our Move Along supplement, which should only be used as needed. It contains two different compounds that help retain water and improve motility. You can take one pill at bedtime, and if you don’t have a bowel movement the next day, you’ll take 2 at bedtime. If you still don’t go the third day, you’ll take 3 at bedtime, and you should go by then.

Now you know about some of the top natural remedies for constipation relief. If you’re still unsure what would be best for you, take advantage of our free telehealth services. We would love to help you get going again!