Treatment for Constipation

Constipation is a condition in which the bowels are evacuated a long intervals or with difficulty.

         
            WATER TREATMENTS:
               1. Drink at least 8 glasses of water duringthe day.
                  Take one or two glasses of water upon waking up in the morning and one glass at bedtime.
               2. Give enema with manual extraction if bowel is impacted.
               3. Have a regular time to sit down on the toilet bowl and relax.
                  Sit down on the toilet bowl when it is time for it or even if you don't feel like it.
               4. Have a regular daily exercise.
               5. Eat plenty of green and leafy vegetables and fresh fruits.


             HERBAL MEDICATION:








1. KANGKONG leaves
  = Eat 2 cups of boiled leaves with meals. This may be a part
                     of menu or diet.








2. MALUNGGAY leaves
    = Eat 1 cup cooked leaves with meals.
             







 3. PAPAYA (ripe fruit)
                   = Eat one big slice every morning for breakfast.
             






           4. KAMPANILYA (yellow bell)
              . Boil 5 leaves in 2 glasses of water for 10 minutes.
              = Dosage:
                  Adults: 1 glass, 2 times a day
                  Children: (2-6 yrs.) 1 tablespoon, 2 times a day
                               (7-12 yrs.) 1 cup, 2 times a day