Constipation is usually called retention of stool for more than 48 hours. A similar phenomenon can also include daily but partial bowel movements. In such situations, a person feels very uncomfortable.
Usually in these cases, few people know about their problems to others, and even less often do you meet a person who promptly decides to visit a proctology office. However, keeping silent about the problem means making it worse.
Causes of stool retention
If we do not take into account the anatomical features of the intestinal structure, the causes of rectal obstruction can be such behavioral situations as the lack of plant foods in the diet, foods enriched with coarse fiber (it is found in black bread and cereals). The lack of such components deprives the human body of an activator of intestinal motility.
Modern man is accustomed to eating light food ingredients that are not capable of forcing the rectum to work at full capacity. This leads to abnormal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and a delay in the movement of feces through it.
Important! Snacking on the run with foods containing large amounts of chemicals has a detrimental effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Food should be taken in a calm atmosphere, a full meal should include the first course, the body should consume the required amount of liquid (at least two liters per day), then problems with stool will disappear.
Benefit
Kefir has a positive effect on the intestines. As a result of exposure, the organ moves deposits on the walls. Therefore, waste accumulations and fermentation processes are reduced. The beneficial bacteria it contains destroy pathogenic microbes.
If you drink the drink regularly, the body will receive support from lactic acid bacteria. Kefir has a positive effect on the immune system and body functioning. Intestinal disturbances will practically disappear.
Cleaning the intestines with kefir is easy. The drink is focused on stabilization. It has an effective effect, is accessible and cheap. Systematic use has the following effects:
- Restores proper metabolism.
- Normalizes intestinal microflora.
- Reduces toxic poisoning.
- Improves the nervous system.
- Optimizes immunity.
- Promotes weight loss.
- Tones.
Help of kefir in the treatment of constipation
If a person cannot perform a bowel movement for more than two days, it becomes clear that the intestinal flora needs help to restore contractile functions and push excess feces out. Kefir can be one of these helpers.
This fermented milk product has a beneficial effect on the entire body. In particular:
- creating an oxidizing environment in the stomach, it promotes easy absorption of minerals and vitamins in food;
- milk protein is perfectly absorbed by the body;
- thanks to the product, appetite increases;
- under its influence, the intestinal microflora is restored and normalized;
- the acidic environment created by the drink rids the body of pathogens.
Kefir cleansing recipes
Traditional medicine offers many options that cleanse the body. Some are divided into many stages, include the use of fermented milk drink exclusively or in combination with other products. Among them, a convenient method is selected.
Using only kefir
It is possible to cleanse the intestines with a single fermented milk product without mixing. There are two methods: one-day and long courses. Both methods are effective. The choice depends on desire and contraindications.
- For one day. You need two liters of product. Drink a glass every hour. You can't eat food. It is acceptable to drink purified water. A one-day cleanse is carried out every month.
- Course for 1-2 weeks. Every morning before breakfast, drink a glass of one percent drink. The diet should contain plant foods enriched with fiber. Be sure to consume plenty of fluids.
You need to drink in small sips without haste. Alcohol and baked goods are excluded from the diet. Warming baths have a good effect. They will improve blood circulation.
Combination with bran
Bran is a grain shell that is mixed with flour. They are hard to the touch. Valuable for their high content of fiber and cellulose. Cleaning of accumulated toxins occurs safely and quickly.
The fiber substance, combining with the fermented milk product, swells and increases its volume. Liquids are absorbed, and the person feels full for a long time. An excess of biomass is formed in the organ, compressing its walls. This leads to emptying.
The recipe includes a tablespoon of bran and a glass of kefir, which are mixed thoroughly. Take the mixture 3 times a day. After 2 hours you can’t eat. Drink a glass of water 15 minutes before drinking the mixture.
The cleansing continues for ten days. Yogurt and steamed fish are allowed. You can't eat bananas. Diet bread will be a substitute for flour products.
Kefir and sunflower oil
It is recommended to drink sunflower oil on an empty stomach. This is a mild laxative. The combination of kefir and oil effectively cleanses the body. To prepare the mixture you need the following ingredients:
- Vegetable oil - one tablespoon.
- One percent kefir - one glass.
- Sweetener - one tablespoon.
The parts are mixed. The mixture is taken in the morning on an empty stomach. After an hour you can’t eat. As a result of combining kefir with sunflower oil, stools are normalized, weight is stabilized, cholesterol and appetite are reduced.
Recipes with added salt are offered. Then the salt balance is maintained in case of heavy loss of fluids. The drink acquires a specific taste. If it is unpleasant, no salt is added.
For cleaning, only unrefined oil is used, which contains biologically active substances. Refined oils do not contain such substances. And there will be no laxative effect.
Kefir with various types of oils
There are ways to use fermented milk with different types of oils to solve problems with the digestive tract. Thanks to these recipes, peristalsis of the intestinal environment is improved, which promotes the rapid removal of excess feces from the body.
Numerous reviews from people who have tried these recipes testify to the effectiveness of this method.
With vegetable
The product has a laxative effect. You can enhance the laxative effect by adding 1 teaspoon of herbal product to 1 glass of kefir.
The effectiveness of the composition is explained by the fact that by adding a certain type of oil to the fermented milk product, which stabilizes the absorption of food, the permeability of the rectum also improves, because many of their types have a laxative effect. By taking these products together, you can achieve an incredible effect, removing all excess from the body.
As numerous reviews testify, kefir with vegetable oil can help with mild constipation literally in one go.
If stool retention is prolonged, you should take a similar combination of products for a week.
Drinking a sour drink with sunflower squeeze can be called more accessible, since it is available in the kitchen of any housewife.
Considering the reviews about kefir with sunflower oil for constipation, unrefined types are optimal. They are saturated with a large number of substances that can remove harmful substances out as quickly as possible.
If you drink 1 glass of kefir with 1 teaspoon of sunflower extract before bed for a week, you can significantly lose weight. You need to drink the mixture at night, since during sleep fermentation processes will occur in the intestines, and in the morning you can calmly go to the toilet without discomfort.
With olive
Another excellent remedy for solving problems is kefir with olive oil for constipation. It stimulates the active production of bile, which quickly breaks down food and enhances the laxative effect.
This composition is also best taken before bedtime. The product helps well with the chronic form of the disease. The ingredients must be mixed in the same proportions as the previous ones.
Read more about using olive oil against constipation by following the link.
The benefits of kefir for the intestines and stomach
Kefir, unlike fermented baked milk, is endowed with a large number of advantages. It is rich in lactic acid bacteria, which:
- restore the microflora of the organ;
- improve metabolic processes;
- stabilize digestion;
- stop the pathogenic process and the development of microbes;
- remove toxins;
- prevent the development of tuberculosis;
- reduce the risk of tumor formation;
- restore immunity;
- accelerate postoperative rehabilitation;
- fight inflammation and tissue swelling;
- promote protein breakdown, absorption of calcium, iron, vitamin D;
- have a beneficial effect on the vascular system, which helps improve the nutrition of stomach tissue.
If the body does not tolerate lactose, kefir or fermented baked milk is an excellent substitute for dairy products with the same nutritional properties. The drink is easily digestible and disinfects affected mucosal tissues. Fasting days with its use every 2 hours are useful for cleansing the gastrointestinal tract and removing toxins from the intestines.
Kefir can change properties over time, so the following types are distinguished:
- Freshly prepared (one-day old) product. Promotes: cleansing and removing toxins; eliminates constipation.
- A two-day aged drink. Recommended for pathologies such as: diabetes mellitus; colitis; gastritis; obesity; anemia; imbalance in the cardiovascular system (hypertension, heart attack, stroke); hepatic, pulmonary, renal dysfunction.
- Three-day (strong) product. It has a fastening effect, therefore it is indicated for diarrhea. The product is heavy, therefore it is contraindicated for kidney disease and ulcers.
Usually the lactic acid product is drunk during breakfast and lunch. To normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, intestines and stomach in elderly people with bloating and constipation, it should be drunk during dinner. For preventive purposes, the product is consumed daily for 30 days. For serious illnesses, consult a doctor.
Reviews
Antonina, 47 years old:
To ensure normal functioning of the stomach and eliminate problems with bowel movements, every evening I drink a spoonful of flaxseed oil and wash it down with a glass of kefir. This helps you not feel discomfort in the morning and go to the toilet easily.
Victor, 45 years old:
My mother is a pensioner and has had intestinal problems for a long time. After she was advised to drink kefir with butter, she stopped complaining of pain in the lower abdomen and easily empties her bowels in the morning.
Kefir fasting
- eliminating inflammation and swelling of the gastric mucosa;
- normalization of acidity;
- facilitating digestion.
You should fast for 3-5 days. The amount you drink per day is 1-5 liters. Sample menu for the day:
- 5 crackers, 250 ml kefir;
- cereal pudding, 250 ml kefir;
- 3 crackers, 2 biscuits, 250 ml kefir.
Between breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you are allowed to drink 250 ml of kefir or fermented baked milk additionally. The drink must be made from whole milk and not contain additives or fruits.
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Enema for constipation
An Esmarch mug is used for this procedure. The kit includes a hose with a plastic tip. As a cleaning solution, you can use herbal infusions at a temperature of 25-30 degrees. The volume of liquid infused into the intestines can reach up to 1.5-2 liters. The container with the aqueous solution should be located at a height of one to one and a half meters above the level of the body, which should be in a position on the left side or on all fours. This procedure is done if constipation lasts more than three days. If the problem persists for no more than three days, give a smaller enema (500 ml) using a bulb. This procedure reflexively stimulates intestinal motility and helps soften stool. As a cleaning solution, use water-oil (400 ml of water and 100 ml of vegetable oil), water with the addition of lemon juice, at a temperature not higher than 25-30 degrees. After the procedure, you need to lie down for 20 minutes; if the urge to defecate occurs earlier, you should not restrain them.
