Constipation - The root cause of all the health problems 

Constipation is a typical intestinal condition that can affect people of all ages. Constraints on bowel motions, usually three or fewer per week, are its defining feature .Constipated people may have hard stools and push too firmly on the toilet seat. Some people may even have sporadic symptoms when they feel clogged up and unable to do their daily bowel movements .Due to the constant straining, chronic constipation may also cause bloating, stomach cramps, and rectal pain.

Causes of constipation 

There are several possible causes of constipation. Even while it's pretty typical to occasionally not have bowel motions, if the problem persists, you may want to adjust some aspects of your lifestyle. It may be helpful to understand the reasons of constipation. Let's look at it now.

1. One of the main reasons of constipation and stiff stools is not drinking enough water.
2. Lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle, severe fibre deficiency in diet
3. Patients on long-term medications frequently have digestive side effects such bloating and constipation.
4. Constipation can result from frequent travel, erratic eating and sleeping schedules, and other factors that can upset the digestive system.
5. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, an underlying illness where the colon contracts abnormally to delay stools from passing, can also cause constipation.
6. Women who are healthy and pregnant may experience constipation. Otherwise

Medicines in Ayurveda for Constipation

You might seek out Ayurvedic treatment for constipation if you are sick and tired of having it all the time and changing your lifestyle isn’t helping. Herbal preparations used in Ayurvedic medicine are used to stimulate bowel motions and restore balance to the digestive system. These treatments address the issue at its root to promote bowel motions naturally.

1. Senna/ isabgol
2. Triphala ghrita 
3. Higuvachadichoorna
4. Abhayarishta
5. Abhayadimodak
6. Nishotchorna ( all these herbs are used according to the condition of patient and not to be consumed without any consultation from an expert doctor)

Few of the yoga poses which helps strengthen the digestion and relive constipation 

1. Bhujanghasana (Cobra)
2. Trikonasana (Triangle Stretch)
3. Ardhamatsyendrasana (Half Spine Twist)
4. Suptavajrasana (Sleeping Pelvis)
5. Vajrasana (Diamond)
6. Dhanurasana (Bow)
7. Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
8. Mayurasana (Peacock)
9. Pavanmuktasana (Wind Release)
10. Shalabhasana (Locust)
11. Paschimottanasana (Head to Knee)
12. Katichakrasana (Standing Spine Twist)