Top Tips to Treat Constipation Naturally

Constipation is defined as difficulty or infrequency in emptying the bowels, usually associated with hard and dry stools. 

There can be many associated symptoms:

abdominal pain

cramping or discomfort

belching, bloating

poor appetite

dizziness or headache

Approximately 4 million people in the U.S. suffer from constipation!  It is the most common digestive complaint of all the chronic digestive conditions.  Some people don’t even realize they have constipation because they think using the bathroom once a day or every other day is normal.  In reality, we are supposed to go after each meal! Did you know that? Some may experience occasional constipation, while others battle this issue for years.  It can be related to so many factors, some of which include: hormones, diet, medications, disease or lifestyle. 

Constipation can really affect your quality of life as well as how you feel physically and emotionally.  Are you tired of feeling sick all the time? Sluggish? Heavy or weighed down like you are dragging? Always feeling bloated or unable to wear something tight because of the distention?  Tired of gas or pain? Having to worry about where you are when you finally have to go #2? Perhaps you worry about the time and effort it takes each time you go to the bathroom; do your legs go numb from sitting there for so long?  Do you now have hemorrhoids from straining so much? Tired of doctors visits or taking miralax every day? Tired of a limiting diet, overwhelmed with supplements? Hate going to the bathroom or fear the pain you will be in when you are finally able to go?  Don’t let this problem get worse!

At Natural Point Acupuncture we will listen to all of your health concerns and evaluate the best customized treatment plan for you. 

A treatment plan may include herbs, lifestyle recommendations, and nutritional advice. We will walk you through several options and make sure that you are comfortable with our plan so that you can easily incorporate changes into your life.  The last thing we want is for our patients to feel overwhelmed. So, we will be with you every step of the way to make sure we take the necessary steps to get to the root of the problem. Eastern medicine can improve digestion, decrease inflammation and relieve pain associated with constipation. 

Acupuncture is a safe, effective, natural and holistic way to treat constipation.  Eastern medicine looks at the whole person – body, mind and soul and not just a set of symptoms.  Traditional Chinese medicine gets to the root of the problem by healing the imbalances in the body thus creating a harmony.  With this internal harmony the body is then able to heal itself and once again work through today’s stressful lifestyle. 

Two of the easiest things you can do at home right now to ease constipation are to drink more water and to exercise.  Dehydration can be at the root of so many ailments. It may be hard in the beginning but you can do a few things to help you enjoy your water a bit more.  Try your water at room temperature; it is easier on the body to digest and absorb. Or try sparkling water and drinking out of a glass as opposed to plastic.  In addition, exercise does wonders for our health. You don’t have to do anything too strenuous, just simply try a 30 minute walk each day, if it’s too hot, try it first thing in the morning or once the sun has gone down in your neighborhood.  Try parking your car further instead of circling around to try and find the closest spot when you are shopping, and take the stairs instead of elevators. 

At Natural Point Acupuncture and Wellness Clinic we specialize in helping people with constipation.  Our 100% natural process of relieving pain, reducing inflammation and increasing peristalsis has given thousands of patients relief by finally having regular bowel movements without surgical procedures or harmful medications.    

Are you suffering from constipation? Make an appointment here.