Introduction: The dry winter climate can easily lead to constipation. Many netizens have asked, "What should I do if I'm constipated?" Here, we provide three aspects for preventing and treating constipation, including diet, massage, and medication.
Step 1: Dietary Therapy
1. Drink plenty of water to maintain sufficient moisture in the intestinal cavity to soften stools, thereby achieving the goal of treating dry stools.
2. Eat foods with more residue, especially fresh vegetables rich in fiber, such as celery and chives.
Step 2: Massage for Constipation
How to treat constipation through massage? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) points out that as long as you insist on 10 minutes of massage daily, it is effective in promoting gastrointestinal motility and relieving constipation.
Abdominal Rubbing: Lie in bed and relax your whole body. Place the palms of your hands on your navel and rub 100 times in a clockwise direction, then 100 times in a counterclockwise direction. Apply moderate force, use gentle movements, and breathe naturally.
Step 3: Medication
If dietary therapy and massage fail to relieve constipation, what should be done? Medication becomes the third option. However, it is important to know that there are many causes of constipation, and the symptoms vary. TCM treats constipation by differentiating its patterns. Based on the symptoms, specific medications are prescribed. Therefore, when choosing TCM medication for constipation, it must be tailored to the specific condition to promptly, correctly, and effectively resolve the suffering of constipation. Do not abuse laxatives.