Constipation is one of the most common digestive issues that many experience, especially during the fasting month, prompting them to seek natural treatments to alleviate the problem without medication. In this regard, the "MSN" website has listed a collection of natural home remedies for constipation as follows:
**Sesame Seeds**
Sesame seeds are considered one of the best remedies for constipation, according to a study published in the International Journal of Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology. The oily composition of sesame seeds helps to lubricate the intestines, making it easier to pass waste. Add the seeds to cereals or salads for immediate relief from constipation, or grind them in a coffee grinder and sprinkle them on food like spices.
**Molasses**
A tablespoon of black molasses before bed is a remedy for constipation that works overnight and should provide relief by morning. The ingredient was studied in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2019 for constipation in children and achieved successful results. Black molasses is boiled and concentrated. It contains important vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium, which help relieve constipation.
**Increase Dietary Fiber to Alleviate Constipation**
Fiber acts like a pipe cleaner, cleansing food and waste particles from the digestive system and absorbing water. Mayo Clinic suggests consuming 20 to 35 grams of fiber daily to maintain smooth bowel movements. Foods rich in fiber include bran cereals, beans, lentils, oats, almonds, barley, and many fresh and dried fruits and vegetables. All these can serve as home remedies for constipation. If you are constipated and increasing fiber intake, be sure to drink more water than usual to keep waste soft and easy to pass.
**Drink Peppermint or Ginger Tea**
Peppermint and ginger are effective home remedies for constipation. Peppermint contains menthol, which has an antispasmodic effect, relaxing the muscles of the digestive tract. Ginger is a "warming" herb that generates more heat from within the body. Herbal practitioners suggest that this can help accelerate slow digestion. Dr. Stephen Sinatra from the Heart MD Institute recommends ginger either in capsule form or as tea.
**Home Remedies for Constipation with Healthy Fats**
Olive oil, nuts, and avocados contain healthy fats that can help lubricate the intestines and relieve constipation, according to experts at Harvard Medical School. A salad with fiber-rich leafy vegetables, dressed with simple olive oil, a small handful of nuts, or a tablespoon of natural nut butter on fruit or toast, are good options for relieving constipation.
