Currently, many people, especially women, suffer from intestinal problems. Associated with several causes, such as lack of nutrients in the diet, sedentary lifestyle or low water intake, the constipation or malfunction of the intestine causes a lot of discomfort and must be reversed.
Among consequences such as bloating, abdominal pain, bad mood, weight gain, lack of appetite and even indisposition, the accumulation of toxins in the body is caused by the sedimentation of feces, which should be eliminated, in the colon. In other words, a dysregulated intestine causes much more than discomfort, but also intoxication of your body, which can occur at different levels. To do so, it is necessary to combat this evil, and this does not mean the use of different medications or radical changes as most people think.
Natural medicine proves to be a powerful alternative to improve such conditions.
The use of nature's resources can and should be used wisely to treat our body. Knowledge of the medicinal properties of plants, fruits, roots and others can provide us with great results when it comes to health and well-being.
Natural foods contain “masked” nutrients that can be activated through simple recipes that, in contact with our body, are capable of producing effects similar to chemical composition remedies. However, they are an alternative to get rid of the harm of these artificial components such as destruction of the intestinal flora, in the case of laxatives, or drug dependence.
In addition to being beneficial for the functioning of the intestine, most foods that act in the functioning of the intestine are also antioxidants and rich in vitamins, bringing many other improvements to the body, and these are noticeable!
Here are some of our allies and their actions:
Fruit and Aloe Juice
Use pieces of pineapple, apple, lemon, orange and cucumber. Mix two glasses of water and an aloe leaf with them (use the gel from the inside of the plant). The juice should be consumed in the amount of two to three glasses daily.
Malvaisco root tea
The root of this plant is easily found in health food stores. One should consume approximately two cups of its tea a day.
Eucalyptus Infusion
The detoxifying action by this plant helps with the symptom of bloating and intestinal discomfort. An infusion of five leaves should be made and taken three times a day.
Fiber-rich foods + water
Significant fiber consumption will help with stool formation and subsequent elimination. However, the action of fibers will only be effective if associated with high water consumption. They are rich in fiber: fruits (grapes, passion fruit, pears, plums), dried fruits, cereals, cabbage, sesame, peas, lentils, among others.
Experiment with these different recipes to find the one that best suits your needs. As said, bowel problems can be caused by adverse reasons, so treatment methods will also vary from person to person.
Take advantage of all these natural properties to treat your body in a healthy and beneficial way.
- Written by Julia Zayas of Team Me Without Borders.
