People without proper sleep or irregular food habits are easily prone to constipation. Constipation is a result of indigestion. People who overeat or eat high content fatty foods also have this problem. Intake of less or no nutritional diet also causes this. Emotional disturbances in a man also are one of the reasons for this problem. Problems of this nature, normally occurs because of less physical activity.

This is a modern, common disease experienced by almost all the age groups. Too much consumption of caffeine drinks, and illicit drugs or too many pills are also the cause for constipation. Heaviness in the stomach, no bowel movements, abdominal pain, headache, appetite loss, hypertension, nausea, palpitation, drowsiness, and so on are the common symptoms found in constipation.

Modern man is too busy to take time for his own health. Even for small ailments, we rush to the doctor, as we neither have the patience nor interest to treat ourselves. Everyone is interested in instant relief. Most of us are neither aware of the side effects or the harmful effects of the allopathic medicine nor the benefits of the natural cures.

If you are willing to dedicate time for your good health, there are few remedies that would take care of the constipation.

1. Drink a glass of milk every night before sleeping.
   
   
2. Put in a habit of eating at least one banana before going to bed.
   
   
3. Make sure that there is a time gap of two hours between meals and sleep.
   
   
4. Drink lots of water empty stomach in the morning.
   
   
5. Take aloe gel empty stomach in the morning.
   
   
6. Lemon juice mixed with warm water taken thrice a day also cures constipation.
   
   
7. Walking is also one of the best exercises to relieve constipation.
   
   
8. Intake of food should be regularized, and lot of vegetables and fruits should be included in our diet.
   
   

A day started in a healthy way helps you remain the same for the rest of the day.

• Triphala is a very famous Ayurvedic compound it consists of three tropical fruits, haritaki, amalaki, and bibhitaki. It is an excellent general colon cleanser and tonic as well as a Rasayan (rejuvenator). The normal dose is 5–15 gm. taken at bedtime with lukewarm water.
• Aloe gel 1-2 teaspoons three times a day is also good.
• Psyllium husk powder 1-2 teaspoons in warm water before sleeping is also very good.
• Strong laxatives like senna and rhubarb are good for acute constipation but should be used with caution. In the long run they can precipitate constipation.
• Enema – many cases of acute and chronic constipation which are not benefited by the above medications may requires enema therapy. A word of caution though; enema should only be undertaken under the guidance of an Ayurvedic expert only.

• The digestion must be improved with the use of light spices like, cumin seeds, coriander, turmeric powder, fennel and asafetida.
• Drinking a glass of warm milk at the time of going to bed helps in evacuation, the next morning.
• Do not stay up late in the night. Regulate your sleeping hours. Ayurveda advises to go to bed early and rise early.
• In the morning after waking up, drinking a glass or two of water, preferably warm water, and then waiting for a few minutes before going for evacuation helps in cleaning the bowels.
• Massaging the whole body with oil(abhayanga) once or twice a week and applying oil or ghee on the naval every day helps in curing constipation.