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Best Laxative Constipation Remedies<\/h1>\n

\"bestA laxative is an important agent that can be used to combat the uneasy feeling of constipation. In fact, there are a lot of constipation remedies available these days that could liberate us from our problems with defecation. However, a laxative is a very broad topic to discuss hence, it is but rightful to narrow it down into two of the leading laxatives available in the market today, the Cascara Sagrada<\/a> and Senna.<\/p>\n

Best Laxatives are Cascara sagrada and Senna<\/h2>\n

The Cascara Sagrada, has been known and called as the sacred bark for those who patronize it. Cascara has been used for many years now especially by Native Americans and Western inhabitants. It can be used as a constipation remedy for it has glycoside properties similar to those which are found in commercially prepared laxatives. Today, Cascara, the sacred bark, is being utilized as the main component of various over the counter laxatives not only in the United States but as well as to other countries around the globe. On the other hand, extra caution should be employed when taking Cascara Sagrada because only aged bark could be used for fresh barks may cause vomiting and diarrhea. To remain safe, visiting your physician before taking the product would always serve good purpose and may prevent you from grasping unwanted side effects.<\/p>\n

The second laxative to be tackled in this article would be Senna. The said constipation remedy has been long recognized for its unfathomable effect which gives constipated individuals undeniable relief. Sadly, many people are becoming dependent with Senna<\/a> as well as cascara and they tend to use it for long period of time which is never advisable. Those who become deviant would definitely experience and pay the consequences of their actions. Prolonged use may cause chronic diarrhea, potassium depletion which will then lead to muscle weakness and kidney and liver impairment. Hence, everyone should be careful when taking all sorts of laxatives.<\/p>\n

\"cascaraNeedless to say, the use of herbal stimulant laxatives should be coupled with extra prudence and immeasurable vigilance. One should only engage in it once lifestyle and diet modifications have already been employed, and if ever bulk laxatives are no longer effective. Also bear in mind that stimulant laxatives as constipation remedy are not advisable for individuals with bowel obstruction, acute intestinal inflammation and undiagnosed abdominal pain. Pregnant women and children below the age of 12 are also not allowed to take stimulant laxatives.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, there are a lot of reported and documented cases of laxative use. This growing statistics is very alarming and needs prompt intervention. May this article enlighten you with the unwanted side effects of stimulant laxatives if not taken as prescribed. Let us not allow ignorance to drag us towards superfluous health problems. Seeking knowledge about various things could protect us in so many ways. This goes the same way with constipation remedy, knowledge about it would yield to a much safer health.<\/p>\n

Fiber – Alternative to a Laxative<\/h3>\n

Adding a quality fiber to ones diet can help facilitate bowel movement and ease constipation.\u00a0 Laxatives should only be used as a temporary fix for constipation till one can boost their diet with sufficient fiber to sustain continued daily bowel movements.\u00a0 Never use a laxative for more then 3 \u2013 4 days straight. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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