Health tips: constipation is a common digestive disease, today we will introduce the causes of constipation and simple and effective prevention and treatment: Fruit therapy.
Six causes of recurrent constipation
1. Intestinal peristalsis is slow. The frequency of intestinal peristalsis of the elderly is reduced, the moisture in the intestine is relatively reduced, and the feces are dry, leading to constipation.
2. Excessive contraction of anorectal muscles.
The muscles around the anus are tense and contract, so it is difficult to produce defecation, which makes the feces stay in the intestine for a long time, causing constipation.
3. Poor mental constitution.
4. Drug factors. Many old people suffer from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and need long-term medication. And some antihypertensive drugs can cause constipation.
5. Lack of water in the body.
6. Dietary factors. There is a lack of food with high cellulose content in the diet, especially coarse grain and fruit.
The above factors may cause constipation alone or jointly. In addition to eating more vegetables and fruits, the elderly should also eat some coarse cereals and seafood in an appropriate amount, and drink at least 1500 ml of water every day. It is best to drink some green tea. Take a walk every day to relax your muscles.
Fruit is simple and effective
1. Apple: 1-2 apples, taken on an empty stomach in the morning and evening every day for several days, mainly for heat secret.
2. Banana: 500g banana, one day before meal
After eating, 1-2 times a day for several days. He's a hot secretary.
3. Citrus: citrus is rich in cellulose and a variety of nutrients, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and digestion, and reduce blood lipid and blood pressure. Moderate consumption has certain curative effect.
4. Pear: pear has Runchang Tongbian, diuretic and antihypertensive effect. It can be used properly to prevent constipation. It is more suitable for patients with hypertension and constipation.
5. Pomelo: Pomelo can not only moisten intestines and defecate, but also lower blood fat and blood pressure. Proper amount of food can relieve constipation.
6. Strawberries: strawberries are not only rich in vitamins, but also contain pectin, which can moisten dryness and generate body fluid, regulate gastrointestinal tract, reduce blood fat and prevent constipation.
7. Fresh mulberry: fresh mulberry 1000g, fresh honey 300g, first the mulberry decocting 2 times, take the decoction 1000ml, slow fire concentration, viscosity as the degree, add honey, and then boil, cooling can bottle. Take 20 ml each time, under warm water, 2-3 times a day. Indications: constipation caused by blood. The curative effect is better for the old and weak.
8. Others: peach, bayberry, jujube, watermelon, apricot, etc. contain a variety of vitamins, and rich in a large amount of cellulose, have the effect of prevention and treatment of constipation.