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Homeopathy and Chinese Medicine for Constipation
from:According to the 1996 National Health Interview Survey, about 3
million people in the United States have frequent constipation.
Those reporting constipation most often are women and adults age
65 and over. Pregnant women may have constipation, and it is a
common problem following childbirth or surgery. To understand
constipation, it helps to know how the colon (large intestine)
works. As food moves through the colon, it absorbs water while
forming waste products, or stool. Muscle contractions in the
colon push the stool toward the rectum. By the time stool
reaches the rectum, it is solid because most of the water has
been absorbed.
Homeopathy
Seek a homeopath's advice. "Used in conjunction with diet and
lifestyle changes, homeopathic medicines provide an extra little
push in relieving constipation," says homeopath Dana Ullman.
Among the medicines he prescribes are Bryonia, as a stool
softener; Calcarea carbonica, for those who don't feel the urge
to go; and Nux vomica, for those who feel the urge but don't
pass anything. Which medicine will work best for you depends on
your individual symptoms.
Chinese Medicine
Stick to spicy stimulators. Among practicioners of Chinese
medicine, it is thought that constipation develops when there is
an imbalance in the Large Intestine and Stomach organ systems,
according to Efrem Korngold, O.M.D., L.Ac.
When treating patients who have constipation, practitioners of
Chinese medicine often prescribe spicy foods to stimulate
peristalsis. These foods include ginger, radishes, orange peel,
persimmons, and rhubarb. In cases of mild constipation
associated with indigestion or a cold, practitioners may also
prescribe Curing Pills, which contain 15 different herbs.
Point a finger at the problem. Acupressure has proved effective
in stimulating a balky bowel. Michael Reed Gach, founder and
director of the Acupressure Institute, recommends applying
steady, penetrating finger pressure to each of the following
points for 3 minutes.
Large Intestine 11, located at the outer end of your elbow
crease on the thumb side
Large Intestine 4, located on the back of your hand where the
bones of your thumb and index finger meet
Conception Vessel 6, located three finger-widths directly below
your navel
Stomach 25, located four finger-widths to either side of your
navel
Stomach 36, located four finger-widths below your kneecap and
one fingerwidth toward the outside of your shinbone
If acupressure doesn't provide relief from constipation, consult
an acupuncturist instead. Frequently, needle stimulation by a
professional works when finger pressure doesn't.
About the author: Franchis Adam
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