uitable dietary patterns. The hard and dry stools ofconstipation occur when the colon absorbs too much water or ifthe colon's muscle contractions are slow or sluggish, causingthe stool to move through the colon too slowly.There are numerous home remedies available for constipation. Thetruth behind the usage of home remedies in constipationcondition is mainly with the available fiber content in the homeremedial ingredients. Normally fruits are widely used to assistconstipation. Fruits are made by nature and are a perfect food.They contain the right balance of nutrients with distilledwater. You gain enormous benefits from eating fruits especiallyif you eat the outer skin and eat them without cooking. They areeasy to digest and absorb and do not stress your colon. Eat 3-4 apples a day to relieve constipation. It does not matterwhat type of apple you eat, but I like gala ...

...or Fuji apples sincethey are small and crisp. It is best to use fresh organic appleswhen eating apples as a snack since you will not know whatpesticides were used in growing the apples. If apples are notorganic, it is better to peel the apple before eating. Inaddition to dietary changes and stool softeners, many patientswith constipation need a 'clean out' regimen to help get backedup stool out. We should not have to frequently use enemas orlaxatives to help your patient have a BM.While there are somemedical causes of constipation, such as Hirschsprung's disease,cystic fibrosis and hypothyroidism, most patients who areconstipated are normal.Dried apple slices are also a good source of fiber. However,when the slices are dehydrated most nutrients are lost but fiberis retained. Sulfur dioxide is typically used to dry appleslices and this can cause allergic or asthmatic reactions insome people. I do not recommend using dried apple slices inplace of fresh organic apples. Using baked apples also helps toclear constipation. Eat one baked apple at night, right beforebedtime, and one just upon rising. Do this until youconstipation is cleared.Mulberry juice has many health benefits. It is good fordigestive tract illnesses. It can stimulate digestion andassimilation of nutrients in the small intestine. It is usefulfor older people for reliving constipation. Mulberry containsmany minerals and vitamins. Boysenberry juice has a gentlenatural laxative action on your bowel. When your constipation ismild, this juice will help move things in your colon....