The Top 5 Best Homeopathic Remedies for Constipation

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Feeling Heavy?

Is there anything much worse than the feeling of having to go and you simply can’t…

Constipation can truly give you the feeling of being bogged down or unable to release, and really it’s just plain uncomfortable!

Whether you are feeling, bloated and gassy or you haven’t been able to have a bowel movement this week, homeopathy can help bring balance back to your intestinal tract to get you some relief!

HERE ARE THE TOP REMEDIES ASSOCIATED WITH Constipation:

1. Nat Mur:

This is for constipation which alternates every other day. Stool can be dry, hard, or crumbling, May have a burning sensation in the rectum during or after bowel movements. Emotionally can suffer from depression, or feel melancholy. Typically feel better when skipping meals and worse around 10 am.

2. Alumina:

For when the urging to go is completely absent and can go for days or longer at a time without passing stool. Can feel constriction in the rectum, and when passed may have some blood in it. May suffer from memory weakness or forgetfulness.

3. Bryonia:

Stools will be very dry and are hard to get out. Will pass in lumps and cause headaches due to constipation. Food may pass and look undigested. Symptoms will be worse with motion and better with pressure. Emotionally can feel very irritable, and interested in business or their career.

4. Lycopodium:

When constipation includes lots of gas/flatulence. May have pressure in the stomach after eating and hold a bitter taste in the mouth. Symptoms are typically worse between 4 to 8 pm, and are right-sided. Also indicated when there are known issues with the liver or kidneys.

5. Nux Vom:

For constipation with “ineffectual urgings” or straining that doesn’t quite work. Great for those who live a sedentary lifestyle or sit for long periods of time. May be passing stool multiple times a day but will never feel done or effective. Can feel very irritable and also be sensitive to odors, noise or light,

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SO HOW DO I TAKE THESE?

It is typically suggested to take 3-4 pellets of the 30c potency (see post: Homeopathic Potencies Explained) at a time. If you experience improvement, then only repeat when the improvement wears off (see post: When to Take a Dose in Homeopathy).

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