Dietary regimen for constipation patients

  Although constipation occurs in the large intestine, it is closely related to the internal organs, meridians, qi, blood, fluids, spirit and emotions. This is the body’s yin and yang, internal organs, Qi and blood, emotional and mental disorders of a performance. Therefore, in the treatment of constipation, Mr. Bai Liangsong emphasizes the holistic approach, targeting the causes of the disease, regulating diet, living and emotions, and rational use of medicine. He opposes the abuse of laxatives, which can damage Qi and deplete fluid.  Daily diet is an important part of the treatment of constipation reasonable dietary habits are particularly important for patients with constipation. Usually do the following: 1, eat less protein, high-fat food: protein, high-fat food can make the stool excretion slow, which leads to constipation.  2, eat more grains and cereals: usually do not eat too fine, to eat more grains and cereals containing coarse fiber, because coarse fiber can soften the stool, increase the amount of defecation, and stimulate colon peristalsis, speed up the colon transit.  3, eat more long fiber food: cabbage, spinach, celery, leeks and other vegetables with long fibers, more residue after digestion, can star improve the composition of the stool, making it easy to excrete.  4, eat more fruits and dried fruits: a variety of fruits such as bananas, apples, especially dried fruits walnuts, peanuts, sesame, etc. have laxative effect, can significantly improve constipation.  5, can eat appropriate beverages: often drink milk, honey, with laxative, emollient effect, can prevent constipation, can increase nutrition, especially for the elderly and infirm, women and children with the best.  6, more water, drinking 3000ml of water daily, if necessary, 500-1000ml of cold or warm light salt water every morning on an empty stomach, should not drink more tea or drinks containing coffee, to prevent excessive diuresis, avoid spicy food and alcohol abuse.  We should pay attention to the dietary therapy of constipation, usually should be “grain meat and fruit, food nourishing all the”, commonly used foods are: corn, wheat bran, sweet potatoes, tofu, black sesame, walnuts, honey, almonds, cabbage, cabbage, bananas, apples, raisins, etc., these foods are lubricious in nature, rich in nutrients, promote intestinal peristalsis and increase stool The role of the volume. Especially suitable for the elderly, children, maternity and the weak and sickly people, can be taken for a long time.  In addition, drinking light salt water on an empty stomach is also beneficial to relieve constipation. Chinese medicine believes that salt is salty, cold and non-toxic, and it is a product that can remove heat, detoxify and moisten dryness, and drinking water on an empty stomach can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and the discharge of feces. Therefore, a cup of light salt water in the morning, for constipation patients can gradually eliminate the worry of the toilet Nu.