Yoga and other alternative activities for Constipation
03/31/03 05:18 PM
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Kris
Reged: 02/23/03
Posts: 75
Loc: Vancouver Island, BC
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Although I don't suffer from constipation much, I thought this may be of interest to those of you who do...
Alternative Treatments for Constipation (after diet and exercise have not given enough relief):
Acupressure This needleless form of acupuncture is said to relax the abdomen, ease discomfort, and stimulate regular bowel movements when diet and exercise fail to do so. After lying down, the patient closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. For two minutes, he applies gentle fingertip pressure to a point about two and one-half inches below the navel.
Accupressure can also be applied to the outer edges of one elbow crease and maintained for 30 seconds before pressing the crease of the other elbow. This should be done three times a day to relieve constipation.
Aromatherapy Six drops of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and six drops of thyme (Thymus spp.) diluted by 1 oz of almond oil, olive oil, or another carrier oil can relieve constipation when used to massage the abdomen.
Massage Massaging the leg from knee to hip in the morning, at night, and before trying to move the bowels is said to relieve constipation. There is also a specific Swedish massage technique that can help relieve constipation.
Yoga The knee-chest position, said to relieve gas and stimulate abdominal organs, involves:
standing straight with arms at the sides lifting the right knee toward the chest grasping the right ankle with the left hand pulling the leg as close to the chest as possible holding the position for about eight seconds repeating these steps with the left leg The cobra position, which can be repeated as many as four time a day, involves:
lying on the stomach with legs together placing the palms just below the shoulders, holding elbows close to the body inhaling, then lifting the head (face forward) and chest off the floor keeping the navel in contact with the floor looking as far upward as possible holding this position for three to six seconds exhaling and lowering the chest
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