{"id":4259,"date":"2025-07-08T16:40:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T16:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landart.rt5.ca\/souffrez-vous-de-constipation\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T12:39:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:39:54","slug":"souffrez-vous-de-constipation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landart.rt5.ca\/en\/souffrez-vous-de-constipation\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you have constipation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\tConstipation, a very unpleasant and sometimes painful situation that is defined by slow transit, associated with dehydrated stools that are difficult to expel.<br \/>\nOur needs vary from one person to another. While for some people it is normal to have a bowel movement 3 times a day, for others, 3 times a week may be sufficient. But one way or another, the longer the stools stay in the intestines, the harder they will get and become more difficult to expel.\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Symptoms of constipation<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Infrequent bowel movements (more      than 3 days for an adult, 4 for children);<\/li>\n<li>Difficult and painful      defecation;<\/li>\n<li>Hard, compact stools;<\/li>\n<li>Bloating and gas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Possible complications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Haemorrhoids;<\/li>\n<li>Anal fissures;<\/li>\n<li>Bowel obstruction;<\/li>\n<li>Abusive use of de laxatives\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Persons at risk:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Everyone is susceptible to      constipation at one time or another;<\/li>\n<li>The elderly have a slower      digestive system. However, the digestive system should function just as      properly in children as in older people;<\/li>\n<li>Women that may be affected by      hormonal changes as during menopause or pregnancy (on top of hormonal      changes the uterus pushes against the intestines during pregnancy).<strong> <\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><u>Causes:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insufficient intake of liquids: the intestines extract a maximum amount of water from fecal matter therefore insufficient amount of liquids will make stools hard. We should drink up to 8 glasses (250ml each) of water a day;<\/li>\n<li>Insufficient intake of fibre: We need to eat 25 to 30 g of fibre per day. They increase the volume of stools and help in the movement through the intestinal tract, help with colon contraction and evacuation of stools. Examples of fibres: fruits, fresh vegetables, pastas, rice, cereals and whole wheat bread;<\/li>\n<li>Drinking milk: it may cause diarrhoea in some and constipation in others, especially in children. Eliminate it from your diet for 2 weeks to determine if it is the cause;<\/li>\n<li>Eating cabbage and beans: people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, characterized by painful constipation should avoid foods that provoke gas such as beans, cabbage and cauliflower;<\/li>\n<li>Stress: prolonged stress slows the digestive process;<\/li>\n<li>Lack of exercise: Exercise stimulates transit and accelerates the evacuation of fecal matter. Walking or jogging 20 to 30 minutes per day, 5 times a week helps;<\/li>\n<li>Medications: Certain medicines, especially codeine, ibuprofen, morphine, antacids, antihistamines, phenothiazines, sedatives, anxiolytics, anti-inflammatory and tricyclic antidepressants, diuretics and opiates reduce peristalsis, the muscular movement that propels digested foods towards the intestines. Some types of iron can also provoke constipation. Aggressive laxatives can reduce the bodies\u2019 nutriment intake as well as provoke constipation by reaction and cause a dependence on laxatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Supplements to consider:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/landart.ca\/products\/aloe-vera-jus-nature\" target=\"_blank\">ALOE VERA<\/a><\/strong>: has been used for a long time thanks to its      internal curative virtues; intestinal problems, acidity, constipation. It is often      recommended for the treatment of occasional constipation due to the      emollient effects of the gel. It may be used for longer periods without      risk. It may also reduce inflammation and calm intestinal irritation.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>CASCARA<\/strong>:      has long been recognised for its laxative properties, cascara sagrada bark      is still not well known. It softens stools and helps to expel them with      less discomfort. The effects continue to be felt for 6 to 8 hours after ingestion.      It increases secretions from the stomach, the liver, the pancreas and      stimulates the colon. Very useful to treat haemorrhoids due to excessive      pushing. Although the harvesting methods follow certain principles, it has      a rapid yet gentle action. The bark is harvested during spring through      summer and never on a tree under one year old. The maturing time allows      the active effect of the bark to become gentler. After drying, the anthrones      are oxidized into anthraquinones. Unfortunately, these principles have not      always been respected and it is for this reason that the plant has a bad      reputation. Land Art makes sure that the harvest has been conducted following      these principles.<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/landart.ca\/products\/total-detox-liquide-cerise\" target=\"_blank\">TOTAL DETOX<\/a><\/strong>: is a mild laxative formula which does not only act as a laxative      but as a stabiliser for colon activity. It contains Indian rhubarb, Aloe Vera      jelly, dandelion root and cascara sagrada bark. It is a formula      recommended for digestive tract upsets. The medicinal plants used are      effective against constipation, avoiding bacterial invasions, decongesting      the intestines, the liver and kidneys, provokes bile, restores intestinal      tonus and stimulates intestinal contractions. It cleans and stimulates the      entire digestive tract including the intestines. (Not recommended during      pregnancy).<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/landart.ca\/collections\/b-complex\" target=\"_blank\">B-COMPLEX<\/a><\/strong>:      including vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) for its effect of stimulating      intestinal contractions. Extra intake is beneficial in case of chronic      constipation and offers an alternative to prescribed laxatives for      pregnant women, children and the elderly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Consult a physician in any of the following situations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your symptoms persist more      than 3 weeks and you are worried by this;<\/li>\n<li>If there is presence of blood      in the stools, this is rare but constipation may be the sign of something      more serious;<\/li>\n<li>If your regular bowel movements      suddenly change;<\/li>\n<li>If you also have stomach cramps      and vomiting\u00a0;<\/li>\n<li>If you also have a distended      abdomen with constipation, it may be the sign of intestinal obstruction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>There are a few tricks to prevent constipation. Do you know any?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eating      at least 5 servings of fruit (55 g each) per day stimulates the      intestines;<\/li>\n<li>Drinking      a warm beverage in the morning, herbal tea, decaffeinated coffee or a      glass of warm water with a bit of lemon stimulates the intestines;<\/li>\n<li>Insoluble      fibres in whole cereals absorb water in the digestive tract, create a      sensation of satiety and increase the volume of feces;<\/li>\n<li>The      best time for a bowel movement is after a meal. Choose a meal during the      day and spend 10 minutes in the bathroom after that meal every day. In      time, your colon will be conditioned to reacting naturally;<\/li>\n<li>Relax, the intestines contract      in reaction to stress;<\/li>\n<li>Laughing can relieve      constipation because it massages the intestines thereby stimulating      digestion and relieving stress;<\/li>\n<li>The intestines become dependent      on chemical laxatives, become lazy, aggravating constipation. Chemical      laxatives may also damage the colon. Natural laxatives (TOTAL DETOX) do      not create a dependency and are safe even when taken on a long term basis;<\/li>\n<li>Straining to pass stool may      cause haemorrhoids and anal fissures which in turn aggravate constipation      and reduce the opening of the anus;<\/li>\n<li>Put your feet up on a stool to      lift the knees when sitting on the toilet. This position stimulates the      muscles of the colon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u> <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Before taking supplements, it is important to check with your health care professional. Your specific health situation may greatly influence the proper treatment.<br \/>\n<u>References: <\/u>Guide pratique des vitamines et min\u00e9raux, Amanda Ursell, \u00e9d.\u00a0: HMH\u00a0; Guide des Interactions m\u00e9dicaments, nutriments et produits naturels, Alice Locong et Danielle Ruel, \u00e9d.\u00a0: Les Presses de l\u2019Universit\u00e9 Laval\u00a0; Guide pratique de la phytoth\u00e9rapie, Andrew Chevalier, \u00c9d. HMH\u00a0; Les plantes qui gu\u00e9rissent, Michael Castleman, \u00c9d.\u00a0: Modus Vivendi\u00a0; Des plantes qui gu\u00e9rissent, Marie Provost, \u00c9d.\u00a0: BQ\u00a0; Rem\u00e8des maison des m\u00e9decins, \u00c9d.\u00a0: Modus Sant\u00e9\u00a0; La Pharmacie verte, James A. Duke, \u00c9d.\u00a0: Modus Sant\u00e9\u00a0; Sympt\u00f4mes,\u00a0 causes et gu\u00e9rison, \u00c9d.\u00a0: Modus Sant\u00e9\u00a0; Les aliments contre la maladie, \u00c9d.\u00a0: Caract\u00e8re\u00a0; Bien se soigner, Caroline Green, \u00c9d. Tr\u00e9carr\u00e9\u00a0; Aliments sant\u00e9, Aliments Danger, \u00c9d.\u00a0: S\u00e9lection Reader\u2019s Digest, Le guide des vitamines et suppl\u00e9ments, Dr Earl Mindell, \u00c9d.\u00a0: Modus Vivendi, Les M\u00e9decines de la nature, \u00c9d.\u00a0: S\u00e9lection Reader\u2019s Diges,.<\/span><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Constipation, a very unpleasant and sometimes painful situation that is defined by slow transit, associated with dehydrated stools tha&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":4576,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[119],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-digestion"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Do you have constipation? 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