Some people suffer from chronic constipation without knowing that simple, natural, and effective solutions can be found in their kitchen cabinets. With just a few ingredients, you can make a cereal that is healthful, delicious, and beneficial for your constipation. Realize, however, that making this cereal requires six to eight hours, so you cannot make it in the morning before running to work.


Steps

1. Fill a tea cup with water, then add one spoon of flaxseed and one tablespoon of cut dried mixed fruit.
2. Let it rest in the refrigerator for about six to eight hours.
3. In a large cereal bowl, mix whole wheat cereal with one teaspoon of non-flavored pysillium fiber (such as Metamucil). Do not pour in the liquids yet. You may combine different kinds in one bowl. Use your hands to mix.
4. Pour the water over the cereal and add milk. The fiber and the flaxseed will absorb the water without altering the flavor of your cereal. The flaxseed will also act as a lubricant for your bowels. The fruit will add a nice flavor to your cereal and add to its fiber content.

Tips

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Avoid refined grains foods such as white rice, and always buy the healthy alternative at the grocery store. Brown rice instead of white, whole wheat bread instead of white bread, etc.
• Try to get a full night's sleep and keep a bathroom routine.
• Do not overstress about this issue. Your bowels will let you know when time comes.

Warnings

• Be sure to drink enough water to match your fiber intake. Soluble fibers work by dissolving in water, forming a gel, and contributing bulk. Insoluble fibers also provide bulk and stimulate the movement of food through the intestines, reducing water absorption.