The colon is known as the large intestine and is part of the digestive system. It is a long, hollow tube in which the body produces and stores stool, says the medical library. MedlinePlus.
This organ is exposed to many disorders that can affect its ability to function properly. The inflamed colon is a condition that is known by the medical term irritable bowel syndrome. In most cases it is not a serious condition and the common symptoms are abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, gas, colic and/or constipation.
Dr. Agustín Molins, specialist in nutrition and dietetics at the Doctor Molins clinic (Barcelona), explained to the web portal The vanguard that a balanced diet is very important when you have an inflamed colon. Therefore, it indicates four foods that should be avoided if you have this condition and if you want to contribute to its prevention.
- Alcohol.
- She,
- Carbonated drinks.
- Sweeteners.
Therefore, when people suffer from this disease, experts recommend improving their diet and maintaining good lifestyle habits, including exercise routines. In addition, to combat inflammation of the colon, there are some foods that improve its activity.
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the United States, to take care of the health of the colon it is important to include in the daily diet, for example, foods that contain fiber.
As with other fruits, papaya helps prevent constipation due to its water and fiber content, favoring the health of the digestive tract, requires a publication of the specialized medium Medical News Today.
This food also facilitates the expulsion of gases, so it helps reduce inflammation, while improving intestinal transit due to its laxative effects that facilitate the cleansing of the intestine in a gentle way. It is also attributed an anti-inflammatory action that accelerates the recovery of the irritable colon.
Similarly, there are natural remedies and drinks that combat the condition and its annoying symptoms.
your health, portal specialized in health, points out some options to combat these conditions easily at home.
Remedy #1
The first recommendation made by the specialized web portal is to drink fennel tea with lemon balm. This drink, taken three times a day, It is one of the options to eliminate gases and relieve the discomfort that manifests in the abdomen due to said accumulation.
The following ingredients are needed:
- 1 tablespoon lemon balm.
- 1 tablespoon of fennel.
- 1 cup of water.
- 1 to be.
Process
- In the pot add the water together with the lemon balm and fennel.
- When it reaches its boiling point remove from heat.
- Let stand for ten minutes.
- Strain and serve.
- Consume without sweetening.
Remedy #2
The second home remedy you recommend your health is to perform an abdominal massage in a clockwise direction.
How to do it?
Gently make circular movements in a clockwise direction, as if the gases were being pushed out.
Remedy #3
The third alternative that the website advises is to compress the abdomen to quickly eliminate gas.
How to do it?
