Natural Constipation Relief over Thanksgiving


With Thanksgiving approaching, many will smile at the thought of the delicious feast that awaits. But for many, natural constipation relief will be needed soon after the feast. Let’s look at some ways to avoid needing a constipation cure over this holiday season.


Why does constipation occur over the holidays

Over the holidays several things occur that increase the risk of developing constipation:

  • Firstly, we tend to eat far more than normal, placing a strain on the digestive system, which often lacks the enzymes to break down all that extra food.
  • Secondly, we tend to drink more alcohol (which is high in sugar) and consume all of those delicious sugary deserts. All of this sugar supports the pathogenic microbes in our digestive tract and leave the beneficial bacteria high and dry. Without additional support, your intestines can be overrun by the harmful microbes and you might develop chronic constipation.
  • Finally, we tend to change our bowel habits over the holidays – whereas your may be used to using the bathroom right after breakfast every morning – the irregular eating times and quantities can throw your body into a loop.

    • Natural Constipation Relief Tips

    Despite all these challenges, we can avoid constipation by adhering to the following “Natural Constipation Relief Tips”


    • Use a digestive enzyme – digestive enzymes can be inexpensively purchased at your local health food store or online. Look for a broad spectrum enzyme that helps you break down all the parts of your meal. For protein, protease is helpful. Betaine HCL can also be helpful to supplement the acid needed to break down all that turkey. Look for lipase to digest fats and amylase to help you break down carbs.
    • Sneak some fiber into your diet – everyone knows to eat fiber for natural constipation relief, but folks don’t realize how little they tend to get around the holiday time. Some unsweetened yogurt containing inulin with refrigerated ground flax meal on top is a great to get your system moving in the morning – and to prepare it for the feast to come!
    • Probiotics! All that sugar and meat is feeding harmful bacteria, fungi and yeast. Help your intestines fight back with some quality probiotics. The probiotics will try to prevent the harmful microbes from lining the walls of your intestines, where they can take over and cause chronic constipation.

      • What to do if all else fails

      If you follow these tips, you should have no problems staying regular over the Thanksgiving holiday. But in case all else fails, there are many kinds of constipation remedies that may help. Natural constipation relief through stimulant laxatives (aloe, senna, cascara sagrada, buckthorn, etc…) should be avoided due to the harmful properties of stimulant laxatives. Instead, try a colon support formula utilizing probiotics, prebiotics, and essential vitamins and minerals to say goodbye to constipation and hello to the next round of holidays in December!