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Essential Oils That Aid in Constipation Relief
Constipation can affect us in different ways. It can mean having difficulty passing stools, having infrequent bowel movements, or not sufficiently cleaning of or emptying of stools. This can be accompanied by discomfort, pain, nausea, and feelings of malaise.
It can be caused by lifestyle factors, including inactivity; stress; poor nutrition, such as lack of fiber or liquid; tumors; pregnancy; thyroid, liver, or metabolic diseases or conditions; medications; or regular use of laxatives. This last one may seem counter-intuitive, but when the body becomes used to external laxatives, it may cease to find a way to continue emptying bowels on its own.
Typical remedies for constipation include laxatives, fibrous or bulk-forming foods and supplements, or muscle relaxants, which allow the bowels to relax and consequently to empty.
Essential oils (EOs) do not add fiber to the body, but support constipation relief in other ways, including incorporating into abdominal massage, supporting gastrointestinal function, and alleviating stress and other emotional blocks(Battaglia, 2003).
1. EOs In Abdominal Massage
Applying EOs to the abdominal area and massaging them into the body can allow the digestive tissues and organs to absorb the EOs and support digestive…
