Diet Cure: Treatment Chart for Constipation

I. An all-fruit diet for five days. Take fresh juicy fruits at five-hourly intervals during the day and use warm water enema to cleanse the bowels.

II. Thereafter, gradually adopt a well-balanced diet on the following lines:-

1. Upon arising: 25 black raisins soaked overnight in water along with water in which they are soaked and water kept overnight in copper vessel.
2. Breakfast: Fresh fruit and a glass of milk, sweetened with honey.
3. Lunch: A bowl of freshly prepared steamed vegetables, two or three whole wheat chappatis and a glass of buttermilk.
4. Mid-afternoon: A glass of carrot juice or coconut water.
5. Dinner: A large bowl of fresh green vegetable salad, with lemon juice dressing, mung bean sprouts, cottage cheese or a glass of buttermilk. Follow it with a hot course, if desired.
6. Bedtime Snack: A glass of milk or one apple.

III. Always follow the undermentioned rules regarding eating:

1. Never eat and drink together.
2. Never hurry through a meal.
3. Never eat to full stomach.

AVOID: Tea, coffee, sugar, white flour, all products made with sugar and white flour, all refined foods, fried foods and flesh foods as well as condiments and pickles.

B – OTHER MEASURES

1. Brisk walks for 45 minutes daily morning and evening.
2. Yoga asanas.
3. Drink at least six to eight glasses of water daily.
4. Cold hip bath for 10 minutes daily.

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