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A Sure Cure for Constipation

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 21, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 12.

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A Sure Cure for Constipation

By H. F. Rand, M. D.

ONE of the common causes of the clogging of the system with impurities is constipation of the bowels. And many of the stomach disorders and many of the other diseases with which people are afflicted are due to this cause.
In handling a great number of these cases during the past twenty-five years, I have found that the following simple methods, conscientiously adhered to, will conquer the most stubborn cases:—
One of the things that gives the greatest relief is whole wheat, cooked for four or five hours in a double boiler. I have seen cases of over twenty years’ standing, in which all the laxatives have been used to no effect, respond to this treatment in a few weeks’ time. Some of the wheat prepared in this way should be eaten with each meal.
Another great help is to take a glass of water as soon as one wakes in the morning. In about ten minutes take another, repeating this three or four times, if possible, before breakfast. In case the water can not be taken alone, the juice of a lemon or an orange may be added.
An exercise of great value in these cases is to lie on the floor or something equally firm, before the body is clothed in the morning. Raise the limbs at right angles with the body, taking five seconds to raise and lower. Raise first one limb, then the other, then both together. Keep up this exercise for four or five minutes. This will strengthen the muscles of the abdomen, and is one of the very best of exercises.
Deep-breathing is also excellent, especially if conducted in the open air.
These are some of nature’s simple remedies; and their continued practise will give relief. You will readily see that they could not possibly inflict upon you injury. Of course, if the patient is in such a weakened condition that he can not follow such directions, he should see his family physician before entering upon this program.—H. F. Rand, M. D.