What is constipation?
Constipation is difficulty passing stools (pooing) or infrequent bowel movements. It is common in both adults and children.
What causes constipation?
Constipation happens when your poo is hard and dry, making it difficult to pass. It's usually caused by:
- Not eating enough fibre
- Not drinking enough water
- Not getting enough physical activity
- Ignoring the urge to pass a stool when you need to
- Being stressed or having a change in environment
How is constipation treated?
There are several things you can do at home to prevent constipation and treat it if it does occur.
Constipation remedies
The following tips can help treat and prevent constipation.
- Eat more high fibre foods.
- Drink plenty of water and other fluids.
- Get regular physical activity.
- Go to the toilet when you need to, without delaying.
Natural support for constipation
Senna (Cassia Angustifolia, also known as Tinnevelly Sennaor Senna Alexandrina) is a small semi-desert shrub that is cultivated in Africa, India, and southern China. Senna was first used medicinally by Arabian physicians back in the 9th century to assist in the treatment of constipation.
Senna contains many chemicals called sennosides. Sennosides irritate the lining of the bowel, which causes a laxative effect.
Nu-Lax - Good gut health, naturally
Nu-Lax has been carefully formulated to include several different ingredients essential for good gut health. We’ve harnessed the properties of fruits such as figs, dates, prunes and combined them with delicious pears, peaches, and apricots to deliver an effective solution with great taste.
Traditionally, senna leaves and pods were brewed in a tea, but the Nu-Lax formula includes the herb in powdered form.
Our product range offers digestive health support from multi-fibre to regularity support powders. For times when you need a bit of extra help, our Senna-based ingredients provide reliable, overnight relief from constipation.
Combined with the powerful gut-health properties of prebiotic fruits, the ingredients of Nu-Lax work together to keep you regular and enhance good gut health, naturally.
Available in a variety of convenient forms, Nu-Lax’s great tasting digestive support range is ready when you are.
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