Constipation is difficulty in passing stools or the infrequent passage of hard, dry stools as a result of food moving slowly through the large intestine. Most people experience constipation from time to time, but usually lifestyle changes and better eating habits help relieve the symptoms and prevent recurrences.
            In most cases, constipation arises from insufficient amounts of fiber and fluids in the diet. Other factors that can cause constipation include inadequate exercise, advanced age, muscle disorders, structural abnormalities, bowel diseases, and neurogenic disorders, and a poor diet, especially heavy consumption of junk food.
            Constipation can give rise to many different ailments including appendicitis, bad breath, body odor, coated tongue, depression, diverticulitis, fatigue, gas, headaches, hemorrhoids, hernia, indigestion, insomnia, malabsorption syndrome, obesity, and varicose veins. It may even be involved in the development of serious diseases such as bowel cancer.

HERBS AND NATURAL TREATMENT

Alfalfa extract contains chlorophyll, which aids in detoxifying the body and cleansing the breath. Fennel seed tea also is good for freshening the breath.
Spinach (palak) taken in raw or cooked form is very beneficial in clearing bowel system, digestive tracks, and many other diseases. Raw juice of spinach prevents and cures even the chronic constipation.

 Aloe vera juice has a healing and cleansing effect on the digestive tract and aids in forming soft stools.

Castor oil is also effective as a purgative. It is natural with no side effects. It has good results in constipation cure.

Bael fruit is an effective laxative. For best result you can use ripe bael. Prepare its juice with water and little sugar. Take this juice for 2-3 months. This will dissolve the wastes of the intestines and flush them out of the body.

Soak dry figs in the water and keep it overnight then take this early in the morning. It prevents constipation.

Ginger stimulates the digestive system and eases passage of foods through the intestines.
Use milk thistles to aid liver function and to enhance bile output to soften stools.
Other herbs that are helpful for constipation include cascara sagrada, goldenseal, rhubarb root, senna leaves, and yerba mate.
Termnalia chebula (haritaki) improves digestive tracts, normalize the functioning of colon. It prevents constipation, detoxifies liver, improves digestion, and blood circulations.
Grapes have laxative properties and prevent chronic constipation. Dry grapes are helpful in preventing constipation. Soak dry grapes in a vessel overnight and take this at early morning in an empty stomach.
Include fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables in your diet. Papaya and sugarcane are especially beneficial. Tomato and beetroot salads are also very useful in constipation relief.
Take a glass of water and add one tablespoon of phyllium husk (isabgol). Drink this early in the morning in an empty stomach. It prevents constipation.
Put a teaspoon of ghee in a glassful of warm milk. Drink it when going to bed. It is very helpful in relieving from constipation.
The simplest home remedy for constipation is to drink a glass of lemon juice in water with a pinch of salt in it. This will treat any kind of constipation you are suffering from.
Add one tablespoon of flaxseed in a glass of water and allow it to rest for 2-3 hours. At night before sleep drink this flaxseed water. You will have a clear bowel the next day.
Oranges are also beneficial for colons and prevents constipation. Take orange juice at anytime of the day. It will clean your bowel system and refreshes you..
Dip 10-12 dry grapes without seeds in milk and boil the milk. Drink the milk separately and chew the grapes. This is more beneficial when taken at night. This is one of the useful home remedies for constipation.    

Eat high-fiber foods such as fresh fruits, raw green leafy vegetables, whole grain oatmeal, and brown rice daily.
Drink more water. Drink atleast ten 8-ounce glasses of water every day, whether you are thirsty or not.
Consume plenty of foods that are high in pectin, such as apples, carrots, beets, bananas, cabbage, citrus fruits, dried peas, and okra.
Follow a low-fat diet. Avoid fried foods.
Avoid foods that stimulate secretions by the mucous membranes, such as dairy products, fats, and spicy foods.
Go for morning walk by having 2-3 glasses of warm water. This will prevent constipation and clear bowel movements.
Do not eat foods that are difficult to digest like beans, legumes, grams, cabbages and mushrooms.
Do not take rice when suffering from constipation. Take wheat instead.