Many people find that taking laxatives is time consuming, but the opposite can happen. The laxative will clear the intestine and, therefore, may give the impression of slimming, because with the empty intestine the belly appears smaller, less swollen. Therefore, the correct statement would not be "laxative slim", but rather, "laxative disinclines."
Contact laxatives such as Dulcolax and Lactopurga, for example, should not be used weekly, as they can:
- Addiction to the intestine, and this only works when taking the medicine;
- Causing dehydration, which is a dangerous situation;
- Lead to lack of vitamins because in diarrhea electrolytes are eliminated as well as vitamins from foods that are not even absorbed;
- Causing heart disease and kidney complications in the long run.
In addition, alteration of the intestinal flora can cause disturbances, causing the individual to alternate between periods of diarrhea and constipation frequently. Therefore, contact laxatives should only be taken with medical advice.
How to Release the Intestine Naturally
The most advised for those who suffer from the stuck intestine and the swollen belly is to invest in foods rich in fiber, such as the integrals, for example, that act as a natural laxative, because they favor the formation and hydration of the fecal make stool easier and more frequent. Here are some examples of: High fiber foods.
If necessary, it is recommended to take fiber-based dietary supplements, such as Benefiber®. Fibers are very important to the body because they quench hunger and keep the bowel functioning properly. The recommended daily dose of fiber is approximately 30 grams and this supplement contains the recommended daily dose.
Benefiber® can be bought in supermarkets, pharmacies and drugstores, and is approved by the Brazilian Society of Cardiology, as it does not harm the heart, like the other laxatives commonly used by the general population.
Watch the following video and learn about other home remedies to cleanse the bowel without needing laxatives:
How to lose weight and lose belly without medication
To lose weight and lose belly, getting healthier and looking better should reduce calorie intake, checking food labels and prefering salads, fruit juices, vegetables, and increase the energy expenditure that is accumulated in the form of fat, doing exercises regularly.
To learn how to feed yourself by choosing the right foods, go to the nutritionist and start exercising at home or at the fitness center.
To know how many kg you need to lose weight enter your data:
Here's what else you can do to lose weight fast:
- 5 Simple Tips to Lose Belly Fat
- Weight Training Walk
- How to lose weight with apple cider vinegar
