During Navratri, people keep a fast for nine days to worship the Goddess. Fasting for a long period of nine days can be quite difficult when your body is dependent on different types of food from the usual diet. Actually, fasting for nine days is considered very good for detox. But still, due to eating food different from the normal routine, the body has to face some side effects. Constipation, flatulence, headache etc. are some of the common problems that people often experience during fasting. However, some home remedies are very effective. But consumption of many things is prohibited during fasting, hence the choice of home remedies also has to be done thoughtfully. So let us know some such common problems and home remedies to fix them. After 9 days of fasting, suddenly many problems start happening after eating food.
1. Constipation
It is quite common to have digestive problems like constipation during the nine days of Navratri fasting. Changes in regular diet, especially lack of fiber and fluids, can cause problems with bowel movements. Apart from this, dehydration and lack of physical activities all cause constipation. During fasting, people consume fatty foods in large quantities, which can make it difficult to digest them completely.
Home Remedies: If you are fasting and have the problem of constipation, then first of all drink adequate amount of water. Apart from this, choose some food options during the fast which have adequate amount of fiber, like buckwheat flour and fruits. If you want, you can add one spoon of ghee in lukewarm milk or water and drink it. This will provide relief from constipation. Along with this, it is also important to remain physically active.
2. Flatulence
It is important to eat pure and simple food to detoxify the body during Navratri. But nowadays people have started consuming fried and processed foods. In the name of fasting, various types of dishes, especially chips etc. are available in the market, which increases the toxins in the body. But digestive problems, especially flatulence, can bother you more.
Home Remedies: If you have the problem of flatulence during fasting, walk for some time without eating or drinking anything and drink hibiscus flowers and lemon tea. This will give you relief. Apart from this, while consuming any kind of food, take care of your digestion and eat light homemade food instead of fried, roasted and processed food. If you are making tikkis, instead of deep frying them, fry them on a pan in light ghee.
4. Dehydration
Navratri fast is for 9 days and it is absolutely normal to have the problem of dehydration during these days. Most people start drinking less water regularly while performing puja. But during this time your body needs more water. Because you eat late and consume only a few types of foods. During this time, you may feel dehydration as well as weakness.
Home Remedies: No matter how busy you are, you should pay attention to the time of drinking water. Especially when you feel thirsty, drink water immediately, do not wait for too long. To overcome dehydration, you can take the help of coconut water, butter milk and herbal tea. Apart from normal water, consuming herbal drinks will help you stay hydrated for a long time. Apart from this, many important nutrients are also found in these drinks, which will get absorbed in your body and increase energy.
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