Mineral waters for the gastrointestinal tract. Treatment of the stomach with water

Mineral water treatment

Medicinal mineral waters are natural waters that contain large quantities of certain mineral substances, various gases - carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen, etc. - or have some unique properties - radioactivity, temperature, etc. Due to these properties, mineral waters are able to have a therapeutic effect on the human body, which differs from the action of ordinary water. Mineral waters are formed at great depths in the bowels of the earth from atmospheric precipitation. Passing through the rocks, atmospheric moisture dissolves and leaches various chemicals, is saturated with gases, and if radioactive elements are encountered along the way, the water is enriched with their isotopes. As a result, one or another type of medicinal water is formed.

Therapeutic effect of mineral waters

The action of mineral waters is determined by the composition of their constituent elements and chemical compounds. These are chlorine, sulfates, bicarbonates, potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, sometimes iron and aluminum. Among mineral waters, waters containing bicarbonate (HCO3) are of particular value.

Chlorine - affects the excretory function of the kidneys.

Sulfate in combination with calcium, sodium or magnesium can reduce gastric secretion and its activity.

Bicarbonate - stimulates the secretory activity of the stomach.

Potassium and sodium - maintain the necessary pressure in the tissue and interstitial fluids of the body. Potassium affects changes in the heart and central nervous system, sodium retains water in the body.

Calcium - is able to enhance the contractile force of the heart muscle, improves immunity, has an anti-inflammatory effect, dehydrates the body, affects bone growth. Hot calcium waters help with stomach ulcers and gastritis.

Magnesium is well absorbed by the body, helps to reduce spasms of the gallbladder, lowers cholesterol levels in the blood, and has a beneficial effect on the nervous system.

Mineral waters contain many trace elements, which are also necessary for the life of the body.

Iodine - activates the function of the thyroid gland, participates in the processes of resorption and recovery.

Bromine - enhances inhibitory processes, normalizing the function of the cerebral cortex.

Fluorine - lack of fluorine in the body leads to the destruction of bones, in particular teeth.

Manganese - favorably affects sexual development, enhances protein metabolism.

Copper - helps iron to pass into hemoglobin.

Iron - is part of the structure of hemoglobin, its deficiency in the body leads to anemia.

Most often, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide are found in mineral waters.

Carbonated mineral waters act on the body's metabolism, improving it. Carbon dioxide absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract enhances respiratory activity, increases muscle tone.

Hydrogen sulfide mineral waters are used mainly in the form of baths. Hydrogen sulfide has a positive effect on blood vessels, the central nervous system. It also affects the glands that secrete hormones: the adrenal glands, the pituitary gland, and the thyroid gland.

Classification of mineral waters

By temperature, mineral waters are divided into cold (below 20°C), warm (20-35°C), hot (35-42°C), very hot (above 42°C). In hot waters, more salts are dissolved, but less gases, in cold waters - on the contrary.

Medicinal mineral waters usually have a neutral or alkaline environment (pH-6.8-8.5). Getting into the cavity of the stomach, and then the intestines, they change their own environment, as a result of which they affect the activity of digestive enzymes.

According to the chemical composition, mineral waters are divided into the following types.

Hydrocarbonate sodium composition (alkaline). These waters increase the body's alkaline reserves. Under their influence, the content of hydrogen ions in the body decreases. Alkaline waters normalize the work of the stomach, they are used mainly for the treatment of gastritis with increased secretion and acidity of gastric juice, in this case they should be used 1.5-2 hours before meals. These waters also help with liver diseases, in particular, for the treatment of biliary dyskinesia, as well as for removing mucus from the entire gastrointestinal tract. Alkaline waters are also used to treat gout, diabetes, and various infectious diseases.

Mineral waters of the Borjomi type are classified as bicarbonate sodium waters.

Hydrocarbonate-calcium-magnesium waters. Affect protein, fat, carbohydrate metabolism. They are used for chronic inflammation of the stomach, intestines and liver, peptic ulcer, obesity and diabetes.

Hydrocarbonate-chloride-sodium waters (salt-alkaline). These waters can be recommended for patients with increased and decreased secretion of gastric juice. They are used for chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, biliary dyskinesia, chronic diseases of the liver and gallbladder, metabolic disorders. They have a beneficial effect in obesity, gout, diabetes. It is better to take them before meals.

Waters of this type include Essentuki No. 17 and Semigorskaya.

Chloride waters of sodium composition. These waters stimulate the secretion of gastric juice. They are used in diseases of the stomach with reduced secretion of gastric juice. In this case, they should be taken 10-15 minutes before meals. With edema of various origins, these waters are contraindicated, they are not recommended for increased acidity of gastric juice, kidney disease, pregnancy, allergies.

Calcium chloride waters. They reduce the permeability of the walls of blood vessels, have a hemostatic effect, increase urine output, improve liver function, and have a beneficial effect on the nervous system.

sulfate waters. These waters are choleretic and laxative. They are used for diseases of the liver and biliary tract, obesity and diabetes.

Chloride-sulfate waters. They have a choleretic and laxative effect. They are used for diseases of the stomach with insufficient secretion of gastric juice, with simultaneous damage to the liver and biliary tract. Drink chloride-sulfate water should be 10-15 minutes before meals.

Hydrocarbonate-sulfate waters. They have an action that inhibits gastric secretion, are choleretic and laxative. The intake of these waters improves bile formation and the functioning of the pancreas. They are used for gastritis with high acidity, with peptic ulcer and liver diseases. They should be drunk 1.5-2 hours before meals.

Complex waters. Most mineral waters belong to this type. Due to their complex composition, they have a multifaceted effect on the body. Strengthening or reducing their action depends on the method of administration.

Rules for the use of mineral waters

The amount of mineral water taken at a time varies widely, depending primarily on the nature of the disease, on the composition of the water and its general mineralization.

In chronic gastritis and gastric ulcer, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, hot water is indicated.
With spasms of the intestines and diarrhea, you should drink hot water.
For constipation, cold mineral waters should be taken, they cause relaxation of the intestines.
With increased secretion and acidity of gastric juice, water should be drunk warmed up.
Attention! In diseases of the liver and gallbladder, cold water should not be drunk.

Depending on the time of water intake, its effect may be different. Mineral water should be taken before meals, during or after meals. Most often, it is recommended to drink water on an empty stomach, but for some diseases, such as diarrhea, drinking water on an empty stomach is not recommended.

If the motility of the stomach is disturbed, then water should be taken 2-2.5 hours before meals.
With increased acidity of gastric juice, water should be drunk 1-1.5 hours before meals.
To activate the activity of the digestive glands, mineral water should be taken 15-20 minutes before a meal.
With heartburn and pain in the stomach, you should drink alkaline waters of Essentuki, Borjomi after eating 0.25-0.3 cups every 15 minutes.
With increased secretion of gastric juice, water can be taken with meals.
Mineral waters can be taken from 4 to 6 weeks, no more.
At home, the course of drinking treatment is usually 30-35 days.

Attention! Too long use of medicinal water can lead to a violation of mineral metabolism in the body.

In almost all diseases, you need to drink mineral water slowly, in small sips, but with a stomach ulcer and increased acidity of gastric juice, water should be drunk in large sips.

Attention! Treatment with mineral water is incompatible with the intake of alcohol (hereinafter referred to as beer). If possible, smoking should also be avoided, since nicotine is a potent irritant, its action is opposite to that of medicinal water.

Drinking mineral waters is effective in combination with therapeutic nutrition.

Characteristics of mineral waters and diseases cured by them

Atsylyk - bicarbonate-sodium water of the Atsylyk spring, widely known in North Ossetia, Dagestan, the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic and Georgia. Atsylyk is not only a table drink, but also an effective remedy in the treatment of diseases of the stomach, liver, kidneys, etc.

Batalinskaya - bitter mineral water with a high content of magnesium sulphate and sodium sulphate, is known primarily as a very effective laxative. Simultaneous intake of 1-1.5 cups of Batalinsky (preferably on an empty stomach) causes a rapid and complete bowel movement. Batalipskaya is indispensable in the treatment of chronic constipation.

The advantage of Batalinsky water is that it can be taken periodically for a long time without fear of any harmful effects. With no less success, it is taken in the treatment of hemorrhoids, congestion in the portal vein system. It has a beneficial effect on metabolic processes, especially in obesity.

"Belaya Gorka" - chloride-sodium-calcium water with high mineralization. The water of the Belaya Gorka spring (Voronezh region) contains a significant amount of calcium chloride, as well as bromine. It is used in the treatment of various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, gout.

Berezovskaya - ferrous hydrocarboiate-calcium-magnesium water of low concentration. It has a pleasant taste and is widely used as a table drink. It is recommended in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract, regulates gastrointestinal secretion, increases diuresis, enhances blood formation.

Borjomi - carbonic bicarbonate sodium water, which can be successfully used for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, diseases of the liver, urinary tract and metabolic disorders. Useful for gastric catarrhs, gastric and duodenal ulcers, chronic intestinal catarrhs, chronic diseases of the liver and biliary tract, urolithiasis, colds, bronchitis, mild forms of diabetes.

Essentuki No. 4 - carbonate hydrocarbonate-chloride-sodium mineral water of moderate concentration. It is widely used in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as in diseases of the liver, gallbladder and urinary tract. It has a beneficial effect on the course of metabolic processes.

Essentuki No. 17 - carbonic hydrocarbonate-chloride-sodium water, has a significant concentration of minerals. It is used with great success in the same diseases as Essentuki No. 4 (often in combination with it, for example, in the morning, water No. 17 is taken, and in the afternoon - water No. 4).

Essentuki No. 20 is a common table drink. It belongs to the type of sulfate-bicarbonate-calcium-magic waters of low concentration. It has a beneficial effect on bowel function and promotes normal digestion. This is not only table water, but also an effective therapeutic agent that works well for diseases of the metabolism and urinary tract.

Izhevskaya - sulfate calcium chloride mineral water of the Izhevsk spring. Refreshing table drink with excellent taste, good thirst quencher. Taken in the morning on an empty stomach, it has a laxative and diuretic effect.

Izhevskaya is successfully used in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the liver and biliary tract, diseases of the urinary tract, and metabolic disorders.

"Lastochka" - carbonic bicarbonate-iatrium-magnesium water with a high content of free carbon dioxide. Mineral water "Lastochka" in its physical and chemical properties is also close to waters of the Borjomi type and is very popular in Transbaikalia, in the Far East, not only as a medicinal mineral water, but also as a tasty, pleasant table drink.

Mirgorodskaya - sodium chloride mineral water type Essentuki No. 4 and No. 17. The use of this water affects the secretion and acidity of gastric juice, increases the secretion of bile, stimulates the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, improves metabolism.

Moskovskaya - mineral water of the Moscow deep borehole, is characterized by low mineralization and belongs to the type of sulfate-calcium-magnesium waters. The chemical composition is similar to the water of Essentuki No. 20.

Moskovskaya is a delicious table drink that refreshes and quenches thirst well, it is successfully used in the treatment of chronic gastritis, normalizes gastric peristalsis and reduces heartburn, belching, a feeling of heaviness in the pit of the stomach, is useful in diseases of the liver and biliary tract, since its use gives a choleretic effect.

Narzan - carbonate hydrocarbonate-sulphate-calcium water of the Narzan spring in Kislovodsk. This water is famous as a refreshing, thirst-quenching and slightly appetizing table drink.

Narzan enhances intestinal peristalsis and secretory activity of the digestive glands, increases the amount of urine, promotes the dissolution of phosphates. The salts of magnesium sulphate and calcium bicarbonate contained in narzan have a beneficial effect on the body in case of catarrhal diseases of the urinary tract.

Naftusya (Truskavetska) - slightly mineralized bicarbonate calcium-magnesium water. Used to treat urinary tract, urolithiasis, stimulates bile formation.

Polyustrovskaya is a ferruginous low-mineralized water of a source discovered in the 18th century in the vicinity of St. Petersburg (near the village of Polyustrovo, which means “swamp” in Finnish). Water contains a large amount of ferrous iron. It is successfully used to treat anemia, with blood loss, general loss of strength, in the postoperative period. It is also a thirst quencher and is especially beneficial for workers in hot shops where the air contains carbon monoxide. Polyustrovskaya increases the number of red blood cells, partially destroyed by carbon monoxide. Long-term use of it increases the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. After additional carbonation, it is used as table water. A number of carbonated fruit and berry drinks are produced on the basis of Polyustrovskaya water.

"Polyana Kvasova" - carbonic bicarbonate-sodium water with a significant content of carbon dioxide. "Polyana" surpasses Borjomi in its mineralization and amount of hydrocarbonate. It is used with great success in the treatment of diseases of the stomach, intestines, urinary tract, liver, etc. Its use affects gastric secretion and acidity, thins mucus, increases diuresis and increases the excretion of urinary sand.

Rychal-su - bicarbonate-sodium water of the source Rychal-su. In terms of its physical and chemical composition, it approaches Borjomi. Rychal-su is used in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and metabolic disorders.

Sairme - carbonic bicarbonate sodium-calcium water, is indicated for diseases of the stomach, in particular gastritis with high acidity, gastric and duodenal ulcers, functional bowel disorders, chronic kidney diseases, obesity, mild forms of diabetes.

Slavyanovskaya - almost identical in chemical composition to Smirnovskaya. It is only less saturated with natural carbon dioxide and more radioactive. Slavyanovskaya, like Smirnovskaya, has proven itself in the treatment of stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers.

Smirnovskaya - carbonate hydrocarbonate-sulfate-iatrium-calcium water of the Zheleznovodsk hot spring. This water is very effective in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. Smirnovskaya, taken 1-1.5 hours before meals, leads to inhibition of the process of secretion of gastric juice and is therefore extremely useful in the treatment of gastric diseases with high acidity. This water is also very beneficial in the treatment of the liver, biliary and urinary tract.
Mineral water in recipes for women's beauty and health (self-care)

Mineral water not only helps to quench your thirst, but also replenishes the moisture lost by the skin and refreshes the complexion.

To soften the skin of the feet: warm up 1-1.5 liters of mineral water and take foot baths 2-3 times a week. This procedure will also help to remove toxins from the body after a long course of drug treatment.

To combat cellulite: moisten a cotton cloth with mineral water slightly warmer than room temperature and do a wet wipe in the morning. This will help in the fight against cellulite, will contribute to the loss of extra pounds. Evening rubdown will also relieve fatigue.

Make-up remover: Add 2 teaspoons of salt and the juice of 1 lemon to a glass of mineral water, then pour into a half-filled half-liter bottle of mineral water and refrigerate. Remove makeup with a cotton swab dipped in this tonic, then with vegetable oil and again with tonic. The procedure nourishes the skin and dries up inflammation.

To combat pollution, wipe your face with mineral water 2 times a day. Washing will relieve the skin of summer dust, and the evening procedure will help relieve fatigue.

To improve complexion: Pour mineral water into ice packs and freeze overnight. In the morning, take out the ice, wrap it in a soft cotton cloth and wipe your face

No method of recovery, no system of treatment gives such quick and real results as an increase in daily water intake.

The impetus for changing the idea of the role of drunk clean and raw water in terms of health for me was reading the book by F. Batmanghelidzh “You are not sick, you are thirsty”.

F. Batmanghelidzha, an Iranian by origin, a doctor by education, went to prison and discovered the amazing properties of plain water. After emigrating to the USA, he worked on the problem of the impact of chronic unintentional dehydration on the human body and the effectiveness of water treatment.

First of all, clean water up to 2 liters a day completely solves problems with stomach pain and ulcers. Stomach ache treatment "ambulance" - a glass of raw water. Of course, this is not when bleeding has already begun and the person needs to be saved. But with a chronic disease - this is a super remedy!

I will quote from his book explaining the mechanism of occurrence of gastric ulcer.

“The inner layer of the stomach is covered with mucus, which is 98% water and 2% water-holding mucin. Sodium bicarbonate is secreted in this layer... If acid from the stomach tries to penetrate this protective layer, sodium bicarbonate instantly neutralizes it.

As a result of this process, ... An excess amount of salt changes the water-retaining properties of the mucin "The deposition of salt released during neutralization of the acid makes a thick and viscous gel covering the walls of the stomach less dense and the acid (and there hydrochloric acid) enters the walls of the stomach, causing pain and then forming sores.

“... a dense and sticky mucous barrier serves as a natural barrier to acid in the stomach. Therefore, the effectiveness of the barrier depends on the regular use of water, especially before eating solid foods that stimulate acid production. Thus, water is the only natural defense against acid."

F. Batmanghelidj's books are very interesting, written by a doctor literate in the field of medicine. What are the main nuances in the use of water in the treatment of stomach ulcers (and all other diseases):

water must be RAW. Boiled water is very different in its qualities.
drink at least 2 liters of water a day.

These 2 factors will save you from pain, and if a person does not stop there and adds more appropriate nutrition, then the ulcer will definitely heal.

The question arises: if every modern person does not use the proper amount of water, i.e. suffers from dehydration - why does not everyone have a stomach ulcer?

I will write as I understand it. Dehydration of the body is a lack of water in the cell, this is not the normal ratio of intracellular fluid and outside the cell. In any case, the body is very complex, and cells that are deficient in water begin to draw it from the most accessible places. These are usually the weak points of our body. For some it's the lungs, for some it's the stomach. And apparently, in order not to die completely, separate parts of it are sacrificed. I wrote this very fabulously, but to emphasize that the problem of a stomach ulcer is a problem of the whole organism.

Treatment with real water is the cheapest and absolutely affordable remedy. And what is more remarkable, during the 10 days of the experiment (for example) 200% will not give any complications with such treatment.

Why do people not use such a unique method of treatment - water treatment?

But because not every patient wants to be healthy enough to drink something other than pills for this! And the administrator of the site Presentway wishes you not to get sick!

Many people suffer from constipation. This is a very serious pathology that needs to be treated. In addition to medicines, mineral water is also effective in combating constipation.

Due to its properties, it can thin the feces and then remove them from the body. Before starting treatment, you should consult with a specialist. It is very important to follow certain rules in this matter.

When treating constipation with such a drink, it is necessary to observe the time of admission. In addition, the temperature of the liquid also affects the treatment.

There are a huge number of ways to treat constipation with this drink. You can learn about this from this article.

How does water affect the intestines, and what is its daily rate?

Mineral water can have the following effects on the human body:

It can be prescribed if a person suffers from constipation, and he also has increased gas formation. On the basis of this remedy, decoctions and infusions are prepared, which are quickly absorbed by the body and have an effective therapeutic effect.

Does the mineral help with constipation (Essentuki, Donat)?

It is best to buy it in a pharmacy.

Note! Before you start treating constipation with mineral water, be sure to consult a specialist. There are different types of constipation and different types of water are suitable for each.

Before proceeding with the treatment of constipation, it is necessary to determine the type of pathology.

With spasticity

The spastic variant of constipation, as a rule, can be accompanied by pain in the abdomen. For treatment, it is necessary to use water with a low content of gases. Their mineralization can be small or medium. This drink should contain:

sulfates;
magnesium;
calcium;
as well as chlorine;
sodium.

All listed components have an anti-inflammatory effect, and in addition remove mucus and feces. Water for the treatment of spastic constipation should be drunk before meals, at least half an hour before. If we are talking about children, then they need to drink water slowly, taking small sips.

The temperature of the drink should also be taken into account. With constipation of spastic type, this figure should be 45 degrees. Mineral water therapy should be started gradually. First, you should drink half a glass of liquid 3 times a day, then each time slightly increase the volume.

To eliminate spastic constipation, “Essentuki 4 and 17”, “Donat”, “Smirnovskaya”, etc. are used. Before drinking the liquid, gases must be released from it. Hot water without gas helps to relax the muscles of the intestines, and also relieves pain and removes feces from the body.

With atonic pathologies

This variant of the pathology is characterized by a decrease in the motor function of the intestine. Therefore, for treatment it is recommended to use waters with medium or high mineralization. This liquid should contain:

chlorine;
magnesium;
sodium;
as well as sulfates.

water like narzans;
Pyatigorskaya;
"Borjomi";
"Essentuki";
magnesium sulfate;
sodium chloride water.

All of the listed types of drinks must be drunk 3 or 4 times a day before meals at least 1 hour or an hour and a half. The water temperature should not be higher than 25 degrees. The liquid must be drunk very quickly, taking large sips. Only with such consumption can it be ensured that peristalsis, as well as intestinal tone, will be increased.

Note! Mineral water bottles should be kept in a dark place out of direct sunlight. The room temperature should not exceed 15 degrees Celsius. Bottles must be in a horizontal position. Only under these conditions, water retains its medicinal properties.

Borjomi

This type of mineral water contains alkali in its composition. Mineralization can be up to 10 g/l. For treatment, you can use a liquid of different temperatures.

It is useful for constipation to use "Borjomi" and children. It is recommended to drink it 3 times a day before meals. To dose the right amount of drink, you must take into account the weight of the child. The calculation should be made in the proportion of 3 mg per 1 kg of weight.

Essentuki

The reaction of this drink is alkaline-salt. Its mineralization is a maximum of 12 g / l. Some waters of this type contain bromine and iodine. They can also be used to treat constipation in children.

Rules for use: in the morning, on an empty stomach, after releasing gases. The required amount of water for children is 50-300 ml, taking into account the weight of the child.

Other

Pyatigorsk mineral waters. This type of drink has a complex anionic composition. Mineralization can be 5-6 g / l.
Sulfate-magnesium water can remain in the intestine for a long time. This helps soften the feces and further remove it from the body.
Sodium chloride. The salt content in them is about 10 g/l. Drinks improve bowel function and eliminate atonic constipation.

Before you go to the store for mineral water, you need to read the tips that will help you in choosing a drink. For the basis for this, you need to take the salts contained in it.

bicarbonate waters. It should be noted that such a drink should not be taken with gastritis. They contain bicarbonates (600 mg/l). They help you feel better. The drink can be taken even by small children. The group of these mineral waters includes “BZHNI” and “Arkhyz”.
Sulphate mineral waters are very effective in treating constipation. However, they are contraindicated in children, because they interfere with the absorption of calcium. And this element is very important for a growing organism. The group of such drinks includes "Essentuki 20".
Chloride water, namely "Essentuki No. 4", as well as "Aksu" are contraindicated for use by people who have high blood pressure. But with its normal indicators, such water will be very effective in eliminating constipation.
sodium. This group includes "Narzan", "Smirnovskaya". Such drinks, like the previous ones, should not be consumed by people with high blood pressure, as well as those who must adhere to a salt-free diet.
In sodium chloride waters, elements such as sodium and chlorine predominate. Their content is 700 mg/l and 800 mg/l, respectively. The most common mineral water of this group is Cardamom.
An excellent option for the treatment of constipation are mineral waters with a high content of magnesium- "Narzan", "Erinskaya".

Note! Read the label carefully before buying a drink. It will always correspond to the specified characteristics on it.

Are there any contraindications?

There are a number of contraindications to the use of such a drink. You need to know about them, because otherwise you can cause even more harm to your health.

Contraindications to the use of mineral water are as follows:

the course of inflammatory processes in the body;
exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and intestines;
the presence of bleeding;
vomit.

Obese people should not drink carbonated mineral water, as the gases contained in it cause hunger.

Therapy with this drink is contraindicated when the urine reaction is strongly alkaline.

What drink can you make at home?

If you do not want to drink mineral water, or you have contraindications to it, then an effective drink to eliminate constipation can be prepared at home.

dill

This drink can relieve intestinal spasm and help cleanse it. Dill water is sold in pharmacies, but you can make it yourself.

Fresh water must be taken internally. After a long time, it will lose its medicinal properties. It is best to prepare the drink half an hour before drinking it. To do this, take 1 tbsp. dill seed and pour it with a glass of boiling water. Water should be infused for half an hour. You need to drink it in the morning on an empty stomach.

With cinnamon and ginger

These ingredients can improve bowel function, eliminate pathogenic microflora and relieve constipation. Take a glass of warm water and add a small amount of ground cinnamon and ginger to it. To improve the taste of the drink, you can add a little honey to it. You need to drink this medicine in the morning or in the evening before meals.

With lemon

Lemon water is also a good remedy for constipation. Besides this, she invigorates and boosts immunity.

Take a glass of warm water and squeeze the juice of the 4th part of one lemon into it. The drink should be drunk in the morning on an empty stomach immediately after you wake up.

To make it more delicious, you can add some honey to the water.

Important! In order not to harm the tooth enamel, lemon water can be drunk through a straw.

cucumber

Cucumber water is another effective remedy that helps to eliminate constipation, and also improves metabolic processes flowing in the body. To prepare it, take half a kilogram of fresh cucumbers and cut them into circles. Then pour the vegetables with cool water and let it brew for 8 hours. In cucumber water, after this time, you can add a little mint and lemon juice. You need to drink it throughout the day.

With honey

Preparing honey water is very easy. To do this, take one teaspoon of honey and place it in a glass of warm water.

In this case, you can not use boiling water, as it loses the healing properties of honey.

It is advisable to take such a drink in the morning before meals or in the evening before going to bed.

Honey water can be used not only for ingestion, but also as an enema.

Raisin

To prepare raisin water, take one tablespoon of dried raisins and pour one cup of hot water over it.

The drink should be infused for half an hour.

It is necessary to drink it once a day, taking large sips.

Raisin water is best absorbed in the morning or evening hours.

salty

Treating constipation with salt water is a serious procedure. In some cases, it can harm the body. The reason for this are contraindications to the use of the drink - renal failure or hypertension.

Before you start cleansing the intestines with salt water, you need to eat right for at least a week. It is important to avoid overeating.

On the day you decide to do a colon cleanse, drink 2 glasses of salt water on an empty stomach. To prepare a drink for 1 liter of water, you need to take 9 g of salt. After 30 minutes from the first fluid intake, you will need to drink two more glasses of salt water. After that, you can massage your stomach.

Which is better: cold or heated?

Many people have a question: in what form should mineral water be consumed in order to get rid of constipation. Here it is important to consider what kind of drink you are going to take.

In the process of heating, some liquids may lose their properties, and the salts contained in them may precipitate. In this case, the drink can even cause harm to health.

What to drink during pregnancy?

Pregnant women are prohibited from doing physical exercises aimed at improving bowel function. You can not treat constipation with salt and warm water.

How to be in this case?

To get rid of constipation, pregnant women need to include more foods that contain fiber in their diet. You need to eat more dairy products. There are also drugs, such as Dufalac, that help to cope with constipation and do not harm the fetus.

Conclusion

Constipation is a very serious problem that should never be ignored. Mineral water will help normalize bowel function and remove feces from the body. But before you start treatment, you need to consult with a specialist.

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Mineral waters - treatment with mineral water.

Mineral water is water saturated with mineral salts and microelements. It can be gases - carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen, radon. These may be salts of various metals. This may be weak radioactivity. Medicinal waters are divided into natural and artificially created. For almost a long time, we were given mineralized water for mineral water. In mineralized water, all substances are introduced artificially, mineral water is always of natural origin. The presence of additional impurities in water leads to the fact that it becomes healing for humans. The healing properties of mineral waters were actually the reason for their demand by human society.

The method of formation of natural mineral water is almost identical for all sources. This is the infiltration of water layers through rocks to great depths. The deeper the water passes, the stronger the pressure on it and the more it washes out, leaches, oxidizes various substances, becoming saturated with them. Isotopes and gases also enter the water. Depending on which layers the water passed through, what was more in them, we get different types of its healing properties.

Fundamentals of the therapeutic effect

The therapeutic effect of mineral water is determined by its composition. Depending on which compounds, salts and elements are included in the composition, the healing properties of water also change. For some waters, the intake temperature and even time also affect.

The most common constituents of mineral waters are: potassium, sodium, calcium, chlorine, magnesium, sulfates, bicarbonates, sometimes iron and aluminum.

Quite often there are waters containing bicarbonate (HCO3), but despite the prevalence, they are of particular value.

Chlorine- affects the excretory function of the kidneys.

Sulfate in combination with calcium, sodium or magnesium, it can reduce gastric secretion and its activity.

Bicarbonate- stimulates the secretory activity of the stomach.

potassium and sodium- maintain the necessary pressure in the tissue and interstitial fluids of the body. Potassium affects changes in the heart and central nervous system, sodium retains water in the body.

Calcium- is able to enhance the contractile force of the heart muscle, improves immunity, has an anti-inflammatory effect, dehydrates the body, affects bone growth. Hot calcium waters help with stomach ulcers and gastritis.

Magnesium- well absorbed by the body, helps to reduce spasms of the gallbladder, lowers cholesterol levels in the blood, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system.

In addition, in mineral water, the trace elements we need are quite often found.

Iodine- activates the function of the thyroid gland, participates in the processes of resorption and recovery.

Bromine- enhances inhibitory processes, normalizing the function of the cerebral cortex.

Fluorine- lack of fluorine in the body leads to the destruction of bones, in particular teeth.

Manganese- favorably affects sexual development, enhances protein metabolism.

Copper- helps iron to pass into hemoglobin.

Iron- is part of the structure of hemoglobin, its deficiency in the body leads to anemia.

The most common are mineral waters containing hydrogen sulfide or carbon dioxide. The content of carbon dioxide affects the metabolism of our body. Most often, it speeds up metabolism and improves the overall state of metabolism. In addition, an increase in carbon dioxide levels enhances respiratory activity and increases muscle tone.

Hydrogen sulfide mineral mods are taken less and only under medical supervision. They have a pronounced effect on the skin, metabolism and digestive system. Although most often hydrogen sulfide water is still used for bathing. It is very useful for the nervous system, blood vessels. Hydrogen sulfide affects the glands that secrete hormones: the adrenal glands, the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland. Therefore, this water should be taken as seriously as possible. Nature has provided protection - this water has an unpleasant smell of rotten eggs and a nasty taste.

Classification of mineral waters

The outlet temperature of the source is taken into account.

Cold below 20°С

Warm 20-35°С

Hot 35-42°С

Very hot above 42°C

Medicinal mineral waters are either neutral or alkaline (pH-6.8-8.5). Their effect on digestion is due to the fact that when they enter the stomach and intestines, they affect the acidity of the environment. Such changes affect the activity of digestive enzymes.

Groups of mineral waters by chemical composition:

Hydrocarbonate sodium composition (alkaline).

Reduce the content of hydrogen ions. Reduce acidity. They are used in the treatment of gastritis, increased acidity of gastric juice (taken one and a half to two hours before meals), are used to treat diseases of the liver, gallbladder (biliary dyskinesia). These waters give a good result during body cleansing procedures - removing mucus from the intestines. They treat gout, diabetes, the consequences of infectious diseases. Mineral waters of the Borjomi type are classified as bicarbonate sodium waters.

Hydrocarbonate-calcium-magnesium waters. Affect protein, fat, carbohydrate metabolism. They are used for chronic inflammation of the stomach, intestines and liver, peptic ulcer, obesity and diabetes.

Hydrocarbonate-chloride-sodium waters (salt-alkaline). These waters can be recommended for patients with increased and decreased secretion of gastric juice. They are used for chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, biliary dyskinesia, chronic diseases of the liver and gallbladder, metabolic disorders. They have a beneficial effect in obesity, gout, diabetes. It is better to take them before meals.

Waters of this type include Essentuki No. 17 and Semigorskaya.

Chloride waters of sodium composition. These waters stimulate the secretion of gastric juice. They are used in diseases of the stomach with reduced secretion of gastric juice. In this case, they should be taken 10-15 minutes before meals. With edema of various origins, these waters are contraindicated, they are not recommended for increased acidity of gastric juice, kidney disease, pregnancy, allergies.

Calcium chloride water. They reduce the permeability of the walls of blood vessels, have a hemostatic effect, increase urine output, improve liver function, and have a beneficial effect on the nervous system.

sulfate waters. These waters are choleretic and laxative. They are used for diseases of the liver and biliary tract, obesity and diabetes.

Chloride-sulphate waters. They have a choleretic and laxative effect. They are used for diseases of the stomach with insufficient secretion of gastric juice, with simultaneous damage to the liver and biliary tract. Drink chloride-sulfate water should be 10-15 minutes before meals.

Rules for the use of mineral waters

How much water you need to take at a time is decided by the attending physician. Even with the same disease, different patients should take different amounts of water.

Despite the general recommendations to drink warm water (31-40°C), in fact, the water temperature also depends only on the disease. One thing is known for sure, cold mineral water (from the refrigerator) does not heal. Here are approximate estimates, but you still need a doctor for an appointment.

In chronic gastritis and gastric ulcer, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, hot water is indicated.

With spasms of the intestines and diarrhea, you should drink hot water.

For constipation, cold mineral waters should be taken (this is from 20 C), they cause a relaxation of the intestines.

With increased secretion and acidity of gastric juice, water should be drunk warmed up.

Attention! In diseases of the liver and gallbladder, cold water should not be drunk.

If the motility of the stomach is disturbed, then water should be taken 2-2.5 hours before meals.
With increased acidity of gastric juice, water should be drunk 1-1.5 hours before meals.
To activate the activity of the digestive glands, mineral water should be taken 15-20 minutes before a meal.
With heartburn and pain in the stomach, you should drink alkaline waters of Essentuki, Borjomi after eating 0.25-0.3 cups every 15 minutes.
With increased secretion of gastric juice, water can be taken with meals.
Mineral waters can be taken from 4 to 6 weeks, no more.

Attention! Too long use of medicinal water can lead to a violation of mineral metabolism in the body.

In almost all diseases, you need to drink mineral water slowly, in small sips, but with a stomach ulcer and increased acidity of gastric juice, water should be drunk in large sips.

Attention! Treatment with mineral water is incompatible with the intake of alcohol (hereinafter referred to as beer). If possible, smoking should also be avoided, since nicotine is a potent irritant, its action is opposite to that of medicinal water.

Drinking mineral waters is effective in combination with therapeutic nutrition.

Characteristics of mineral waters and diseases cured by them

Atsylyk- bicarbonate-sodium water of the Atsylyk spring, widely known in North Ossetia, Dagestan, the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic and Georgia. Atsylyk is not only a table drink, but also an effective remedy in the treatment of diseases of the stomach, liver, kidneys, etc.

Batalinskaya- bitter mineral water with a high content of magnesium sulphate and sodium sulphate, known primarily as a very effective laxative. Simultaneous intake of 1-1.5 cups of Batalinsky (preferably on an empty stomach) causes a rapid and complete bowel movement. Batalipskaya is indispensable in the treatment of chronic constipation.

"White Hill"- sodium chloride-calcium water with high mineralization. The water of the Belaya Gorka spring (Voronezh region) contains a significant amount of calcium chloride, as well as bromine. It is used in the treatment of various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, gout.

Berezovskaya- ferrous hydrocarboiate-calcium-magnesium water of low concentration. It has a pleasant taste and is widely used as a table drink. It is recommended in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract, regulates gastrointestinal secretion, increases diuresis, enhances blood formation.

Borjomi- carbonic bicarbonate sodium water, which can be successfully used for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, diseases of the liver, urinary tract and metabolic disorders. Useful for gastric catarrhs, gastric and duodenal ulcers, chronic intestinal catarrhs, chronic diseases of the liver and biliary tract, urolithiasis, colds, bronchitis, mild forms of diabetes.

Essentuki No. 4— carbonate hydrocarbonate-chloride-sodium mineral water of moderate concentration. It is widely used in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as in diseases of the liver, gallbladder and urinary tract. It has a beneficial effect on the course of metabolic processes.

Essentuki No. 17— carbonate bicarbonate-chloride-sodium water, has a significant concentration of minerals. It is used with great success in the same diseases as Essentuki No. 4 (often in combination with it, for example, in the morning, water No. 17 is taken, and in the afternoon - water No. 4).

Essentuki № 20- a common table drink. It belongs to the type of sulfate-bicarbonate-calcium-magic waters of low concentration. It has a beneficial effect on bowel function and promotes normal digestion. This is not only table water, but also an effective therapeutic agent that works well for diseases of the metabolism and urinary tract.

Izhevsk- sulfate calcium chloride mineral water of the Izhevsk spring. Refreshing table drink with excellent taste, good thirst quencher. Taken in the morning on an empty stomach, it has a laxative and diuretic effect.

Izhevskaya is successfully used in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the liver and biliary tract, diseases of the urinary tract, and metabolic disorders.

"Martin"- carbonic hydrocarbonate-iatrium-magnesium water with a high content of free carbon dioxide. Mineral water "Lastochka" in its physical and chemical properties is also close to waters of the Borjomi type and is very popular in Transbaikalia, in the Far East, not only as a medicinal mineral water, but also as a tasty, pleasant table drink.

Mirgorodskaya- sodium chloride mineral water type Essentuki No. 4 and No. 17. The use of this water affects the secretion and acidity of gastric juice, increases the secretion of bile, stimulates the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, improves metabolism.

Moscow- Mineral water of the Moscow deep borehole, characterized by low mineralization and belongs to the type of sulfate-calcium-magnesium waters. The chemical composition is similar to the water of Essentuki No. 20.

Narzan- carbonic hydrocarbonate-sulfate-calcium water of the Narzan spring in Kislovodsk. This water is famous as a refreshing, thirst-quenching and slightly appetizing table drink.

Naftusya (Truskavetska)- slightly mineralized bicarbonate calcium-magnesium water. Used to treat urinary tract, urolithiasis, stimulates bile formation.

Polyustrovskaya- ferruginous low-mineralized water of a source discovered in the 18th century in the vicinity of St. Petersburg (near the village of Polyustrovo, which means "swamp" in Finnish). Water contains a large amount of ferrous iron. It is successfully used to treat anemia, with blood loss, general loss of strength, in the postoperative period. It is also a thirst quencher and is especially beneficial for workers in hot shops where the air contains carbon monoxide. Polyustrovskaya increases the number of red blood cells, partially destroyed by carbon monoxide. Long-term use of it increases the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. After additional carbonation, it is used as table water. A number of carbonated fruit and berry drinks are produced on the basis of Polyustrovskaya water.

« Polyana Kvasova»- carbonic bicarbonate-sodium water with a significant content of carbon dioxide. "Polyana" surpasses Borjomi in its mineralization and amount of hydrocarbonate. It is used with great success in the treatment of diseases of the stomach, intestines, urinary tract, liver, etc. Its use affects gastric secretion and acidity, thins mucus, increases diuresis and increases the excretion of urinary sand.

Growled-su- bicarbonate-sodium water of the Rychal-su source. In terms of its physical and chemical composition, it approaches Borjomi. Rychal-su is used in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract and metabolic disorders.

Sairme- carbonic bicarbonate sodium-calcium water, indicated for diseases of the stomach, in particular gastritis with high acidity, gastric and duodenal ulcers, functional bowel disorders, chronic kidney diseases, obesity, mild forms of diabetes.

Slavyanovskaya- almost identical in chemical composition to Smirnovskaya. It is only less saturated with natural carbon dioxide and more radioactive. Slavyanovskaya, like Smirnovskaya, has proven itself in the treatment of stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers.

Smirnovskaya— carbonate hydrocarbonate-sulfate-iatrium-calcium water of the Zheleznovodsk hot spring. This water is very effective in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. Smirnovskaya, taken 1-1.5 hours before meals, leads to inhibition of the process of secretion of gastric juice and is therefore extremely useful in the treatment of gastric diseases with high acidity. This water is also very beneficial in the treatment of the liver, biliary and urinary tract.

It has long been known that mineral waters have a beneficial effect on the health of patients with various diseases of the stomach and intestines. Often doctors recommend them to reduce the inflammatory process in the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract and eliminate its functional disorders. In addition, the treatment course of mineral healing waters helps to normalize metabolic processes in the body as a whole and has a great effect on the functional state of the glands of the digestive system (liver and pancreas), the defeat of which often accompanies chronic diseases of the stomach and intestines.

If a person is sick with chronic gastritis, the choice of mineral water depends on the type of secretory disorders. You should know that more mineralized waters (for example, "Essentuki No. 17") activate the secretory function of the stomach, and less mineralized (for example, Zheleznovodsk) significantly inhibit it. People suffering from chronic gastritis with increased secretory function of the stomach should drink mineral water 1-1.5 hours before meals. And patients with chronic gastritis with normal secretion should consume them 40-60 minutes before meals.

The level of severity of the inhibitory or activating effect of mineral waters on the secretory ability of the gastric glands also depends on their chemical composition and temperature. It is known that bottled mineral water must be warmed up before drinking. For gastritis with increased secretion, it should be drunk 200 ml 3 times a day in short and quick sips.

Doctors advise patients with normal and increased secretory function of the stomach to drink such mineral waters as Borjomi, Smirnovskaya, Moskovskaya and Slavyanovskaya, as well as Sairme, Jermuk and Istisu. Therapy with mineral waters also has a good effect on the motor function of the stomach. Typically, the duration of the course of such treatment is 3-4 weeks. When gastritis with secretory insufficiency is accompanied by diarrhea, it is advisable to reduce the consumption of mineral water to 50-100 ml (its temperature should be 40-44 ° C). After the patient's condition improves, you can go back to the previous dosage. A stimulating effect on the secretory activity of the stomach is provided by sodium chloride and bicarbonate chloride sodium waters (especially those that contain carbon dioxide): the waters of Staraya Russa, Essentuki No. 4 and Essentuki No. 17, resorts.

Pyatigorsk, Morshin, Druskininkai and Krainka, as well as the waters of the Kuyalnitsky spring. In addition, they have the ability to activate the motor function of the stomach and tone it. Usually, the course of therapy with mineral waters for gastritis with reduced secretion lasts 3-4 weeks.

In case of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, mineral waters "Essentuki No. 4", "Borjomi", "Smirnovskaya", "Spavyanovskaya" and "Truskavets" should be used. At the same time, they need to be heated to 37-40 ° C, which increases the healing effect and reduces the carbon dioxide content. Drinking water is recommended 1.5 hours before meals.

In the case of spastic intestinal dyskinesia, mineral water is prescribed together with antispasmodic drugs, especially at the first stage of treatment. If there are no inflammations and pains, use water at room temperature (preferably Essentuki No. 4). With atonic constipation, waters of higher mineralization are useful - Essentuki No. 17, Jermuk, Batalinskaya, Slavyanskaya, which should be drunk 3 times a day. Water of medium mineralization can be prescribed 1–1.5 cups 3 times a day 1 hour before meals with increased acid formation and 40 minutes before it with reduced acid formation. In addition, the rectal application of mineral waters is quite effective, which makes it possible to stop the inflammatory process in the intestinal mucosa due to the mechanical removal (washing out) of mucus and pus and the normalization of microflora. For many gastrointestinal diseases, microclysters from mineral water, 50-100 ml at a temperature of 36–38 ° C, can be used. The course of treatment is 11-12 procedures. For such treatment, the same mineral waters are used as for the drinking course of treatment.