As our body digests the food we consume.The leftover waste turns into stool.The muscle contractions in our intestines push the stool through the colon.Stool moves out of the body naturally and easily.constipation occurs when there is sluggishness in the colon muscles,this leads to erratic bowel movement which are very hard and difficult to pass.
CONSTIPATION OCCURS:
when we are not taking a well balanced diet
intake of fluids in the body is less than the required amount
high level of stress
SYMPTOMS OF CONSTIPATION
You know that you are constipated when 
The bowel movements are less than three per week
The stool are hard,dry and lumpy
Bowel movement are extremely difficult to pass
There is excessive strain while trying to go to the bathroom.
excessive gas,cramps,nausea,lethargy.

WONDER REMEDIES FOR PERMANANT CURE
Boil 10 dates in a glass of milk.have this hot milk mixture daily to get rid of constipation
Daily intake of watermelon juice or as fruit also relieves constipation
Eat 250 gms of Guava fruit followed by a glass of hot milk will cure constipation completely
Daily intake of Papaya in the morning followed by a glass of milk will treat chronic constipation easily
Having apple in the morning on empty stomach with the peel is extremely beneficial.
Take juice one lemon and mix it in a glass of warm water.Have it daily at night before going to bed.This wonder remedy will give immediate relief.
1tablespoon of crushed gooseberry mixed in water or milk will not only aid in getting rid of constipation but also help in keeping the stomach clean and healthy
Having a glass of cauliflower vegetable juice daily at bedtime will also help.
Take 4 teaspoon of aniseed.Boil it in a glass of water.When the quantity of water has reached half.remove from heat .Strain and drink this mixture.it will treat constipation permanantly.