I took a look at this link this morning, and while i appreciate the knowledge, is there nothing else that can be done besides stabbing myself with a needle?
I mean i dont exactly have acupuncture supplies lying around, or money for them, and even if i did I'm not comfortable doing this at all
Yes, there are herbal formulas as well. Acupuncture is just one of the treatment methods, and you wouldn't do it to yourself anyway. Sometimes certain herbal formulas are contraindicated based on your current constitution, so that is why it is important to spend time self-diagnosing yourself, or finding a TCM practitioner your area. For example, there is this formula for prolapseExternal ↗, but when you read this description of the formulaExternal ↗, it indicates that it is contraindicated for those with yin deficiency or internal heat.
If you have yin defiency, you might be able to get away with a low dose of it, but it could aggravate your symptoms, if that is something you experience.External ↗ This is something you would have to think about.
What I should have specified earlier is that you can apply pressure to these acupoints for perhaps 5 minutes or so and get a similar effect. Not all acupoints are easily located, but you can usually find some for certain conditions. When you read an article that lists a point, you should google it and see if you can find it easily.
Looking at the herbal formula linked above, it describes itself with this "can nourish the spleen and promote Qi due to the Qi deficiency. The central Qi provides the vital energy of the body including the internal organs and physical activities. When Qi is weak, the organs like stomach, uterus, and rectum fail to support themselves; the body loses the physical strength and shows tiredness, weakness, lack of interest in speech. " A reviewer mentioned it aided their prolapse.
My question to you, is does the above description describe you to some degree? Also, take a look at the other two links related to constipation on my first post, as those will be much more useful to you. The diagnostic link will give you an idea of what is causing your problems, as the prolapse and constipation are probably related in some way. The treatment link covers tons of treatments and acupoints you can use to treat yourself, as well as causes of constipation.
From what you mentioned, how many fibrous, non-starchy veggies are you eating? Particularly items like broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, etc. You indicated onions and green peppers, but besides that, everything is either a grain or starch. While these items are good for generating Qi, you may be eating too few of the non-starchy, fibrous veggies. This will certainly play into constipation. It is also possible you are eating too much meat, but I cannot tell from what you mention. Meat is a great source of nourishment, but too much of it can burden the digestive system. The fibrous vegetables will aid meat digestion, as well.
Also, what sort of exercise do you do? Continue with your hatha yoga, as this will be a big help. I would even do it 2x a day if your symptoms persist. The acupressure and herbal formulas help, but they can only do so much in the face of improper lifestyle choices. It is therefore more important to correct improper lifestyle choices then it is to pursue a treatment, although both are certainly important.
Your constipation surely comes and goes, as you were not obviously for every moment of your life. For you to be constipated and subsequently unconstipated, some sort of energetic action had to have occurred. Same thing with any other aspect of health. With TCM/Ayurveda and other holistic systems (which includes TOZ), you can understand what the root cause of the issue is. It is just a matter of reading and thinking about it.