Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our lives, ...

Here's what to skip and what to try. Basically, there are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber (oats, barley, bananas, the non-peel part of apples) helps stool retain moisture so ...

Constipation can leave you feeling bloated, sluggish, and downright uncomfortable. While over-the-counter laxatives might offer quick relief, they’re not always the best long-term solution.

Though some remedies include certain laxatives, fibre supplements, and stool softeners, the best could be some foods that boost regularity. Though some remedies include certain laxatives, fibre ...

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...

Among foods included in the guidelines, both kiwifruit and rye bread showed effectiveness at helping with chronic constipation. Chronic constipation affects up to 20% of adults in the United States, ...

When constipation makes it difficult to go, it can affect your day-to-day activities as well as your overall wellbeing, Andrew Boxer, MD, gastroenterologist at Jersey City Medical Center, tells ...

Linzess is a prescription medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). It works by increasing fluid in the intestines and ...

At some point, we’ve all experienced the difficulties of constipation. Struggling during a bowel movement may seem normal, but unmanaged or chronic constipation can lead to serious diseases. While you ...