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 may be uncomfortable to talk about, but it affects nearly everyone at some point. New research from King’s ...

Come clean. It's not potty talk to acknowledge your difficulty going. Maybe you don't poop for days at a time -- when you used to go regularly every day -- or when you do go, your stool is hard, dry ...

Minute Yoga for Digestion. Are you dealing with uncomfortable bloating, trapped gas, or struggling with constipation? You don ...

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, ...

A healthy diet and hydration should be your first defense against constipation. When these aren’t enough, certain supplements can provide safe, effective relief. A gastroenterologist recommends ...

How long does it take for prune juice to work? If you’re suffering from constipation or just want to improve your digestion, you’ve probably heard that prunes can be helpful. Prunes (also known as ...

The use of physiotherapy to retrain the pelvic floor musculature reduces functional constipation in children above and beyond standard medical treatment, according to results from a multicenter ...