“Give yourself ample time after meals (usually around 30 minutes) to have access to a bathroom,” Reardon said. “Eating food ...

Stuck in pur-gut-ory? You’re not alone. While chronic stomach issues are worth getting checked out, a bit of bathroom bottleneck from time to time is normal — if not wildly unpleasant. The good news ...

Constipation can be a literal pain, but there are home remedies you can try to get things moving again. Drinking coffee or prune juice, enjoying kiwis and doing belly massages are just some options ...

Chickpeas are our No. 1 snack to eat at night to poop in the morning. High-fiber foods and fluids help keep your digestive systems healthy and may relieve constipation. Making your own roasted ...

While diet and lifestyle changes can help constipation long-term, nutrition and gut health experts share drinks that provide ...

Researchers at King’s College London have created new dietary guidelines for adults with chronic constipation, finding that eating these two foods — and washing them down with the right drink — could ...

It’s hard to think of anything else when you’re constipated. And while you may have tried ramping up your fiber intake and drinking more water to help get things moving again, you may be wondering if ...

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