If you’re experiencing chronic constipation, your eating habits might be playing a part. Adjusting your diet may help relieve your symptoms and promote regular, easy bowel movements. Here are some of ...

Q. I have a time-tested homemade laxative recipe I would like to share with your readers. Combine 1 cup chopped pitted prunes, 1 cup chopped pitted dates and 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Simmer until the ...

I usually open this newsletter with a personal story — but this week’s topic is constipation, so I’ll spare you. A lot of us fret about our regularity. But constipation is defined as fewer than three ...

Eating fiber-rich foods such as legumes, vegetables, and grains may help promote healthy, regular bowel movements. There are many ways to include these foods in your diet. Constipation can be very ...

Peanut butter does not tend to cause constipation, and the fiber it contains may actually help someone poop. However, the type of peanut butter and other factors may impact a person’s bowel movements.

Oatmeal is a popular breakfast food that may provide health benefits as part of a balanced diet. As a source of dietary fiber, oatmeal may be good for constipation relief. A common cause of ...

Constipation is a problem with passing stool. How often you poop is different for each person. Some people poop several times a day and others poop only a few times a week. Passing fewer than three ...