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American's reliance on laxatives has spurned a nationwide shortage. But there are several other ways to produce free-flowing bowel movements in the meantime. One of the trendiest constipation ...

The US has been dealing with a shortage of laxatives. But a doctor said she wouldn't recommend laxatives unless a patient had upped their fiber intake. Doctors recommend high-fiber foods such as ...

If you have constipation, this spice may help get things going again. And it can beat nausea, too. Dietitians recommend ginger as the No. 1 spice to help you poop and stay regular. Constipation can ...

Pooping is an essential part of digestive health. Yet, it’s estimated that up to 16% of American adults have symptoms of constipation, which is partially defined as having less than three bowel ...

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Kiwi’s fiber and water content can help make stool easier to pass. Kiwi contains actinidin, a digestive enzyme that may help keep food moving more quickly through the digestive tract. Regular physical ...

Flax seeds, the small, oval-shaped seeds with a hard, shiny shell, have been in the spotlight for a while. Thanks to their health benefits, they have become a part of many people's diets. The seeds ...

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 ...

Everyone dreads the explosive horrors of diarrhea, but the reverse—trouble pooping—can be just as unpleasant. “Constipation is often the butt of jokes, but for those who live with it, it’s far from ...

When's the last time you pooped? The symptoms of constipation look different for everyone, and many people who are constipated don't even know it. When’s the last time you pooped? If your answer is ...

Has a weekend full of leftovers left you filled to the brim? Dr. Wendi, a California-based board-certified gastroenterologist — or as she says, a legitimate poop doctor — is on hand and bowel with her ...