Wintertime changes in schedules and eating habits can cause constipation. We travel more, exercise less, eat fewer fruits and vegetables, and drink less water. Eating more fiber-rich foods, hydrating ...

I recently presented a clinical scenario about a patient of mine named Brenda, in Constipation and Cramping: A Slam-Dunk Diagnosis? This 35-year-old woman came to me with symptoms that had been going ...

MORE fibre, water and exercise – that’s the general advice we get to help speed up our bowel. But what if there is far more to it? And actually, the secret to going for a number two every ...

While I fully expect to be at the “butt end” of many comments for this column, I feel compelled to address this topic at the request of several patients. It seems that many geriatric physical ...

Veggies like peas, artichokes, and broccoli help relieve constipation naturally. Pair fiber-rich foods with water and ...

Periodically, we see reports that scientists are closer to developing a pill that would mimic the benefits of exercise. The truth is that no medication or supplement even comes close to exercise for ...

Understanding Constipation and Its Effects Constipation has become increasingly prevalent in modern society, largely due to poor dietary choices, sedentary lifestyles, and stress. This condition ...

It’s not your imagination. Winter really can make it more difficult to go. Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN Wintertime changes in schedules and eating habits can cause constipation. We ...