Having some trouble getting your bowels to move? You're not alone. Constipation—which is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week, hard and dry stools, and stools that are painful ...

Pelvic floor exercises may help constipation. Pelvic floor exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor, which may help support bowel movements. Issues with the pelvic floor muscles and nerves may cause ...

Constipation happens to us all. In fact, 16% of Americans and one-third of older adults suffer from chronic constipation. Difficulty passing stool and the pain that comes with it are responsible for ...

If you’re dealing with the uncomfortable symptoms of constipation, or infrequent bowel movements, you may be wondering what you can do to get things moving again. In addition to making dietary changes ...

Constipation is more common than you might think. Nearly 16-20% of people in the U.S. experience constipation, dealing with infrequent, difficult, or painful bowel movements that lead to bloating, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Following a high protein diet without enough fiber may lead to constipation. Increasing fiber intake, drinking plenty of fluids, and regular exercise, may help prevent or relieve constipation. Protein ...