If you are considering trying out drinks that claim to be “colon cleanses,” check this out instead. Dr Salhab shares a recipe ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Constipation affects millions of people across the United States and globally. Chronic constipation is highly prevalent and affects approximately 15% of persons in the United States. Studies show that ...

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 ...