I’ll never forget that miserable week in college when I hadn’t had a proper bowel movement in five days. Living on ramen noodles and energy drinks finally caught up with me, and I felt absolutely ...

Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our lives, ...

Flaxseed for constipation is a remedy that works for some people. Anyone wishing to try flaxseed to relieve constipation can add it to their food or use it in supplement form. Flaxseed, also called ...

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 ...

Different forms of magnesium, such as citrate and sulfate, can soften stool and improve bowel frequency. Getting regular physical activity, eating enough fiber, and hydrating can also help relieve ...

New guidelines on what to eat and drink if you have chronic (long-term) constipation have been making news in recent days. Much of the media coverage of the British Dietetic Association’s guidelines ...

Cottage cheese is a fresh, curdled cheese with a mild flavor and a creamy, lumpy consistency. As a high fat, low fiber food, it has the potential to cause or contribute to constipation. Constipation ...