Oftentimes constipation is more than just a minor inconvenience—it can be downright painful and trigger uncomfortable bloating and cramping. Sure, there are a bounty of constipation prevention options ...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can an orange a day keep the constipation at bay? A woman on Instagram claimed in a viral video that eating an entire orange — peel included — can cure ...

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When you feel constipated or backed up, several at-home strategies can help you find quick relief now and encourage more bowel regularity over time. Some remedies can help encourage a bowel movement ...

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Eating an orange with its peel is not a guaranteed ...

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 ...