Increasing fiber intake and drinking plenty of fluids can relieve and prevent constipation. Foods such as prunes and fruits are excellent sources of fiber and other nutrients known to assist in ...

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, ...

Foods naturally rich in probiotics, such as kombucha and kefir, host helpful bacteria that help improve gut health and the ...

“Eating a high fiber diet offers many benefits to overall health and has been a go-to recommendation for constipation," said Dr Eirini Dimidi, lead author and Associate Professor in Nutritional ...

Similarly to most FGID, chronic constipation is more commonly diagnosed in female patients (M/F ratio: 1: 2–3) (1, 2). Constipation is a prevalent disorders in Western countries that may affect up to ...

The first-ever evidence-based dietary guidance for adults experiencing chronic constipation has just been released, and you might be surprised by some of the recommendations. Advice like eating a ...

Your digestive system changes as you age. This may make certain types of foods more difficult to digest, including spicy foods, dairy products, and processed foods. The digestive system slows as we ...

Constipation is a frequently reported bowel symptom in the elderly with considerable impact on quality of life and health expenses. Disease-related morbidity and even mortality have been reported in ...