Experts weigh in on the viral claim that eating a whole orange, slathered in cinnamon and cayenne pepper, can induce a bowel movement in minutes A viral video claims to cure constipation with oranges.
Q: Is there a way to cure my constipation without taking laxatives or prescription medications every day? A: This is one of the most common questions I get asked as a gastroenterologist, and I ...
Constipation occurs when an individual experiences difficult or no bowel movements for a few days, often resulting in strained passage of stool. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive ...
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 ...
Groundbreaking new guidelines from King’s College London challenge long-held beliefs about fiber, prunes, and other so-called ...
Rubbing your hands together along a certain pressure point may help you have a bowel movement. An acupuncturist demonstrated the simple trick on TikTok, and other users tried it with success. Pregnant ...
Colleen Stinchcombe is a health, environment, and outdoor recreation writer based near Seattle, WA. In addition to Health, her work has been published by SELF, Outside Online, Sierra Magazine, Lonely ...
Want to hear a fun festive fact? “Christmas constipation” is pretty common, because, the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation ...
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), ...
Constipation is a common digestive complaint. Most bouts of constipation are short-term, or “acute.” However, some people experience long-term symptoms, known as chronic constipation. Chronic ...
Constipation and other gastrointestinal (GI) issues are common among autistic people. However, medical treatments and a high fiber diet can help people manage constipation. Autism spectrum disorder ...