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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Groundbreaking new guidelines from King’s College London challenge long-held beliefs about fiber, prunes, and other so-called ...
Want to hear a fun festive fact? “Christmas constipation” is pretty common, because, the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation ...
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 ...
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 ...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can lead to a variety of digestive symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, and diarrhea. For many people, CKD can also lead to constipation. There are a few different ...
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 ...