Even though cannabis slows the movement of the digestive system, research suggests cannabis is still an effective treatment for constipation. Cannabis, also referred to as “marijuana,” is a ...

Grapes are a great two-for-one punch in battling constipation. “Grapes have a lot of fiber, and they also have a lot of water,” says Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., author of The Little Book of ...

It’s a fact of life: What goes in must come out. When you're dealing with a bout of constipation, though, you know that sometimes this can take ages. And while laxatives can help, they can ...

M.D., a board-certified gastroenterologist with Atlantic Coast Gastroenterology, a division of Allied Digestive Health, for her top supplement recommendations for constipation. She says the ...

Can Magnesium Help With Constipation? Most of us will experience constipation at some point in our lives. It’s the most common digestive complaint and the reason for millions of doctor visits ...

Constipation means having hard, dry bowel movements or passing stool fewer than three times a week. It can be caused by things like your diet, medications, whether you are pregnant, or just a ...

Chronic Constipation: What Is It? The definition of chronic constipation varies among different people. For some people, chronic constipation means infrequent bowel movements for weeks at a time.

It’s normal to have an occasional bout of constipation. Uncomfortable as it may be, this usually resolves within a few days. But the problem may be chronic — and require some action — if you ...

For a health problem that strikes around four million people in the US and is common across all ages, constipation is rarely talked about. But having infrequent or painful bowel movements is ...

Many people want to avoid taking medications. Experts weigh in on what else works. Credit...Tonje Thilesen for The New York Times Supported by By Trisha Pasricha Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a ...