Some experts recommend using a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit with four electrodes placed on your lower abdomen and back for constipation relief. But research has revealed ...

Laxatives can be a helpful tool when used correctly, providing relief for those struggling with occasional constipation. However, the convenience and immediate results of laxatives can lead some to ...

While it may not be the most glamorous subject to talk about, some people may encounter times when their bodies require a bit of assistance in the bowel movement department. And one solution people ...

The U.S. now has a shortage of medications to promote bowel movements—namely laxatives. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Well, this is quite a movement, in more ways than one. Apparently, ...

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Key Takeaways Dates help relieve constipation because they have both soluble and insoluble fiber.Sorbitol in dates draws water into the colon, which helps ...

Milk of magnesia can provide quick relief from constipation by drawing water from the body into the bowels, which softens the stool. It can start working within 30 minutes to 6 hours. Milk of magnesia ...

American's reliance on laxatives has spurned a nationwide shortage. But there are several other ways to produce free-flowing bowel movements in the meantime. One of the trendiest constipation ...

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Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...