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 ...

Dates help relieve constipation because they have both soluble and insoluble fiber. Sorbitol in dates draws water into the colon, which helps soften stools. Eating dates in moderation means including ...

Eating high-fiber foods like whole grains and legumes helps relieve constipation. Drinking plenty of water can soften dry stools and improve digestion. Abdominal massage and regular exercise are other ...

Bananas contain fiber that helps make stools softer and easier to pass. Eating a banana daily can support digestion and the gut microbiome. Green bananas have more resistant starch, which is ...

We all have a cluster of veins around the anal canal. Trouble can occur when they swell and become irritated, causing either an internal or external hemorrhoid. Consider a laxative. Straining on the ...

A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect kidney function. The results point toward gut-based, mitochondria-boosting ...