Complementary therapies for treating irritable bowel syndrome with constipation include exercise, probiotics, peppermint oil ...
Periodically, we see reports that scientists are closer to developing a pill that would mimic the benefits of exercise. The truth is that no medication or supplement even comes close to exercise for ...
Yoga is a mind-body practice that can help with constipation both directly and indirectly. Yoga poses that include abdominal ...
I recently presented a clinical scenario about a patient of mine named Brenda, in Constipation and Cramping: A Slam-Dunk Diagnosis? This 35-year-old woman came to me with symptoms that had been going ...
Constipation is no longer just an elderly concern, with doctors reporting a sharp rise among young adults due to stress, poor ...
While I fully expect to be at the “butt end” of many comments for this column, I feel compelled to address this topic at the request of several patients. It seems that many geriatric physical ...
Constipation is a problem with passing stool. How often you poop is different for each person. Some people poop several times a day and others poop only a few times a week. Passing fewer than three ...