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 ...

Yoga is a mind-body practice that can help with constipation both directly and indirectly. Yoga poses that include abdominal twists and hip openers may help stool move through the digestive tract and ...

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 ...

Constipation is a problem for many of us. But if you’ve noticed that you have even more trouble pooping once winter strikes, it’s not your imagination. “We see more constipation in the winter months ...

Constipation is a common problem, affecting about 15 percent of people worldwide. The condition can become chronic, affecting lifestyle and well-being. A 2020 study from Brazil found that constipation ...

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 ...