"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Real talk: Feeling bloated or backed up can be very uncomfortable. While constipation might not be a ...

Having a difficult time pooping every morning or passing less than three stools a week? It must be because you are constipated. Consuming fibre-rich foods can make it easier to poop. Fruits, whole ...

If you have trouble going number two, chances are someone will suggest downing a few cups of prune juice or eating a handful of prunes to get things going. It may sound like an old wives tale, but ...

Prune juice, which is made from prunes, or dried plums (Prunus domestica L), may have benefits for digestive and heart health. Many people use prune juice to treat constipation because of its laxative ...

Prunes and prune juice are both effective home remedies for constipation. But they have major health benefits that go beyond the bathroom, dietitians say. "Prunes definitely can be helpful with ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Whatever happened to drinking a glass of prune juice for constipation? -- F.A.D. ANSWER: I think you are referring to a recent column where a reader was taking multiple medications for ...

One of the most trusted fiber remedies for constipation is psyllium. Psyllium comes from the outer shell of seeds from a ...

As wellness trends continue to flood our social media feeds (protein, anyone?), fiber is the latest nutrition source the internet is obsessing over. The best method I’ve tried? Prune juice. Following ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...