Whether you’re totally backed up or just feeling a little sluggish, moving your body can help to get things going. While any movement is great, gut-health dietitians say walking is a top choice. It ...

The Squatty Potty encourages a more natural squatting position for easier bowel movements. It’s easy to use and supports more effective bowel movements with less straining. Eating enough fiber, ...

Drink lots of water. Dr. Stein says that “plenty of hydration” will help lower the risk of constipation. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that men aim to ...

A cup of coffee does more than perk you up—it can help get things moving, too. But timing matters if you want the best ...

Stuck in pur-gut-ory? You’re not alone. While chronic stomach issues are worth getting checked out, a bit of bathroom bottleneck from time to time is normal — if not wildly unpleasant. The good news ...

To help you get in more fiber, fluids and starch so you can poop regularly, we recommend eating more green peas. Read on to learn why these dietitians say peas are the best vegetable to help relieve ...

Time to call for backup. There are few sensations as uncomfortable as being blocked up, feeling like there’s a bowling ball in your belly, only to come up empty after taking several hopeful trips to ...