constipation
Health
This Vitamin Could Play a Major Role in How Well You Poop
A new study found a link between vitamin B1 and good gut motility.
Nutrition
3 Signs You’re Eating Too Much Fiber (That Aren’t Just Going to the Bathroom)
The benefits of this nutrient are major, but overdoing it can come with some consequences.
Health
Yes, You Can Probably Poop Better. Here’s How
A few small steps can make your toilet time smoother, faster, and more comfortable.
Nutrition
Are Prunes Really the Natural Constipation Remedy They’re Cracked Up to Be?
Plus how many a day is *too* many for your gut to handle.
Food
How Can Fiber Make Both Diarrhea and Constipation Better?!
There’s one specific kind that can play double doody.
Digestive Health
What to Know About SIBO, the Controversial Gut Condition That’s Tough to Diagnose
New tests are making it quicker to ID than ever—but not all doctors trust the results.
Health
5 Little Things GI Docs Do Each Day for Better Gut Health
If you want to feel more energized, poop better, and ward off long-term problems, take their advice.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Everything to Know About Hypnotherapy for IBS, Which Experts Say Is a Legit Treatment
If your symptoms get way worse when you’re stressed, this might work for you.
Health
3 Simple Tips to Ward Off Travel Constipation and Poop Freely on Vacation
Because no one wants to spend their time in paradise straining on the toilet.
Health
How Long Is Too Long to Sit on the Toilet?
Experts say crossing a certain minute mark is bad for your butt.
Health
How to Deal If You’re Trapped in an Agonizing Constipation-Diarrhea Cycle
Plus, why your gut might be spiraling in the first place.
Fitness
8 Yoga Poses That’ll Help You Poop (After Class, Hopefully)
A routine won’t be a magic bullet, but it can make your bathroom trips a little smoother.
Diarrhea
8 Reasons You Might See Blood in Your Poop—And When to See a Doctor About It
Is it hemorrhoids? IBD? Something even more serious? We’ve got answers.
Crapshoot
4 Remedies for Constipation That Won’t Accidentally Give You Diarrhea
Not being able to poop sucks, but you also don’t want to go too hard in the other direction.
Diarrhea
5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After an Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Diagnosis
The condition can cause all sorts of mayhem in the digestive tract.
Health
6 Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy Constipation
Forcing it is one of the worst things you can do.
Food
What’s the Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber?
Yep, there are TWO different types of fiber.