constipation

What to eat when you haven’t pooped in days, according to dietitians

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What to eat when you haven’t pooped in days, according to dietitians

Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, MS, RDN Recipe photo: Jen Causey. Design EatingWell. Key points Constipation is surprisingly common, affecting up to 20% of us on a regular basis. Dietitians say prunes, kiwi and flax seeds can help. You can also drink coffee, warm water or kefir. Staying hydrated, chewing your food well, and exercising … Read more

Gastroenterologists urge people over 50 to start doing this every morning

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Gastroenterologists urge people over 50 to start doing this every morning

Age may teach you to trust your gut, but gastroenterologists say our actual gut health can change as we age—and that’s what matters. “A healthy gut microbiome, the community of microorganisms in the digestive tract, plays a vital role in digestion, metabolism and immunity,” says Dr. Jonathan D. Weinberger, MD,a gastroenterologist at Hackensack University Medical … Read more