Rebuilding Your Digestive System’s Natural Daily Clock
When to stop and get medical care. Some symptoms need a doctor, not a routine. Contact a medical provider promptly if you have severe abdominal pain; fever or persistent vomiting; rectal bleeding or black, tarry stool; unexplained weight loss; a new, unexplained change in bowel habits, especially from age 45 onward; or recent abdominal surgery […]
Why Your High-Stress Lifestyle Is Stalling Your Digestion
When to stop and get medical care. Some symptoms need a doctor, not a routine. Contact a medical provider promptly if you have severe abdominal pain; fever or persistent vomiting; rectal bleeding or black, tarry stool; unexplained weight loss; a new, unexplained change in bowel habits, especially from age 45 onward; or recent abdominal surgery […]
The Moisture Strategy for Constipation: Stop Bulking, Start Lubricating
When to stop and get medical care. Some symptoms need a doctor, not a routine. Contact a medical provider promptly if you have severe abdominal pain; fever or persistent vomiting; rectal bleeding or black, tarry stool; unexplained weight loss; a new, unexplained change in bowel habits, especially from age 45 onward; or recent abdominal surgery […]
Constipation Red Flags: When to Stop Self-Managing and See a Doctor
Which constipation symptoms need medical attention, and which are signals to stop self-managing and see a doctor.
When Fiber Makes Constipation Worse (And What to Do Instead)
More fiber is standard advice for constipation, and for some people it backfires. The soluble and insoluble distinction, and what to do instead.