Relieving Constipation: Best Foods, Remedies, and Stool Softeners

Relieving constipation in adults and babies often involves dietary interventions like prune juice, olive oil, and fiber powders. Learn the differences between laxatives and stool softeners for safe, effective relief.

The Difference Between a Laxative & Stool Softener

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Daniel Schellenger Jr.

Your body relies on the nutrients from the foods you eat for survival. Mechanical and chemical processes break food down into molecules that are absorbed through your intestines, and the resulting waste is eliminated during a bowel movement.

Daniel Schellenger Jr. started writing in 1992 with his first publication in an EMS trade magazine. Over his 16 years in public safety, he has published in professional magazines, including "Disaster Recovery Journal" and "EMS Magazine." Awards include a certificate of achievement by the Emergency Management Institute, and he is currently pursuing a degree in emergency management at the University of Colorado at Denver.