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.

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Why Do I Have Large Amounts of Stool Even Though I Don't Eat Much?

Published May,14 2018 | By Sharon Perkins

The amount you eat may not have a lot of impact on how much stool you produce. Many disorders cause large, bulky stools even in people who don't eat a lot.

Is Black Licorice a Laxative?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sharon Perkins

Much of what’s called “licorice” actually contains little to no licorice. Licorice, produced from the roots of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, contains the active ingredient glycyrrhizin, which has properties similar to aldosterone, a hormone released by the adrenal glands to regulate blood pressure.