Drinking enough fluids
Walking or exercising regularly
Going to the bathroom when you feel the urge
Keeping a regular meal schedule
Prunes and prune juice can also help some people because they provide fiber and sorbitol, which can draw water into the bowel.
What About Honey, Olive Oil, or Black Radish Juice?
These are sometimes promoted as natural constipation remedies, but the evidence is not equally
strong.
Honey may have a mild osmotic effect in some people, and olive oil may be easy to include in a balanced diet, but neither is a proven replacement for fiber, fluids, movement, or appropriate laxative treatment.
Black radish juice has much less evidence as a standard constipation treatment.
When Constipation NeedsMedical Attention
See a healthcare professional if constipation is:
New and persistent
Severe
Associated with blood in the stool
Accompanied by unexplained weight loss
