Peanut butter does not tend to cause constipation, and the fiber it contains may actually help someone poop. However, the type of peanut butter and other factors may impact a person’s bowel movements.

Q. I have a time-tested homemade laxative recipe I would like to share with your readers. Combine 1 cup chopped pitted prunes, 1 cup chopped pitted dates and 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Simmer until the ...

Peanut butter is a high fiber food, so it’s more likely to relieve constipation rather than cause it. Peanut butter is a popular and versatile spread. This nutritious food is often enjoyed in ...

Constipation remedies such as increasing fiber intake and performing a colonic massage may help move things along. Sometimes, you may need a laxative, suppository, or enema. Constipation occurs when ...

I usually open this newsletter with a personal story — but this week’s topic is constipation, so I’ll spare you. A lot of us fret about our regularity. But constipation is defined as fewer than three ...