Prunes, figs, and exercise are put to the test for constipation.

What about carbonated drinks? See Club Soda for Stomach Pain and Constipation (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/club-soda-for-stomach-pain-and-constipation/).

I previously discussed prunes and constipation in Prunes vs. Metamucil vs. Vegan Diet (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/prunes-vs-metamucil-vs-vegan-diet/).

What else can prunes do? See Prunes for Osteoporosis (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/prunes-for-osteoporosis/).

And what is The Best Poop Position for Constipation? Watch the video to find out! (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-poop-position-for-constipation/)

Can we do anything else for IBS? Check out:
• Kiwifruit for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/kiwifruit-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome/)
• Cayenne Pepper for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Indigestion (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/cayenne-pepper-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome-and-chronic-indigestion/)
• How to Diagnose Gluten Intolerance (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-diagnose-gluten-intolerance/)
• Peppermint Oil for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/peppermint-oil-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome/)
• Ginger for Nausea, Menstrual Cramps, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/ginger-nausea-menstrual-cramps-irritable-bowel-syndrome/)
• Fiber vs. Low FODMAP for SIBO Symptoms (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/fiber-vs-low-fodmap-for-sibo-symptoms)
• Fasting for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/fasting-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome)

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