This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact The Epoch Times Reprints.
A closer look at why constipation happens, how it affects the body, and what actually helps relieve it.
In IBS, the gut’s signals go haywire–normal messages get misinterpreted, and the body responds as if something’s wrong.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition affecting 5 to 10 percent of the global population.