Question: I am looking for a good constipation medicine. I am in my fifties and am experiencing constipation for the first time. Do you have any advice?

Answer: There are many good options regarding constipation medicine out there for people experiencing constipation for the first time. A good option to consider is an all natural herbal remedy.

These remedies are fairly common and work by cleaning out your colon and allowing it to function at its peak performance.

As you age bits of undigested food stick in the colon. Some estimates say that up to fifteen pounds of material can be trapped in the colon.

The herbal supplements work by sweeping out the colon and many also include a fiber supplement that will allow you to be more regular.

You may also want to take a stool softener which is available over the counter in any pharmacy and amy allow stool to pass more quickly.

In addition to the herbal supplement it is a good idea to include more fiber in your diet in any case. There are many foods that are high in fiber and these generally include raw vegetables, fruits, dark breads, and nuts.

Over the counter constipation medicine will help you in the short term in most instances, but a good colon cleansing using an herbal supplement will keep you from becoming constipated in the future. Thank you for your question and we hope this helped.