Earl Pitts did a fascinating essay on the subject this past Friday, it's a topic we don't like to discuss but it must be a big one because there sure are a lot of products on the market designed to help you deal with it. From yogurt with microorganisms to chocolate flavored pills to good old prune juice, it seems like all of God's Children are having trouble going,,,, you know...that kind of going.

What's "normal" varies from person to person. Some people go 3 times a day; others, 3 times a week. Although having a bowel movement once a day is common, it's fine to skip a few days without one.

Before you fall victim to some infomercial scam or eat something that is going to have you spending more time on the throne than Prince Charles why don't you get a few facts.

(via Slideshow: Myths and Facts About Constipation.)

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