Background. There are several health benefits that honeybee products such as honey,
propolis, and royal jelly claim toward various types of diseases in addition to being food …

Background: Chronic constipation is described as a common complication determined by
difficult and/or rare passage of stool or both. The difference in definition of constipation has …

Enduring misconceptions about the physical effects of fiber in the gut have led to
misunderstandings about the health benefits attributable to insoluble and soluble fiber. This …

METHODS We have conducted a series of systematic reviews on the efficacy of therapy in
IBS and CIC. There have been several systematic reviews of therapy for IBS and CIC …

Constipation is a heterogeneous, polysymptomatic, multifactorial disease. Acute or transient
constipation can be due to changes in diet, travel or stress, and secondary constipation can …

Constipation is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder, with prevalence in the
general population of approximately 20%. In the elderly population the incidence of …

Abstract Constipation affects between 3% and 31% of the adult population. For most affected
persons, minimal or no intervention is required while for others, it can be challenging to treat …

Background Although constipation can be a chronic and severe problem, it is largely treated
empirically. Evidence for the efficacy of some of the older laxatives from well‐designed trials …

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder. It is widely
believed that IBS is caused by a deficient intake of dietary fiber, and most physicians …

Constipation is a common problem in patients with advanced cancer and a significant
source of major morbidity and distress, which is often under-appreciated [1]. Constipation is …