Drink more water
Eat more fiber
Add fruits and vegetables to meals
Eat prunes or prune juice
Move your body regularly
Try a warm drink in the morning
Use the bathroom when you feel the urge
Keep a regular bathroom schedule
Reduce highly processed foods
Include healthy fats in your diet
Manage stress
Review medications that may cause constipation with a doctor
Use an over-the-counter laxative only as directed
Seek medical care if constipation is severe, persistent, or painful