Constipation: About Digestive Conditions & Issues

  • Constipation is often defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week.
  • Chronic constipation is defined as infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools that persists for several weeks or longer and may require medical attention.
  • See also: Beth Gibbs, Yoga for Healthy Aging, Yoga for Occasional Constipation