Top 10 Natural Laxatives

by Jenn Savedge – Mother Nature Network

Have all of those end-of-year goodies left you feeling a little … clogged up? You may be tempted to search for solutions in your medicine cabinet, but you’ll be glad to know that there are better, more natural ways to relieve your constipation.

Check out these foods that act as natural laxatives:

1. Water. That’s right, drinking plain old water is one of the best ways to soften stools and get things moving again. Aim to drink at least eight cups of water a day.

2. Coconut water. If plain water is too bland, …read more