Constipation

What it is
Adding soluble and insoluble fibre to normalise stool and feed gut bacteria.

Why it might help
Soluble fibre, especially psyllium, is well-supported for both constipation and diarrhoea-predominant IBS.

What it is
Deliberate fluid and electrolyte intake rather than drinking only when thirsty.

Why it might help
Dehydration is a well-established trigger for headache, fatigue, constipation, dizziness and cramps.

What it is
Low-intensity, regular movement that keeps joints, gut and mood working.

Why it might help
One of the most consistently effective interventions across pain, mood, sleep, digestion and fatigue conditions.

What it is
Live-culture foods that shift gut bacteria toward a calmer, better-functioning balance.

Why it might help
Trials support fermented foods and specific probiotic strains for bloating, IBS and antibiotic-related diarrhoea.

What it is
Retraining the muscles that control bladder, bowel and pelvic support.

Why it might help
First-line evidence-based treatment for stress incontinence and several pelvic pain conditions.

What it is
Changing when and how much you eat, which often matters more than what you eat.

Why it might help
Late, large meals are a well-documented trigger for reflux, poor sleep and night-time symptoms.

What it is
Hands-on manual therapy for tissue tension and referred symptoms.

What it is
Re-timing light, food and sleep so your body clock stops working against you.

What it is
Change the surroundings that keep triggering the symptom.

What it is
Test first, then correct the specific deficiency instead of guessing at supplements.

What it is
Stacking several small changes at once instead of testing one at a time.

What it is
Attention training that lowers symptom intensity and reactivity.

What it is
Simple natural inputs - light, food, minerals, movement - with real trial support.

What it is
Pharmacy options you can buy today for fast, short-term relief while slower approaches build.

What it is
A graded, assessed exercise programme rather than generic stretches.

What it is
What conventional medicine can offer when self-managed approaches have not worked.

What it is
Talking-therapy techniques that reduce symptom impact even when the cause stays.

What it is
Heat, cold and water therapies that shift blood flow, pain signalling and recovery.

What it is
Local heat that increases blood flow, relaxes muscle and softens blockages.

Why it might help
Standard first-line care for muscle spasm, blocked ducts, styes and menstrual cramps.

What it is
Ayurveda matches routine, food and oils to your constitution.

What it is
Breathing patterns that calm the nervous system and change pain and stress signalling.

What it is
Plant medicines with active compounds that target the mechanism behind the symptom.

What it is
Free kitchen-and-bathroom fixes people reach for first.

What it is
A gentle, well-absorbed form of magnesium that relaxes muscles and supports sleep.

Why it might help
Meta-analyses support magnesium for migraine prevention and muscle cramps; sleep evidence is promising but smaller.

What it is
Digital health and hardware that measures or stimulates rather than medicates.

What it is
Sensory and energy practices. Evidence is thin, but many people report real relief.

What it is
Highly diluted preparations chosen by symptom picture. Evidence is weak - included for completeness and clearly labelled.

What it is
Traditional Chinese Medicine treats the pattern behind the symptom, not just the symptom.