Constipation is a medical condition where a person is unable to pass bowel movements for at least one week or passes a scanty amount less than three times. Signs include rectal bleeding, anal fissures from hard stool, lower abdominal discomfort, and straining during bowel movements. The document provides information on natural and homeopathic remedies for constipation such as increasing fiber, water, and exercise as well as taking probiotics, herbal laxatives, magnesium citrate, and various homeopathic medicines. It also includes contact information for a homeopath, Francine Kanter, who provides classical homeopathic treatment for constipation in Ormond Beach, Florida.