Are you suffering silently with constipation? Perhaps you have changed your diet, increased fibre and water, exercised, tried herbs or taken medication; yet you are still struggling to go. Constipation can be uncomfortable, distressing and difficult to talk about, but you are not alone. If the usual remedies have not worked, there may be another gentle, natural approach that can help stimulate the bowel and bring much-needed relief. Read on to discover what else you can try.

Although British born and bred, my Caribbean heritage exposed me from an early age to nature’s medicine cabinet. Aloe wasn't just a plant – it was part of the family medicine chest, a living first-aid kit..