An idea I had helps me although not perfectly. Since I learned I have a redundant colon last Dec 2023 I understand why I have had a lifetime of trouble with constipation. I don't do meds because for me best not to. Besides all the constipation meds including natural seem to say "for occasional constipation and not to use more than a week." Of course we can go beyond that if directed by a doctor. To bring osmotic gradient balance (optimal concentrations of electrolytes and non-electrolytes are maintained in cells, body tissues, and in interstitial fluid) I use a combo of Magnesium + Potassium + a bit of salt in the middle of the night along with lots of water during the day to try to keep my longer than usual pipe moist all the way. I start the day with a quart of warm water + prunes and cooked left over squash or sweet potatoes. If I don't have a bowel movement I drink coffee first thing in the morning (I'm not a coffee drinker) With the above natural program I get along most of the time but can resort to smooth move without using any medications daily. This has worked for me for a few months so we will see if I can count on it long term. I also don't drink, smoke and avoid processed foods and grow much of my organic produce and fruits. As you all know the more relaxed we can be the better too, yeah right carrying around this extra pipe.

Beets, @farmersmith