India, March 9 -- If you have ever gone days without being able to poop, you might have assumed constipation is to blame and reached for products marketed as "colon cleanses" or detox drinks. These quick-fix solutions promise relief, but many of them contain harsh ingredients that your gut may not respond well to. Instead of helping, they can sometimes leave your digestive system even more irritated. The good news is that there are gentler, natural options you can prepare at home that may support digestion more effectively.

Dr Joseph Salhab, a Florida-based gastroenterologist and health content creator who specialises in digestive, liver, pancreatic, and nutritional health, has shared a DIY natural drink that he says works better than ma...