A good natural laxative from the health food store is cascara sagrada. I have also been on Amitiza which is for chronic constipation but you need a script from your Dr. Always double check with your Dr. 1st to make sure there is no health issue/medication interference that it could occur when taking something over the counter or from health food store. Even though they are natural the Dr needs to know what your are taking. I use cascara as i need it. Plenty of water! Good luck momof4