Abstract: Methods for treating a patient having constipation, the methods including consuming first, a prescribed daily first diet upon waking from sleep that can include specified: a liquid, an oil, a fruit, a vegetable, a first main meal, or a combination thereof; consuming second, a prescribed daily second diet including a salad, oil, and water; consuming third, a prescribed daily second main meal contemporaneously with consuming the salad, or at least 60 to 90 minutes after consuming the salad; consuming fourth, at least a minimum portion of additional water, after waiting a minimum of 45 minutes from consuming the salad, or after waiting 60 to 90 minutes after a main meal, or both; and then exercising or a sedentary waiting, for a period of time, while consuming additional water.