Poop
Medical Diagnoses That Require Swabbing Your Own Poop – Health Digest
GI bleeding happens when there’s blood loss from any part of your digestive system, which goes from the esophagus and stomach all the way down to the small intestine, colon, rectum, and anus (via the Cleveland Clinic). Detecting blood in stool is vital for detecting GI bleeding, and even more so is noting the color […]
We Tried The Internet’s DIY Squatty Potty To Poop Instantly. Here’s How It Went – Health Digest
The Squatty Potty and its imitators found out something that proctologists, gastroenterologists, and human physiologists already knew–that the toilet isn’t great for your bowel health. When you’re standing, there’s a 90-degree bend between your rectum and your anus that keeps in your poop. When you sit down, this angle increases to 100 degrees, making it […]
What Happens To Your Poop When You Stop Eating Red Meat – Health Digest
Fiber makes you poop. It’s what pulls water into your stools to give them that soft and bulky texture and it also allows for easier passage of waste through and out of your system. Red meat does not contain fiber. Stopping red meat consumption might (hopefully) mean you’re adding fiber-rich sources of protein to your […]
When You Eat Avocado Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Poop – Health Digest
Your poop color can be influenced by what you eat and avocados are one of those foods that can turn your stools green. Other foods that can cause green poop include leafy greens, matcha, herbs, apples, green grapes, and green food coloring. Additionally, avocados are considered great for your gut health, per a 2021 study published in […]
The Breakfast Mistake That’s Making It Harder To Poop – Health Digest
You might be inclined to skip breakfast because you’re trying intermittent fasting, but this could be stopping your digestive system if you’re not careful. When you eat something, the reflex that signals for you to poop kicks in. This reflex is also more active in the morning hours, which is why eating breakfast will make […]
The Weird Reason Sugar-Free Foods Make You Poop – Health Digest
People with digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Chron’s disease, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), or candida overgrowth should be especially careful when consuming foods labeled “sugar-free.” A 2017 study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition found that polyols, which are also naturally found in plants, can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, flatulence, and laxative effects in people with IBS. According […]
What Happens To Your Poop When You Die? – Health Digest
Once death occurs, any constricted muscles immediately relax — and the bowel muscles are no exception, explains the Cleveland Clinic. As a result, stool may be released from the body. But exactly how much stool can we expect to be discharged? Jeff Jorgenson, director of Seattle-based funeral home Elemental Cremation and Burial, told Women’s Health that […]
Do This With Your Broccoli To Help You Poop Instantly – Health Digest
Sulforaphane is in its inactive form in vegetables like broccoli and kale. It becomes active when it meets with the plant’s enzymes which are part of its defense system. The process of chopping your broccoli releases these enzymes and transforms the inactive form into sulforaphane, as does chewing your broccoli. However, you’ll want to eat […]
Drinking Milk Can Have An Unexpected Effect On The Color Of Your Poop – Health Digest
If you’re a fan of milk, you might notice that your poop appears more yellow-brown in color (via Cara Care). In fact, the excretion of yellow poop is often a regular occurrence for young babies. Bright yellow poop, as well as mustard-yellow poop, are both normal for breast-fed infants, explains Healthline. The only exception may […]
What Happens To Your Poop When You Eat Cheese Every Day – Health Digest
Loose stools are also a concern when you consume cheese, especially if you’re lactose intolerant. When undigested lactic acid sits in your digestive tract, it can lead to cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and general gastrointestinal discomfort. Nausea and vomiting can be symptoms too. Lactose intolerance is a lot more common than you think. In fact, […]