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Here's What the Consistency and Color of Your Poop Reveals About Your Health
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August 23, 2017 04:14 PM
Poop is natural; every organism does it. It's a product of your digestive system and therefore is a great indicator of how your GI tract is doing. Eating healthy results in a different poop consistency and look than poop from someone who is sedentary or eating an unhealthy diet. Poop can also change color. It should be light to dark brown but can turn out green, red or black. Some of these colors are due to food intake but others can be more warning signs about health. Key Takeaways:
"Do not panic if you see red poop, it may because of the beetroot or red food color." Read more: http://www.india.com/lifestyle/heres-what-the-consistency-and-color-of-your-poop-reveals-about-your-health-2417142/
(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=5167) What Your Poop Odor Means
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June 16, 2017 11:14 AM
What your poop smells like may seem like a funny concept but in reality it reflects your overall health. There is a chart called the Bristol Stool Chart that helps doctors diagnose patients based on their poops appearance. Just like with odd poop appearance, any sort of odd poop smell can mean something very serious and if you notice your poop is worse than normal, you should see a healthcare representative as soon as possible. Read more: What Your Poop Odor Means
(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=4843) 6 Natural Ways To Make You Poop More And Ease Constipation
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April 30, 2017 08:44 AM
Constipation is a very common problem with many causes. Some of these causes include poor diet, hormonal imbalance, not drinking enough fluids, and overuse of laxatives. People tend to use over-the-counter stool softeners and laxatives to avoid or cure constipation but these medications mask symptoms and may cause worse problems in the future. Adverse health effects of constipation include pain and discomfort, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures. Anal fissures are more severe than hemorrhoids and involve an actual tearing of tissue and can be very difficult to treat. Natural ways to ease constipation include adding more fiber, drinking plenty of water, more physical activity, coconut oil, and certain herbs and teas. Everyone is different, so if one method does not work incorporate more than one lifestyle or diet change and try to avoid use of laxatives. Read more: 6 Natural Ways To Make You Poop More And Ease Constipation
(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=4508) What an expert eats to boost his good gut bacteria
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April 29, 2017 02:14 PM
A British health website has a piece about what to eat to increase the level of good bacteria in a person's digestive system. The writer cites a genetics professor who is engaged in a project to map the bacteria in a person. The professor states that people are much more aware of the need to eat foods to help the right bacteria grow. He is working on a project where a person's poop is analyzed to determine that bacteria he or she needs. The professor swears by kefir. Key Takeaways:
"Basically every disease we've looked at so far that's been associated with microbes, if you have a disease, you have lower diversity." Read more: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/healthy-eating/news/a27986/what-to-eat-gut-bacteria/
(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=4504) Top 3 Best Smoothie Recipes for a Good Poop
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April 29, 2017 02:14 PM
An alternative health website contains a feature on smoothies for pooping. The writer recommends making and consuming organic smoothies instead of buying over the counter medications. The feature has a recipe for a smoothie to drink in case a person is constipated. The main ingredients are prunes and apples. In the case of a smelly poop, a smoothie made with lemon and cucumber may help. A smoothie with oats, Kefir, and yogurt is supposed to treat diarrhea. Read more: Top 3 Best Smoothie Recipes for a Good Poop
(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=4502) 5 Body Odors You Should Never Ignore
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April 29, 2017 08:44 AM
A website for women's health has a piece about body odors. The piece contends that certain odors are indications of illnesses. For example, a fruity breath might mean diabetes, while bad breath might be a sign of sleep apnea. Feet that smell bad might indicate athlete's foot. Smelly poop could be a sign of intolerance to lactose, while smelly urine could signal an infection. The feature is illustrated with several photos or graphics. There are several embedded links in the story. Key Takeaways:
"Lactose intolerance is fairly common: In fact, an estimated 65 percent of people have trouble digesting dairy, according to the National Institutes of Health." Read more: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/body-odors-signal-health-problems?internal_recirc=outbrain_af
(https://vitanetonline.com:443/forums/Index.cfm?CFApp=1&Message_ID=4501) The Scoop About Healthy Poop
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November 05, 2016 03:54 PM
Is your Poop healthy? There are signs that indicate that it is healthy and those that indicate that it is not. Do you know what those signs are? It is a hard subject to talk about for some, but it is important that you have the scoop on Poop! For the information important to know about your Poop and signs that it is healthy, this article is written just for you. Key Takeaways:
"If an infection is in the lower intestines or colon, then the blood in your stool is going to be red. If you find black blood, then the blood has oxidized and is from higher up in your digestive tract" Reference:
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