Talking about body waste is surely not the most pleasant topic to discuss but last week I did just that by sharing about what urine can tell one about their health. If we are discussing number one, surely we must consider number two. With that being said, today’s health focus is bowel movements or if you will the scoop on poop.
Like urine, bowel movements are an important mechanism for removing toxins from the body. The colon serves as a holding tank for waste matter. Scientific and medical research has shown that a proper balance between intestinal bacteria is key to long-term health.
People can have bowel movements as infrequently as three times a week but many health practitioners maintain that it is important to have a bowel movement every day at least twice a day. It is worth taking the time to look at the bowel movement results before you flush. The following chart provides guidance to what is normal, consider shape, size, smell and shade.