stress and gut healthWritten ByPartha Nandi, MD

You can be sure of some things, and knowing how to poop is probably one of them, but there’s a good chance you’re doing it wrong. Yes, you read that correctly: you are probably pooping wrong. Don’t worry; Dr. Nandi is here to help you have the best poop of your life.

Eat Real Foods

To poop like a pro, you’ve got to eatΒ realΒ foods and lots of them. Plants give your body the fiber to make a stool, so shoot for at least nine servings a day of dark, leafy greens, root vegetables, and fresh fruits. Eat healthy proteins like organic meat, eggs, fish, shellfish, and dairy to keep your bowel muscles strong and functioning. Healthy fats keep your intestines lubricated and make pooping more effortless and more comfortable, so you’re getting enough avocados, olives, coconut oil, or raw butter to keep things sailing smoothly.

Keep Hydrated

Although poop may not seem like it has much water, a healthy stool is 75% water. If you want to have the best poop ever, you betterΒ drink a lot of waterΒ to keep your body hydrated. The body needs water to make poop, and it’s also necessary to move the stool through the intestines and out the other side. Without enough water, you’re bound to get bound up.

Get a New Position

The human body is designed to squat while pooping, which everyone did until the modern sitting toilet became popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. When you sit on the pot, muscles pull on the rectum, causing it to kink. It makes it harder to get things flowing and empty your bowels. It causes strain on the rectum, anus, and anal lining and leads to pooping problems like hemorrhoids, hernias, and diverticular diseases. Instead of pitching your pot and digging a hole in the backyard, consider one of the many types of stools available to help you get in the proper position for pooping while still enjoying the luxury of an indoor flushing toilet.

Time It Right

In today’s world, people are rushed from one thing to another, and that stress and constant hustle follow them into the bathroom. Instead of rushing through your time on the toilet, develop a consistent morning routine that includes 15 minutes of sitting on the pot. By reading a magazine or doing a puzzle, you will soon train your body to wake up at the same time every day.

Get Moving

If you want to get things moving the right way, you’ve got to start moving. Exercise stimulates the body’s nervous system and helps your gut and intestines work together to create and expel poop. There’s no reason to start hitting the gym every day, as a simple 30-minute walk or yoga can do wonders for your digestion and give you the best poop you’ve ever had.

If you’re ready to be your health hero, it’s time to learn how to poop the best way possible. It will make you feel better and allow your body to function at its best.

Partha’s Rx

  • Eat a variety of healthy foods, including veggies, fruits, healthy fats, and protein
  • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
  • Get up and get moving, exercising at least three to five days a week
  • Build a morning routine that includes 15 minutes for pooping
  • Poop in a squat position to help align the body for proper pooping

About the author

Partha Nandi, MD

Partha Nandi M.D., F.A.C.P. is the creator and host of the internationally syndicated medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi.

A practicing physician and a renowned international speaker, his appearances include TEDx, college commencements, numerous charity functions, premier medical meetings such as Digestive Disease Week, and nationally syndicated television programs such as The Katie Couric Show.

Dr. Nandi has partnered with the Ministry of Health in multiple countries, including Jamaica and India, and has collaborated with The World Health Organization in multiple areas throughout the globe, Dr. Nandi delivers passionate and inspiring talks to diverse audiences.

He continues to travel internationally for conferences and symposia, meeting with global health leaders on his quest to improve health care quality, access, and to empower people across the world β€œTo Be Your Own Health Hero.”

DrNandi@AskDrNandi.com

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