yup, there is a right way to poop
if you find yourself unable to loosen up, here are some things you can do to inspire a 'number two'
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a range of factors contribute to the number of bowel movements you have every week, including your age, weight, sex and level of regular exercise. while there’s no “ideal” number to aim for, though, if you’re having fewer than two or three bowel movements in a week there may be an underlying problem.causes of constipation range from excess stress to side effects from prescription medication to serious illnesses such as cancer. chronic constipation unsolved by home remedies should mean a visit to a doctor.here are a few things you can do to help you loosen up.fibreconstipation is often the result of a low-fibre diet. incorporate foods such as oats, whole-grain bread, rice and beans into your meals as well as vegetables like carrots, beets and broccoli — or for maximum impact, a medium-sized artichoke has 10 grams of fibre. fibre supplement like metamucil or citrucel can also add volume to your stool and help to push it through your intestine.drink wateranother common cause of constipation is dehydration. this one’s pretty simple, but proper hydration is considered about eight cups of water (eight ounces each) a day.laxativesthere are many over-the-counter laxatives. stimulant laxatives are designed to force a bowel movement by squeezing the intestines. osmotic laxatives help fluids move easier through the colon. lubricant laxatives such as mineral oil grease up the walls of your intestines, giving your stool a smoother passage to freedom.stool softenerstool softeners are also readily available at pharmacies, and do exactly what their name suggests — pulling moisture from your stool to make for an easier exit from your body.rectal suppositoryunpleasant, perhaps, but if you’re really hurting this solid form of medication, inserted into your anus, may help. (you’ll also want to buy lubricant.)squatinstead of the usual sit-down poop, try placing your feet on a stool. this helps reduce straining.exercisego for a jog or a light walk around the block. it gets the blood flowing, specifically through your abdomen, which should encourage the long-awaited bm.
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