{"id":1604512,"date":"2021-09-15T10:01:18","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T14:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1604512"},"modified":"2022-01-02T23:17:45","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T04:17:45","slug":"the-scoop-on-poop-what-you-need-to-know-about-a-healthy-poo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/the-scoop-on-poop-what-you-need-to-know-about-a-healthy-poo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Scoop on Poop: What You Need to Know about a Healthy Poo"},"content":{"rendered":"

DIVINE X SENOKOT\u00ae<\/h2>\n

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth does it. Our Prime Minister has another kind of constitutional. All of Hollywood\u2019s best and brightest do it too. Everyone poos and it\u2019s time to take the shame out of it and embrace a healthy #2. According to a study done by SENOKOT\u00ae, the # 1 trusted laxative by Canadian shoppers*, 32% of Canadians say they would rather do anything than talk about their poo**. Taking it one step further, 9% of Canadians would rather swim with sharks than talk about their poo!**<\/p>\n

We want to take shame out of the game and share how a healthy poo means a healthy you. You will learn more about what poo is made of, how to tell if your poo is healthy, how you can help maintain regularity and finally, what to do if you, like 52% of Canadians** suffer from occasional constipation.<\/p>\n

What is Poo Made of?<\/h2>\n

According to the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research, the typical bowel movement is 75% water. The other 25% is a mixture of dead and living bacteria, food waste, the undigested parts of foods, typically fibrous foods such as seeds, nuts, corn, and beans, and substances contributed by the intestines and liver, such as mucus and bile.<\/p>\n

Types of Poo<\/h2>\n

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The Bristol Stool Chart, also known as the Meyers Scale, showcases the seven different types of poo. Only two out of the seven types are considered normal. Types three and type four, both sausage shaped, showcase a healthy #2. The chart illustrates everything from constipation (type one and type two) to severe diarrhea. That is why it\u2019s important to check the bowl before you flush.<\/p>\n

The ideal poo is achieved through a healthier lifestyle that includes proper hydration, and a healthy, fibre-rich diet. It is important to note that your poo can be affected by medications including antibiotics and pain killers, stress, chemotherapy and some chronic health conditions. That is why it is important to speak openly (and without shame) to your doctor before starting medications to understand what the common side effects are. You should always call your doctor, for example, if you find blood in your stools or have diarrhea for more than two days without improvement.<\/p>\n

Healthy Poo, Healthy You<\/h2>\n
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There are some very easy ways to help you achieve a healthy poo. They include the following:<\/p>\n