After eating your last bite of what you swear is the most delicious cheesecake you have ever had, it travels through your body into the digestive system. Here, it is broken up into its separate nutrients and absorbed into your blood, muscles, and cells to nourish you as fuel for your body.…
After a heavy meal, many of us complain of feeling too full, like our stomach is tight and protruding. After certain meals (I’m looking at you Mexican food), we may also feel like we have a bubbly stomach and, well, gassy.…
First of all, let’s get all the giggles out. A poop tracker. Understandably, healthcare professionals will rarely say the word “poop”. It will mostly be referred to as stool or feces. However, for babies/parents/kids/adults all alike, the word “poop” will be used.…
Gut health is the balance of microorganisms of many parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Various organs such as the esophagus, stomach and intestines work together to allow us to eat and digest food without discomfort. The gut microbiome is the home base for the bacteria in the digestive tract.…
There are many different factors that cause you to feel tired. Stress (work or family-related), lack of sleep (obviously), poor diet and exercise, etc. If you experience chronic fatigue that is an indication of some type of health concern. If you have experienced unusual fatigue or gut concerns, you may have heard of SIBO fatigue.…
We have all been stressed at one point in our life. It is a feeling we get of emotional or physical tension making us feel frustrated, angry, scared, or nervous. One of the most common ways we feel stressed is during our fight-flight response which is a common response in our body when facing adversity or an ultimatum.…
Have Blood in Stool?
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are a cluster of pillow-like veins which lie under the mucous membranes that go around the lowest area of the rectum and the anus. Hemorrhoids are a condition that develops when those veins become swollen.…
Bowel movements offer valuable information about our digestive health. Using a stool tracker to analyze your poop habits might seem unnecessary. However, this simple habit can greatly improve your gut health and eating habits.
Regular bowel movements are an indication of a healthy lifestyle.…
Irritable bowel syndrome, often abbreviated as IBS, refers to a number of gastrointestinal manifestations that can occur on a long-term basis (chronic condition). One may experience diarrhea or constipation, as well as abdominal pain, bloating and cramps. Medication can alleviate discomfort, but it’s crucial to recognize that the condition can be effectively managed through a tailored diet.…
The stool can provide valuable information on our general health. Analyzing the shape, texture, and frequency of bowel movements can help you decide if you need lifestyle changes or reveal potential red flags that suggest underlying medical issues. Using a bowel movement tracker, you can keep track of the number of stools, enter information about their quality and appearance, as well as keep a diary of associated manifestations.…