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Stools are formed in the colon as the colon extracts liquid from the digested food, forming solid pieces which are then eliminated. Stools can be assessed by consistency, color, smell, quantity, and frequency of elimination. Stools should also be checked for blood, mucus, and parasites.

The longer stools sit in your gut, the more they ferment and rot in the steamy, balmy environment of your intestines. Regular elimination prevents toxins from these rotting stools entering your blood stream. Adequate fats, fluids, fiber, salty and sour tastes encourages regular elimination. Avoid foods that cause gas, which disrupts your natural elimination cycle. A healthy routine encourages regular elimination.

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Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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Constipative

CONSTIPATIVE

An herb that binds stools / stops diarrhea. When used in excess, these herbs and foods can cause constipation.

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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High Fiber Laxative

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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Stimulant Laxative

STIMULANT-LAXATIVE

Stimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency. Aka irritant laxativ

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Stool Softener

STOOL-SOFTENER

Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.

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Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie and their 7 kids live in Asheville, NC

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“Hi Morgan, thanks for your comment! You can see lots of stool classifications that might be more related to your experience here: https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/symptoms/Poop/Stool/25Hope you find these more helpful! You can also take our Poop Assessment quiz: https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/body-type/Poop-Quiz"

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