The body doesn't make foul odors. Odorous stool implies food is rotting and fermenting in the gut. Poop starts to rot when it sits too long in the gut (constipation). When you cannot absorb the nutrients from your food (malabsorption, Vata), the bacteria in your gut proliferate. Kapha people have foul stools after eating too many rich, gooey foods like wheat, dairy, and meat.

DIET REMEDIES FOR 'FOUL ODOROUS STOOL'

Roots

Carrot

How does Carrot affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Greens

Kale

How does Kale affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Grains

Oats / Oatmeal

How does Oats / Oatmeal affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Spices

Thyme (fresh)

How does Thyme (fresh) affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
We will use this information to better predict food that helps you.

HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'FOUL ODOROUS STOOL'

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DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.

AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.

V = VATA, P = PITTA, K = KAPHA

BIOCHARACTERISTIC	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
DIFFICULT ABOUT DIFFICULT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest. LEARN MORE ABOUT DIFFICULT	AVOID DIFFICULT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE FOUL ODOROUS STOOL	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you need to decrease Difficult to digest foods.
HOT ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOT	AVOID HOT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE FOUL ODOROUS STOOL	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Hot' guna.
TOXIC ABOUT TOXIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. LEARN MORE ABOUT TOXIC	AVOID TOXIC FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE FOUL ODOROUS STOOL	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna.
HEAVY ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight. LEARN MORE ABOUT HEAVY	AVOID HEAVY FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE FOUL ODOROUS STOOL	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Heavy' guna.
PUNGENT ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper. LEARN MORE ABOUT PUNGENT	AVOID PUNGENT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE FOUL ODOROUS STOOL	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Pungent' taste.
SOUR ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic. LEARN MORE ABOUT SOUR	AVOID SOUR FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE FOUL ODOROUS STOOL	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sour' taste.

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SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE CAUSES

ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 1

If you have symptoms in this category, your body is sending you a warning sign. Since digestion is so metabolically intensive and sensitive to stress and emotions, the earliest warning signs of imbalance usually appear in the digestive tract first. You may have gas and bloating, for example, or acid reflux. Ayurveda recommends paying careful, close attention to warning signs. They indicate that an imbalance is starting to accumulate. Correct these warning signs before they accumulate further and weaken your body's resistance. This is usually accomplished by removing diet and lifestyle habits that aggravate your imbalanced doshas and biocharacteristics.

REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

Biocharacteristics of the 9,495 People Reporting Foul odorous stool

Risk Factors of Foul odorous stool

People who reported the symptoms below were also more likely to report Foul odorous stool. Overall, 25.22% of 27,271 surveyed reported Foul odorous stool.

Complications of Reporting Foul odorous stool

The Color of Your Poop
	Green Stool
	Yellow Stool
	Brown Stool
	Orange Stool
	Gray/Tan Stool
	Bloody / Tarry Stool

The Shape of Your Poop
Type 1		Separate hard lumps, like nuts or rabbit pellets (hard to pass)
Type 2		Sausage shaped but lumpy
Type 3		Like a sausage but with cracks on the surface
Type 4		Like a sausage or snake, smooth and soft
Type 5		Soft blobs with clear cut edges
Type 6		Fluffy pieces with frayed edges, mushy
Type 7		Watery, no solid pieces, entirely liquid

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.

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