question_answer ANECDOTE Janet's Poop Problems in Japan
- Janet Wang experienced constipation during a 10-day trip to Japan, her first time back in Asia in five years.
- Despite usually having regular bowel movements, she didn't poop for several days, causing frustration.
volunteer_activism ADVICE Healthy Poop Frequency and Duration
- Aim for at least three bowel movements per week and ideally, once a day.
- A healthy poop should take no more than 10-15 minutes.
volunteer_activism ADVICE Basic Remedies for Constipation
- Try increasing fiber intake (25g/day for women, 38g/day for men), drink plenty of water, and try caffeinated beverages.
- Consider incorporating bananas into your diet to promote regularity.
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Get the appWhether it's a struggle to hold in or a struggle to push out, there are few things in life as uncomfortable as abnormal poops. On my recent travels abroad to Japan, I faced this very special kind of discomfort >< Listen in as I share my personal experiences, what I learned from research, and also tips from other listeners. What is considered healthy poop? How long should it take for you to go? Is there such a thing as stress poops? Should healthy poop float? How can I have better poops? We’ll go into all of these and more in today’s episode! Leave a 💩 and share any tips you have to stay - ahem - regular!
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Host: Janet Wang
Editor: Victoria Cheng
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