Symptoms of Poor Digestion
Digestive Health Issues are Common
Unfortunately most people are unaware of the signs that damage is happening or other factors that affect gut health.
Common Symptoms of Poor Digestion Include:
- Chronic fatigue
- Cognitive issues
- Indigestion/heartburn
- Bloating-excessive gas
Poop Talk:
Bowel movement issues are also another common symptom for many! Constipation and or diarrhea are both signs that something is not right. Eliminating waste effectively from the body is an essential daily thing for optimal health and unfortunately, most people have no idea what a good bowel movement is.
What is an Ideal Bowel Movement?
- First, it should happen daily!
- It should not have a foul smell.
- Stool should be 6-12inches in length, well formed and in one piece.
- You should be on and off the toilet within 5 minutes ideally and no longer than 15 minutes.
- You should feel satisfied & complete afterwards.
An easy way to better understand the quality of your bowel movements is by making use of the Bristol Stool Chart. This is a scale from 1 to 7 where 1 indicates constipation and 7 is diarrhea. Optimal poops should be a 4.
Download the Bristol Stool Chart
HERE to compare it with your bowel movements. For more on digestion, you can download this
PDF.
Need help with your digestion? We offer health coaching with emphasis on nutrition and lifestyle habits that support health digestion. Contact us at
Info@NovaHealthClub.com.
