By Scott Olsen Most people have probably never thought of how much they eat vs. how much they (should) eliminate. With American's being 90-95 % Fiber deficient and eating so much Fast Food, is there a relationship with Colon Cancer being the 2nd highest cancer...
by Scott Olsen How many people including you will ask that question out loud!? In fact, many do ask that question in their mind or on the keyboard of their computer while doing an internet search. ‘How to poop’ is questioned by those who may be suffering with...
The only ‘experience’ you want to have is a few minutes in and out of the bathroom, easy delivery, low toilet paper usage and finish with a genuine smile! While bowel movements are a great source of h umor (and that is good too) the Colon IS the foundation to the house, and affects the entire body. What’s the Ideal Day? 1 to 2 bowel movements, easy delivery, floating (yes, you want ships and not submarines!) low paper usage (when you’re clean inside, you’ll know it) and a skip in your walk because you will feel THAT good.
Constipation is when bowel movements are infrequent and/or hard to pass. Although everyone can suffer from constipation, there are certain groups that are more susceptible to it. For example, women report more problems with constipation than men. Yet, the need for relief for constipation tends to be most common in people over the age of 65 who have decreased their physical activity and increased their level of medications.
Back pain is often associated with constipation especially when it’s at the acute level. Extreme constipation can also cause lower back pain when pooping. The longer the constipation continues the more pressure that can be pushed against the vertebrae.
Sometimes we eat too much at the holidays or make other sudden changes to our diets that cause constipation symptoms to surface every now and again. There are a number of other factors that might lead to temporary occurrences of constipation such as: traveling, stress, dehydration, even using new medications can lead to some difficulty with bowel movements. However, any time that back pain and constipation occur at the same time, it is time to consult with a doctor because that could definitely be a sign of a larger problem unless you happen to be pregnant. If not, then it is imperative that you read on because this IS a major cause for concern, especially if it has been chronic or has started recently.
