Digestive Health

By Taayoo Murray
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How Bad Is It Really to Shower After Eating?
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By Marygrace Taylor
Woman at home eating a bowl of oatmeal to help her poop better
Your 7-Day Kickstart Plan for Healthier Poops
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By Marygrace Taylor
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Never Feel Finished After Pooping? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Jaime Osnato
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3 Signs You Might Have Lactose Intolerance, and How to Treat It
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By Bojana Galic
woman lying on the couch with stomach pain caused by a food intolerance
5 Signs You Could Have a Food Intolerance
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By Jessica Migala
Young woman sitting on toilet and using smartphone in the middle of the night
Waking Up to Poop? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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Do At-Home Gut Health Tests Really Work?
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By Jaime Osnato
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4 Mistakes That Could Hinder Your Gut Health
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By Jessica Migala
Woman holds stomach because of gas pain
This Is Why Your Stomach Feels Hard When You Press on It
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By Jenn Sinrich
A woman sitting in bed drinking coffee and writing down her bathroom habits to track her gut health
6 Things Gastros Do Every Day to Protect Their Gut Health
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By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
A woman in her kitchen at home drinking water to relieve constipation
A Dietitian Debunks 5 Myths About Constipation and Food
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By Jessica Migala
A hand of a person reaching for toilet paper while pooping undigested food
4 Reasons You Might See Undigested Food in Your Poop
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By Jessica Migala
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Blood When You Wipe? Here's What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
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By Jessica Migala
A woman sipping senna tea before bed to help her poop in the morning
7 Things to Do Tonight to Help You Poop in the Morning
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By Jessica Migala
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5 New Year's Resolutions Gut-Health Experts Want You to Make This Year
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By Hallie Levine
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Why You Poop in the Morning, and 3 Other Ways Sleep and Poop Are Linked
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By Jessica Migala
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Yep, Pooping Can Make Your Eyes Water — Here's Why
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By Jaime Osnato
Woman's hand squeezes roll of toilet paper in toilet close-up
Pain When You Poop? Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
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By Jessica Migala
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5 Tips to Conquer Your Fear of Pooping in Public (Your Gut Will Thank You)
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By Jessica Migala
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How to Know if You Need a Squatty Potty
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By Jaime Osnato
Woman sitting on toilet and using smartphone, showing the concept of legs falling asleep on the toilet
Legs Fall Asleep on the Toilet? Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
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By Jaime Osnato
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5 Ways Your Period Changes Your Poop
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By Madeleine H. Burry
A woman with her hands in a heart shape over her gut
How Your Gut Is Connected to Your Immune Health, Mood and Skin
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By Jessica Migala
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How to Get Your Body to Poop on a Schedule, According to Gastros
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By Jessica Migala
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How Many Times Should You Need to Wipe After You Poop?
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By Jessica Migala
Woman drinking coffee in the morning in her kitchen
Should You Be Relying on Your Morning Coffee to Help You Poop?
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By Jessica Migala
Illustration of poops with smiley faces in a pattern on a blue background
What the Shape of Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Gut Health
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By Jessica Migala
Man holding toilet tissue roll in bathroom looking at loo
What Causes Big, Toilet-Clogging Poops?
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By Lindsay Tigar
A man with his arms full of toilet paper
5 Mistakes You Might Make When You Wipe That Can Be Bad for Your Butt
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By Jenn Sinrich
young man using his smartphone while sitting on the toilet
Yes, Poop Sweats Are a Thing — Here's How to Deal With Them
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By Jessica Migala
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What the Color of Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Gut Health
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By Jessica Migala
Woman spraying air freshener at home
What the Smell of Your Poop Can Tell You About Your Gut Health
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By Sarah Watts
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What We Know About the Gut-Brain Connection — and What We Still Don’t Understand
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By Jessica Migala
Close up of legs of a woman sitting on the toilet
How Long It Should Take to Have a Healthy Poop, According to Gastroenterologists
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By Bojana Galic
Illustration of a person thinking about the toilet while working, to represent holding in your poop
How Bad Is It Really to Push Back Your Bathroom Trip?
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By Bojana Galic
Young woman taking out toilet papers from shopping bag at home
What Your Frequency of Pooping Says About Your Gut Health
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By Molly Triffin
Woman using phone in lavatory
Why Reading on the Toilet Can Be Bad for Your Butt
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By The LIVESTRONG.com Team
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The 30-Day Gut-Health Reset Will Improve Your Health From the Inside Out
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By Madeleine H. Burry
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How to Fine-Tune Your Healthy Habits for Lasting Gut Health
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By Madeleine H. Burry
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3 Simple Self-Care Strategies to Give Your Digestive System a Break
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By Madeleine H. Burry
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Why Feeding Your Gut Bacteria Is So Important — and Exactly What to Eat
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By Madeleine H. Burry
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4 Things to Cut Back on for a Healthier Gut
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By Madeleine H. Burry
illustration of orange gut-health tracker notebook on gray background with colorful shapes
How to Track Your Food, Mood and Poop for Better Gut Health
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By Madeleine H. Burry
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Decoding Your Gut: The Ultimate Guide to the Microbiome, Digestive Issues and More
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By Kelly Plowe
Bone broth soup made from beef
What Is the GAPS Diet, and Will It Really Help Your Gut?
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By Claudia Thompson
Asian women sitting in bed holding stomach with digestive problem
5 Common Digestive Problems and How They're Treated
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By Amanda Gardner
Kombucha Fermented tea, Probiotic food for gut health
Synbiotics May Be Probiotics’ Buzzy Cousin — but Do You Really Need Them for Gut Health?
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By Anthea Levi
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Why Probiotics Are So Crucial for Your Health, and How to Get More
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By Anthea Levi
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How to Support Your Gut Health With Fiber-Rich, Nutritious Prebiotics
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By Chaunie Brusie
Fresh natural homemade organic yogurt with berries
Scientists Still Don’t Entirely Understand the Microbiome. Here’s What We Know So Far
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By Christine Mugnolo
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12 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Gut Health
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By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
Side view of a woman sitting on the toilet because she's constipated from a vegan diet
Constipated on a Vegan Diet? Here's How to Get Things Moving
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By Bojana Galic
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3 Ways Your Poop and Your Workout Are Connected
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By Lindsay Tigar
Toilet paper roll hanging in a bathroom with striped yellow wallpaper
What Does It Mean When Your Poop Floats?
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By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
Businessman eating a sandwich and using smart phone
3 Things You Should Never Do Right After Eating
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By Jaime Osnato
A woman eating a doughnut who has a sugar craving caused by gut problems
7 Weird Side Effects of an Unhealthy Gut
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Everything You Need to Know about Prebiotics—the Secret Ingredient to Boosting Your Gut Health
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Sponsored By 1604RenewLife
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Here’s How Your Workouts Might Be Affecting Your Gut Health
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By Claudia Thompson
stress and gut health
5 Ways to Reduce the Effects of Stress on Your Gut
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By Sarah Pflugradt
a woman looking at a box of probiotics in a health food store
CFUs vs. Strains: The Ultimate Probiotic Explainer
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By Kaia Roman
An empty toilet paper roll
7 Weird Facts About Poop
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By Sirah Dubois
Cheeses next to a pitcher of milk, to represent dairy products with lactose
How Does the Body Metabolize Lactose?
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By Tiffany Curtis
Girl with chocolate diarrhea allergy eating a bar of milk chocolate
3 Signs Your Child Has a Chocolate Intolerance, Allergy or Sensitivity
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By Tina M. St. John
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How to Ease Your Stomach After Eating Too Much
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By Jason Aberdeene
Closed Up Image of Spinach on a Blue Plate, High Angle View
Making Spinach More Digestible
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By Sharon Perkins
Lemon Drops, (Close-up)
How to Drain Salivary Glands With Sour Candy
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By Shamala Pulugurtha
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Butterfish and Digestion
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By Emily Monaco
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The Do’s and Don’ts About Eating After a Laxative
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By Barb Nefer
Rice
What Does Rice Do for the Digestive System?
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By Elizabeth Millard
Chicken bone broth in a blue vintage plate
Norovirus Flattened You? Bounce Back With This Diet
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By Melodie Anne
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Does Pineapple Improve Digestion?
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By Monica J. Smith
Apple-flavored gelatin dessert
What to Do About a Small Bowel Obstruction
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