Constipation Gut Flora and Health
“If you notice your bowel movements, they are unhealthy.” Scatological jokes are common. The guide on my Swedish language tour of Moscow in 1976, told a joke about Russians. She described Russian toilets that are dry, with a shelf for stools to drop upon and a lower hole in the back into which the stool is swept with water. This was contrasted to Western toilets that partially concealed the stools as they dropped into water. The joke was that Russians had no art, because they could easily observe their creations each morning. You Are What You Eat and the Proof Is in the Toilet Refer to Mr. Monastyrsky for a broad discussion of constipation and stool characteristics. This web site has lots of information about stool types, how to get them and how to change them. His recommendations to avoid constipation center on a healthy diet, like my Anti-Inflammation Diet, plus glutamine to help the gut heal. Another useful perspective on gut flora is provided by a Natur...