Check out "Studying Stools" 101: http://www.enzymestuff.com/rtstools.htm

    1. Dark-colored stools
    2. Black or tarry stools (Melena)
    3. Blood in the stool (Hematochezia)

    4. Gray stools, pale stools, putty or clay colored stools
    5. Green stools
    6. Orange stools
    7. Heavy, fat-rich stools

    8. Diarrhea
    9. Floating stools
   10. Stinky stools
   11. Yeasty stools

   12. White specs in stools
   13. Black specks
   14. Severe constipation, or alternative constipation and 'diarrhea' (or loose stools)
   15. Adding Fiber: Remember the Water!

   16. Mucos in Stools
   17. Notes from Another Stool Detective

*** Be forewarned, the following is not for the faint of heart! ***


Ok, even as a former nurse I was grossed out. CAUTION on the following link. You have been WARNED! (graphic photos of stool excrement)  http://www.blessedherbs.com/testimonials-photo-testimonials.aspx

 

More stool analysis. http://www.gapsdiet.com/Stools.html
If anyone posts a photo of their own poop here...lol

AND an all time favorite, "Do you know the colors of your rainbow? Poop edition." (much more mild, but graphic discussion for those who are into that sort of thing)
http://www.mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=1100898&h...

Healthy poop doesn't have a strong odor. Most people assume otherwise because our SAD diet is so unhealthy in our digestive system.

The overgrowth of bacteria, often from food sitting too long in the gut is what is responsible for the odor developing. So, odoriferous gas and stool is an indicator of slow transit and 'putrefaction' of undigested food in the gut.

When one eats foods which are quickly digested by the enzymes and stomach acid and bile and microbials, the odor causing bacteria don't develop, essentially. But most of us don't chew food adequately to mix in the enzymes for predigestion, most of us have inadequate stomach acid (40% of Americans are on antacids), most of us are not consuming foods which promote healthy bile production (artichokes and bitter herbs), and most of us have inadequate microbials in our sterilized, processed and preservative laden diets.

So, if your poop stinks...


here are 10 easy ways to improve the odor of your stool. :-)

      1. RAW apple cider vinegar
      2. chew your food well
      3. condiment of ferments with meals
      4. avoid liquids with meals
      5. eat artichokes and bitter herbs (nettles infusions)
      6. avoid antacids
      7. avoid artificial preservatives
      8. avoid dairy and gluten (difficult to digest)
      9. consume adequate zinc (pumpkin seeds)
    10. consume adequate magnesium (nettles infusions)

 

Welcome, we hope you will join us!


Pat RobinsonWellness Educator

 

For more information about healing naturally, keep updated on Facebook  Heal Thyself! 

Overwhelmed? Where to start?     ~Become your own Gut Guru!

 

P.S. Favorite Posts:

     •  14 Steps For Healthy Guts

     •  The Beet Test (stomach acid?) 

     •  Candida 101 

     •  Green Smoothie Challenge

     •  Healthy Poop 101

     •  Master Tonic 101 

     •  Nettle Leaf herbal infusions 101.

     •  Overwhelmed? Where to Start?!

     •  Probiotic Selection

P.P.S.  •  Favorite Topics        •  Extensive Video Library     •  Join in the discussions! 

Views: 120754

Comment by Kelly G on September 15, 2010 at 2:13pm
This is quite interesting. I feel that I should do a colon cleanse now. I feel like I would have a lot of mucus buildup. Would you recommend this fast from blessedherbs?
Comment by Kim Kegler on September 15, 2010 at 7:38pm
I heard this once.. not sure the science behind it. poop that sinks is bad. poop that floats is good.
Comment by Cheryl E on September 15, 2010 at 9:15pm
I'm suspicious regarding the blessedherbs cleanse, as well as other cleanses like them. Some natural HCPs think the excessive amounts of fiber ingested on these cleanses is what creates that ropey looking stool (the fiber irritates the colon, which creates mucus; mucos plus fiber = ropey looking stool). I know several different people who've had this ropey stool experience. All of them were on high fiber (from a bottle) cleanses, with the exception of one person who was on a high fiber raw diet (no fiber from a bottle) who also had these stools.

I don't know if it would be good to do the cleanse or not. I once bought everything to do the cleanse, but ended up not doing it because every inch of me said not to do it. Just do you research first.
Comment by Karen Jensen on September 18, 2010 at 4:39pm
I heard that stools that float are bad as that means too much fat in your diet. Not good fat, bad fat.
Comment by Meraza on September 20, 2010 at 5:13pm
Floating poop is usually a sign of fat malabsorption, sometimes caused by Celiac disease or another gastro disorder. It doesn't, to my knowledge, have anything to do with the ratio of good:bad fats in the diet.
And remember that you want to absorb the fat. There are lots of valuable nutrients in it!
Comment by Michelle Martinez on December 3, 2010 at 9:36am
I remember reading once that if your poop floats, it's a sign that you are getting enough fiber in your diet? now I'm confused.
Comment by Patricia Lacoss-Arnold on December 5, 2010 at 5:16pm
Fiber and fat can make the stool float. It means they are coming through in large quantities not digested. Not a great idea for a healthy gut. If it is fat there will probably be a greasy film in the toilet bowl as well. Poop should sink.
Comment by Penny Wade on December 5, 2010 at 5:57pm
I was also under the impression that it's good that it floats.
Comment by Sarah Cortes on December 11, 2010 at 6:36pm

I seem to caugh up a lot of mucus.  I imagine this would only clean out the mucus in the digestive tract?

If  I cough up sort of a lot of mucus might it be assumed I have a lot in my digestive tract as well?

Comment by Amanda Solorza on January 19, 2011 at 9:36pm
Floating poo can be an indication of cystic fibrosis, so a malabsorption of fat.

Comment

You need to be a member of Heal Thyself! to add comments!

Join Heal Thyself!

Newsletter

Adrenal Fatigue?

New eCourse: You can feel better. You will feel better!

 

 

Start Here...

                Master Tonic 101

          14 Steps for Healthy Guts

   The Beet Test (stomach acid)

                Healthy Poop 101

Overwhelmed? Where To Start?

                      Candida 101

Signs and Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency


        Nettle Leaf Infusion 101

            10pm Bedtime Club 14-Day Green Smoothie Challenge

        Sharing Starter Cultures

               Probiotic Selection

       Water Kefir vs. Kombucha         Natural Remedies for Flu

Latest Activity

Kristalina Georgieva updated their profile
Jan 17
Profile IconHollie Ilene Smith, Aisha Al Mazrouei, Stella Abud and 5 more joined Heal Thyself!
Nov 25, 2021
Shelly Robison updated their profile
Jul 9, 2021
Rev W-W updated their profile
Feb 3, 2021
Profile IconMara Stova, Trickels and Lisa Lane joined Heal Thyself!
Dec 11, 2020
Theresa B. Kinscherf updated their profile
Nov 5, 2020
Profile IconChantelle Trudeau, lesley kramer, Stella Abu and 5 more joined Heal Thyself!
Oct 31, 2020
Kelly B updated their profile
Oct 18, 2020
Rhonda is now a member of Heal Thyself!
Sep 25, 2020
Valerie A. Handleton is now a member of Heal Thyself!
Sep 18, 2020
Pat Robinson updated their profile
Feb 15, 2020
Profile IconKailani Fox and ELLEN M. CORNIA joined Heal Thyself!
Feb 1, 2019
Tiffany Compton updated their profile
Jan 17, 2019
Marlis Ahmed updated their profile
Jan 8, 2019
Profile Iconmark mlinaric, Pamela Roberts, JoAnne Wajer and 17 more joined Heal Thyself!
Jan 4, 2019
Profile IconEileen Ortiz, Claudette Russell, Pam Bulluck and 12 more joined Heal Thyself!
Oct 5, 2017
Profile IconDesiree Turner, Elena Reed, Debra Montenegro and 30 more joined Heal Thyself!
Jul 25, 2017
Alisha Kapoor posted a blog post
Jul 25, 2017
Edward Kendal joined Shannon's group
May 24, 2017
Meg Bennett shared a profile on Facebook
Feb 28, 2017

Videos

  • Add Videos
  • View All

Disclaimer

Wellness is an active process of personal accountability.

This list shares personal experience and information only and should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and information shared are the views of the individual member.

Everyone must use her own discretion and judgment to determine whether you are comfortable or need to seek professional assistance. We are not your doctor.

The information contained in these pages is not intended to take the place of your health professional's advice. It is derived from our personal experience and research, and may shed light on your health complaints. In case of serious ailments which may not respond favorably, please seek the counsel of a qualified health professional.


"What do you expect the doctor to do? He can only prescribe something that will mask the symptoms until you heal yourself. He can not heal you."~ Gitti

Heal Thyself!

“Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” --Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.)

Blog Posts

Homemade Beauty Tips to Enhance Beauty Naturally

Posted by Alisha Kapoor on August 12, 2016 at 1:19pm

Cancer Vaccines Are Profitable Business

Posted by Pat Robinson on May 5, 2015 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Vaccine Safety and the CDC

Posted by Pat Robinson on March 29, 2015 at 7:30pm

I certainly don't fear the measles.

Posted by Pat Robinson on January 23, 2015 at 10:59am — 3 Comments

Gluten-Free Snacks

Posted by Pat Robinson on May 26, 2014 at 8:30pm

Cholesterol 101

Posted by Pat Robinson on May 20, 2014 at 8:00pm

Safe Detox Protocol

Posted by Pat Robinson on May 4, 2014 at 9:00pm

Ella’s Story

Posted by Pat Robinson on April 19, 2014 at 12:00pm

Naturally Sweetened Treats

Posted by Pat Robinson on February 25, 2014 at 7:30pm

© 2024   Created by Pat Robinson.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service