WHAT DOES THE COLOUR AND TEXTURE OF YOUR POOP TELLS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH !!

WHAT DOES THE COLOUR AND TEXTURE OF YOUR POOP TELLS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH !!

  We need to poop or excrete more or less each day to let out the undigested waste in form of solid , semi solid or liquid from our intestines . But little do we care to sometimes cheak the texture and colour of this waste . Little vigilance on our part can save us from many diseases . 

WHAT IS NORMAL POOPING ?

  Doctors state that if anyone excretes soft or semi - solid waste from 3 times a day to once in 3 days (to be precise 3 times /week) , falls under the category of normal poopers or persons whose bowels are functioning normally . Any thing which is more may fall under the category of diahorrhea /dysentery and anything less falls under the category of constipation respectively.

  We can divide our poop texture into 7 types which can further be divided into the below mentioned  broad categories .

CONSTIPATION

  It is a condition in which the stools are hard to pass through and they have lack of proper or normal bowel movements . The causes may vary from physical inactivity , certain medications , age , lack of fibre intake , pregnancy , over use of laxatives etc. Suppressing the urge to poop may also be one of the factors responsible for it.
  Females and males should try to eat 20 grams & 26 grams of fibre per day respectively. Drink plenty of water . Some cases of constipation may be cured by drinking warm water in the mornings or eating 3-4 grams(for adults) of Triphala powder before going to bed . If it still persists , kindly cheak with a doctor asap 

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 Type 1 - As you can see , this type of stools are separate hard lumps like nuts. They are difficult to pass through while excreting . Severe constipation

Type 2 - They are sausage shaped but lumpy . Mild constipation

NORMAL POOP

  These are the ideal poop which suggest that you are in a healthy state and try to maintain remaining in this category by eating fresh leafy seasonal vegetable and foods . Avoid excess alcohol smoking .

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Type 3 - It is smooth and soft , with the shape like sausage or a snake

Type 4 - Shape is like a sausage but cracks on its surface . Consumption of more liquids is advised .

DIARRHOEA /DYSENTRY & URGENCY
   
This category requires immediate attention as it may indicate :
 Diarrhoea  - It is characterised by three or more loose , watery or liquid stools per day . Its general causes are contaminated food and water.
 Dysentry - It is generally caused by a particular type of bacteria or amoeba which can lead to severe or mild stomach cramps, fever  and severe diarrhoea with blood or mucus.
   Both the above mentioned diseases can be fatal if immediate medical help is not sought out for.

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Type 5 - It's in the shape of soft blobs with defined edges and passes easily . You should increase the consumption of fibre through fruits vegetables & cereals. 

Type 6 - The shapes are similar to fluffy pieces with ragged edges , a mushy poop. Mild diarrhoea . Drink more water & fruit juices .

Type 7 - Watery liquid without any solid pieces .

Further more the colour of our Stool also indicates our overall health . According to Mayo Clinic these colours indicate :

BROWN - This generally regarded as the normal colour of the feces/poop. The body has absorbed all the nutrients and the food has been digested well .

YELLOW - This colour indicates excess excess fat in stool , such as due to malabsorption disorder for example Celtic disease 

GREEN - This colour indicates that you may have eaten diets having green colouring or ice pops /iron supplements or excess green leafy vegetables 

WHITE /CLAY OR LIGHT COLOURED - This colour is generally caused by lack of biles in the stool i.e. inability of digestive system to absorb fats properly . 

BLACK - This colour may be caused by consumptions of iron supplements ,bismuth subsalicylate , black licorice . It may also be caused by internal bleeding of the stomach due to cancer or ulcers. In the latter case consult doctor immediately .

RED /BRIGHT RED - It may be due to eating of foods like beets,tomato juices or soup etc (in this case , stool will return to normal colour within a day or two ) or may be due to internal bleeding caused by ulcers or even cancer . Consult doctor immediately .

 CONCLUSION

 Unhealthy stomach is the cause of many diseases. So in order to keep  it healthy , we must eat lots of fruits  and vegetables which are fresh and seasonal for the proper functioning of our digestive system . One should target eating a minimum of 30 grams of fibre per day with adequate water intake . Always wash hands before eating and always drink boiled or filtered water . Do regular exercise / meditation for minimum 30 minutes or do walking for an hour every day . Avoid junk foods like pizzas , french fries etc and  colas .

 Article  sources : Evidentlycochrane.net
                                 Mayoclinic.org
                                Continence.org.au 

Mango leaves natural remedies

TREAT DIABETES , ACNE , ACNE SCARS , YELLOW TEETH , VARICOSE VEINS , HIGH BP , KIDNEY STONE ETC BY SPENDING A FEW BUCKS

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  Mango is a plant that's found in most places on the planet. If you don't have it in your house , look around your neighbourhood. Try to use the leaves of those plant which  are situated in a neat place i.e. not near a drain , sewage or any garbage place .

   Mango is called the king of fruits ( in India ) and almost every one likes relishing this fruit , which also has many health benefits. Mango leaves too , are no less. They too possess lot of beauty & health benefits .The leaves of this plant is rich in Vitamin A , B ,C also rich in minerals like copper , potassium , magnesium , etc .They are a rich source of anti oxydents . They have flavonoids , high quantity of phenolic compounds . They possess anti microbial properties which is helpful in fighting diseases.

DIABETES.

    It is helpful for diabetic patients . Anthocyanin is a flavonoid found in mango leaves which helps in natural production of insulin in the body . Also it helps body absorb less glucose , ultimately lowering sugar level.
   For this take 8-10 mango leaves/1 spoon mango leaf powder and soak it in a glass of water over night . Drink it next morning before break fast . Visible results can be seen within 3 months.

FEVER

  Its also helpful in fever . It helps reduce the body temperature.
   For this , boil 8- 10 leaves in 2 glass water till the water quantity becomes half. Cool it and drink it lukewarm . The fever will ward off quickly.

HELPS IN DIGESTION AND STOMACH HEALTH .

  It is very beneficial for our stomach overall health . If you are suffering from acidity or constipation or gas , then drink it's boiled water ( as done in FEVER )

LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE

  It's super benefits for those suffering from high BP. It helps lower the blood pressure  and high BP patients should drink it's boiled water regularly.

VARICOSE VEINS

    Those who are suffering from varicose veins i.e. those whose veins get clotted due to damaged valve  and swelling , should also drink the boiled water of its leaves .

STONE IN KIDNEY/URINARY TRACT

   It's considered a local natural treatment for the removal of stone from kidney or urinary tract .
   For this , take a spoon of mango leaf powder and drink early in the morning with warm water . This will get rid of the stones in a very short time .

DYSENTRY

  The boiled  water of its leaves will help you in this case too.

ACNE  , ACNE MARKS OR BROWN MARKS

   This will also help you in removing the acne marks , dark circle and acne, though majority of people do not know about this remedy .
    For this add 1 spoon of mango leaf powder, half spoon of honey and 1 spoon of curd (low fat)  in a bowl. Mix it and appy on the places where you have acne or acne spots or  brown/ black acne marks . This remedy is 100 % effective if used regularly.

BAD BREATH , YELLOW TEETH AND WEAK GUMS .

     You can use mango powder as a tooth powder and brush your teeth. It makes your gum and tooth strong .
     In case of bad breath and yellow teeth , gargle boiled mango leaf water regularly (as made in FEVER) ,both these problem will subside gradually
   Another method for yellow teeth . Break 2 young mango leaves . Chew it for 3 - 5 minutes and make a paste . Do not spit or swallow it . Then rub the teeth with your fingers with that saliva for 3 minutes .

WARTS

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   It is also helpful for removing warts or massa in Hindi . Make a paste with handful of mango leaves and apply on the warts regularly . You will get rid of them very soon .

DIY MANGO LEAF POWDER

Take a handful of fresh mango leaves . Dry them in the sun for 5-8 days till they become totally water free . Grind them to make a powder & store in a glass bottle with tight lid.

NOTE 

  Always use fresh and medium soft mango leaves . The leaves should not be too hard . Wash them properly before use . 

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