That's the right amount of time we should 'poo' in a day!

I went through questions, comments, post, answers and disagreements online and offline on topic related to exactly how many times should we 'poo' in a day, that would be considered 'for the best of our health'?

While some may have identify that they suffer constipation or bowel movement infrequent or hard to poo, many young adults especially, are not aware that they suffer the same. When I asked my sister, she only poo once or twice in a week. And my brother doesn't seems to know he is suffering constipation at all. This is rather concerning! 

According to Health Magazine, a research by Amanda Gardner reveals 13 Surprising Causes of Constipation!

1. Hypothyroidism - or an underactive thyroid gland, slows the body’s metabolic processes, even the gut.

2. Painkillers - specifically narcotics, can cause constipation.

3. Chocolate - In one 2005 study, people with chronic constipation or irritable bowel syndrome were more likely than people without those problems to say that chocolate caused constipation (as did bananas and black tea).
4. Vitamins - in general it won’t cause constipation, but certain components, such as calcium and iron, can be a problem.
5. Laxative overuse - Some laxatives work by stimulating bowel activity. Such stimulant laxatives should be taken only as directed.

6. Too Much Dairy - A diet high in cheese and other low-fiber/high-fat foods such as eggs and meat can slow down your digestion. The obvious solution? Cut down on your intake of such foods, and increase fiber intake to 20 to 35 grams a day.

7. Antidepressants - Constipation can be associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants such as Prozac
8. Depression - Ironically, the very condition that antidepressants are meant to treat—depression—can also cause constipation.
9. Antacids - they are great for fighting heartburn, but some can cause constipation, particularly those containing calcium or aluminum.
10. Blood pressure and allergy meds - Constipation can be a side effect of some common drugs used to treat high blood pressure, such as calcium channel blockers and diuretics.
11. Inflammatory bowel disease - IBD includes two chronic conditions—Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Both can cause cramping, weight loss, bloody stools, and other health problems.
12. Childbirth - constipation is common during pregnancy, but childbirth itself can be a problem, possibly due to sluggish abdominal muscles or perhaps the use of pain relievers or an anesthetic during the delivery.
13. Diabetes and neurological conditions - diabetes can cause nerve damage that can affect a person’s ability to digest food.

& WOW.....that's a lot of causes!

So how many times should we actually poo in a day?

My Sifu says - as many times as you eat your main meal.

If you have breakfast, lunch and dinner, that's 3 times in a day!

QiGong, Acupressure, Tea, Fibrous Foos (Vege & Fruits) can help your tummy woes........................

I am attending Qi Gong classes now! Will share with you what I have learn in the class next!