How can i soften my stool naturally?

Finding it hard to pass stool can be very frustrating, and trust me you don’t want any part of that action. Thankfully, there are several natural ways that you can use right in your own home to soften your stool and make bowel movement a breeze.

First Things First: What Could Be Making Your Stool Hard?

Before we dive into how to naturally soften stool, let’s take a look at what could be behind constipation or hard poop:

  • Dehydration
  • Low fiber intake
  • Stressful lifestyle
  • Sedentary behavior

If any of these factors apply to you, consider addressing them as soon as possible for long-term health benefits.

Drink More Water (and Other Fluids)

You’ve probably heard this one before: drink more water. But seriously though, this is important. Not only does drinking water help balance fluid levels throughout your body but also helps with making stools easier to pass by softening them up a little bit.

The amount of water required varies from person-to-person based on their age, sex and other factors such as activity level etc., but generally experts recommend 8-ounce glasses per day (although some say upping it by 2 glasses would work too). Try carrying around a reusable bottle filled with filtered / commercial water that you sip on during the day – this will not only remind you of the need for hydration but also lead towards increased chances of following through.

Your choice of fluids matter too; if sipping plain old H20 isn’t appealing enough perhaps adding warm lemon honey tea/coffee/milk/herbal teas/a green smoothie might work better for keeping those bowels moving smoothly.


Tip:
Drinking adequate amounts of water should become second nature over time just like climbing stairs instead of taking elevators albeit using portals would be waaaay cooler. Try reminding yourself either by leaving a glass on your work desk, car cup holder or carrying an empty reusable bottle to force you to refill and sip.


Change Your Diet

Adequate fiber intake from food is key for making your stool easier to pass. Soluble fibers retain water in the gut, creating softer stools that easily slide out of our bods like children playing down a slippery slope (you get what I mean right?) The recommended daily fiber intake is about 25-35 grams per day –but should gradually be increased over time– so make sure your diet is chock full of colorful fruits and vegetables such as citrus fruits, apples,avocado, lentils or beans (unless you’re sensitive to legumes)!

On top of drinking more fluids & including high-fiber foods into your meals; nourishing probiotic-rich whole foods can aid in regulating bowel patterns without causing any adverse effects seen with artificial products/supplements.

Here’s some food ideas that’ll give enough umph for those stools:

Foods High In Fiber

Food Amount Of Fiber (grams)
Avocado 10 -14 g per fruit
Beans / Legumes around 8g / one cup serving
Broccoli / Kale around 3g/140gram bowlful of broccoli slices

Tip:
Adding probiotics such as sauerkraut/kimchi/pickles/kombucha & prebiotic-rich varieties like flax seeds helps keep things well balanced whilst taking care of all necessary poop requirements


Take A Hike (Or Just Get Moving)

Sometimes even after trying everything from changing diets and guzzling plenty of water, hard poop seems inevitable.Ugh!

That’s where physical activity comes int play: Exercise may not only help with constipation but also serves as a solid way to stay fit and healthy because it increases circulation & improves muscle strength. Mix-and-match different types of exercise from jogging, zumba classes, biking or swimming for atleast 30 minutes daily as routine physical activity is key in ensuring our bodies are aligned optimally.


Tip:
Making staying active into a fun activity by joining fitness/yoga/dance classes will not only give an outlet of result oriented activities but also share techniques relevant to maintaining easy stools.


Supplements

Natural supplements can be helpful in relieving that hard stool feeling without negative side effects seen with over-the-counter laxatives such as:

  • Flaxseed oil
  • Psyllium fiber (try adding this to your morning smoothie)
  • Magnesium citrate

That being said supplements should never replace natural food sources; so consume them only when necessary under the guidance of medical experts. Alternatively some folks opt for herbal teas like Mint/Ginger/Lemon/Senna etc too!


Tip:
Supplements & herbs have their uses but cannot substitute actual whole nutritional foods which provide essential nutrients & energy levels throughout the day.


Takeaway

Hard poop isn’t something anyone likes dealing with especially whilst juggling any other prescient issues of daily life but humor has no place here:/ However incorporating these natural remedies may help you soften up that poo just enough so you can feel better about doing what needs done: getting all cleaned up!

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