How many bowel movements a day are desirable?
First, we should define the ideal bowel movement. It ought to be soft, light brown in color, not have a foul order, and should float or sink slowly. It should also break up when the toilet is flushed. Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-author of YOU: The Owner’s Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger, says a bowel movement ought to glide into the water like an Acapulco high diver – with very little splash. A plop-plop-plop indicates hard stools. Ideal movements should happen two to three times a day – or better yet, every time you eat – in order to continually eliminate toxins from your colon vs. reabsorbing them into the blood stream. When you experience regularity, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your energy levels rise, and your entire outlook may even undergo a transformation.
