{"id":110477,"date":"2024-10-05T00:06:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T17:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=110477"},"modified":"2024-10-05T00:06:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T17:06:32","slug":"what-is-ghost-poop-why-you-must-pay-attention-to-this-spooky-sounding-bowel-movement-according-to-health-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=110477","title":{"rendered":"What is &#8216;ghost poop&#8217;? Why you must pay attention to this spooky-sounding bowel movement, according to health experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Boo \u2026 poo?<\/p>\n<p>In the spirit of spooky season and in celebration of gut health, we\u2019re talking ghost poops and phantom feces.<\/p>\n<p>What is a ghost poop? <\/p>\n<p>\u201cA\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/06\/12\/ibs-or-irritable-bowel-syndrome-may-be-caused-by-gravity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018ghost poop\u2019<\/a>\u00a0is a term used to describe when\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/05\/24\/ozempic-users-report-gross-side-effect-join-the-s-t-the-bed-club\/\">one\u2019s stool sinks\u00a0<\/a>to the bottom of the toilet and seemingly vanishes without a trace,\u201d gut health expert and registered dietician\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nutritionbyjulie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julie Balsamo<\/a>\u00a0previously <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/06\/20\/what-is-ghost-poop-and-why-is-it-exploding-on-tiktok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">told The Post<\/a>. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>A ghost poop leaves no evidence of its exit.  <span class=\"credit\">luckybusiness \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That \u201cwithout a trace\u201d includes an absence of evidence when you wipe \u2014 and experts say it is a scary good sign.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s the healthiest bowel movement, really, in a lot of ways,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.katescarlata.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN<\/a>, a Boston-based registered dietitian, gut health expert and cohost of\u00a0\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-gut-health-podcast\/id1725647541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Gut Health<\/a>\u201d\u00a0podcast, recently told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.self.com\/story\/ghost-poop-gut-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SELF<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>There are a few conditions that contribute to spooky scat. <\/p>\n<p>The reason these poos seem to disappear? They are heavier and, thanks to fiber, sink faster. <\/p>\n<p>Scarlata explains, \u201cUnlike floating stools, which may be buoyant due to excess gas, or malabsorption of carbs or fats, ghost poops are packed with fiber, which gives them a heft that helps them sink and vanish.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>A lack of fiber may be to blame for your less-than-stellar stool.  <span class=\"credit\">kolotype \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The easy exit is also a sign that your sphincter and gut muscles are aligned to push out poo in a single, cohesive movement.  <\/p>\n<p>And how about the ghostly absence of toilet paper proof? <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe lack of residue points back to a good balance of fluids and fat in your poops since stool with too much water or malabsorbed fats can be \u2018messy\u2019 and \u2018mashed-potato-like,&#8217;\u201d Scarlata says. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re more in the mashed-potato camp, Scarlata says you need not fear as \u201cwe all will have different kinds of poops one day to the next.\u201d <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The easy exit is a sign that your sphincter and gut muscles are aligned to push out poo in a single, cohesive movement. <span class=\"credit\">andriano_cz \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Factors including diet, stress, hydration and hormones have a direct bearing on the quality, quantity, and phantom activity of your feces, and experts note that not having a ghost poo does not mean you are unhealthy.<\/p>\n<p>However, a lack of fiber may be to blame for your less-than-stellar stool. <\/p>\n<p>While\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucsfhealth.org\/education\/increasing-fiber-intake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the American Heart Association recommends<\/a>\u00a0at least 25 to 30 grams <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/23\/lifestyle\/idip-diet-can-cause-13-weight-loss-in-a-year-study-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">of fiber<\/a> a day to help regulate bowel movements, control blood sugar and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, most Americans only get about 15 grams daily.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Too much fiber and not enough water can keep the golden goal of the ghost poop out of reach. <span class=\"credit\">wusuowei \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">\u201cPlants are your best fiber foods, and fiber helps you poop easier and keeps you pooping on the regular.<\/span> Some stand-out fiber foods are avocado, berries, beans, and whole grains,\u201d <span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">California-based registered dietician and nutritionist\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amandasauceda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amanda Sauceda<\/a>\u00a0previously <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/06\/20\/what-is-ghost-poop-and-why-is-it-exploding-on-tiktok\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">told the Post<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Too much fiber and not enough water can also keep the golden goal of the ghost poop out of reach or out of the bowl, as fiber has a harder time moving through the gut without water.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/healthy-poop-shape-type-color\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Cleveland Clinic<\/a>, \u201cghost poop\u201d is considered an optimal \u201cfour\u201d on the Bristol Stool Chart \u2014 a research tool that \u201cclassifies feces\u201d into seven different categories to tell you about the health of your bowel movements.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The Bristol Stool Chart can also be a helpful tool in learning about your poop.  <span class=\"credit\">University of Bristol<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A \u201cType 4\u201d on the BSC indicates a thin and \u201csnakelike\u201d poop that is also smooth and soft in texture.<\/p>\n<p>Sauceda advised that \u201chard, pellet-like poop\u201d and poop with \u201ca lot of cracks on the surface\u201d are both not \u201chealthy\u201d \u2014 ranking as a 1 or a 3 on the BSC.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve a smooth and \u201csnakelike\u201d ghost poop, people should up their fiber and their hydration.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to keep your movements smooth is to <a href=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FSquatty-Potty-Original-Bathroom-Toilet%2Fdp%2FB007BISCT0%3Ftag%3Dnypost-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2024%2F10%2F04%2Flifestyle%2Fwhat-is-ghost-poop-why-you-must-pay-attention-to-this-spooky-sounding-bowel-movement-according-to-health-experts%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">upgrade your throne game by investing in<\/a> a <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2016\/07\/12\/this-gadget-will-revolutionize-the-way-you-poop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Squatty Potty<\/a>\u00a0or practicing <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/31\/lifestyle\/tiktok-approved-poop-yoga-pose-promises-constipation-cure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">toilet yoga<\/a>. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <span class=\"credit\">Pixel-Shot \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to experts, sitting on a modern toilet interferes with the angle at which your rectum eliminates bodily waste. <\/p>\n<p>When your knees are raised over your hips and your upper body is tilted forward in a squat, the muscle that forms a sling around the rectum can relax, cutting down on straining, constipation and hemorrhoidal risk.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPhysiologically, it\u2019s better to poop at that angle,\u201d Dr. Gina Sam, director of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mountsinaifpa.org\/patient-care\/practices\/gastroenterology\/patient-services\/motility-testing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gastrointestinal Motility Center<\/a>\u00a0at Mount Sinai Hospital, previously <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/31\/lifestyle\/tiktok-approved-poop-yoga-pose-promises-constipation-cure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">told the Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Experts say you don\u2019t want a ghost poo all the time.  <span class=\"credit\">paul \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While experts agree that a ghost poop is generally a good sign of gut health, you don\u2019t want a spectral stool every time you go. <\/p>\n<p>As Sauceda noted, \u201cIt isn\u2019t ideal 100% of the time because you can\u2019t observe any changes in your poop. If the poop disappears in the toilet bowl\u00a0right after you go, then you won\u2019t be able to see if there are color or consistency\u00a0changes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Not achieving ghost poops on the regular doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re GI health is in peril but with <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/06\/10\/lifestyle\/why-gen-x-is-getting-cancer-more-often-than-their-parents-generation\">colon cancer rates on the rise among young people<\/a>, experts warn <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/09\/25\/lifestyle\/these-6-symptoms-can-indicate-colon-cancer-in-young-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">some scat and scat adjacent signs are cause for concern<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>These include rectal bleeding, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/06\/24\/lifestyle\/doctor-reveals-concerning-colon-cancer-sign-pencil-thin-poop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pencil-thin poop<\/a>, abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, pain while pooping, unexplained weight loss and extreme fatigue. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/10\/04\/lifestyle\/what-is-ghost-poop-why-you-must-pay-attention-to-this-spooky-sounding-bowel-movement-according-to-health-experts\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boo \u2026 poo? 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