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Everyone poops. But what does your poop say about you? Healthy poops are key indicators of a healthier gut, a sharper brain, and overall longevity.

In Edition #97, we get to know our Poop.

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THIS WEEK’S POLL 🤔 

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HEALTHY POOPS

The Bristol Stool Chart, also known as the Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS), is a medical tool used to classify human stool into seven categories based on its shape and consistency. It helps doctors and individuals assess gut transit time, diagnose digestive issues like constipation or diarrhea, and monitor bowel health over time.

📜 Origin of the Bristol Stool Chart

• Created by: Dr. Ken Heaton, a gastroenterologist.

• When: 1997

• Where: Developed at the University of Bristol, England

• Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology

Dr. Heaton and his team studied bowel transit times and needed a simple visual and descriptive guide for clinicians and patients to talk about poop without embarrassment or confusion.

🧠 Why It Matters

• Used by GPs, dietitians, and gastroenterologists worldwide

• Valuable for assessing IBS, IBD, dietary issues, hydration, and even medication side effects

• Intuitive and straightforward — patients can self-report their stool without needing lab tests

📊 The 7 Types 💩 

🔢 1. Consistency & Texture

• Type 1: Hard lumps (rabbit poop) – 🚱 Constipation, likely dehydrated, lacking fibre.

• Type 2: Lumpy sausage – Still constipated, but getting closer to normal.

• Type 3: Cracked sausage – ✅ Healthy! Well-balanced digestion.

• Type 4: Smooth, soft sausage or snake – ✅ Optimal!

• Type 5: Soft blobs with clear edges – Borderline loose, might mean fibre is low.

• Type 6: Mushy with ragged edges – 🌀 Mild diarrhea; possible irritant or infection.

• Type 7: Liquid, no solid pieces – ⚠️ Diarrhea: watch for hydration and gut issues.

🎨 2. Colour

• Brown – ✅ Normal. Thanks to bile and bilirubin

• Green – 🥬 Could indicate a fast transit time or high levels of iron in leafy greens

• Yellow – ⚠️ Fat malabsorption, possibly from gallbladder/liver issues

• Black – ⚠️ Could mean blood from the upper GI or iron supplements — Investigate

• Red – 🚨 May be hemorrhoids, or bleeding in the lower GI tract

• White/Clay – ⚠️ Bile duct issue — check with a doctor

🪨 3. Hardness vs. Softness

• Hard Poop – Dehydration, low fibre, or ignoring the urge to go

• Soft But Formed – Ideal! Good fibre and hydration

• Very Soft or Loose – Gut may be irritated (stress, infection, intolerance)

• Watery – Body’s flushing system in overdrive (diarrhea or illness)

🧩 Why Care?

Because your gut health is tied to:

• 🧠 Brain function and mood (gut-brain axis)

• 🛡️ Immunity

• ⚡ Energy and nutrient absorption

• 📉 Inflammation and disease risk

🧪 Pro Tips:

• Aim for Type 3 or 4 on the stool chart

• Hydrate (2-3 litres daily)

• Eat soluble and insoluble fibre (oats + veggies)

• Get moving — 💩 loves daily walks!
  

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MINDFUL HABITS 🧠  

YOUR POOP PROFILE

🧠 What’s Your Poop Personality?

Answer a few quick questions to find out which gut gang you belong to — and what it means for your health. Ready to meet your inner… stool spirit?

1. What best describes your usual poop shape?
A) Hard little nuggets 🪨
B) Firm but cracked sausage 🪵
C) Smooth, soft snake 🐍
D) Mushy and loose 🫠
E) All over the place 🌪️

2. How often do you go?
A) Every 3 days or more 🚨
B) Every other day 📆
C) Once a day ✅
D) 2+ times a day 💨
E) Random chaos 🌀

3. What colour do you usually notice?
A) Brown 🍫
B) Green 🥬
C) Yellowish 🟡
D) Dark or black ⚫
E) I don’t look 😳

4. Do you strain or is it smooth sailing?
A) I have to work for it 😩
B) Sometimes a push 🤏
C) Easy breezy 💨
D) Too fast! 💦
E) Depends on the day 🤷‍♂️

🎯 Your Result: Poop Personality 👇 👇

✅ Mostly C’s – The Gold Standard
Smooth, regular, and healthy. You’re living the poop dream!

⚠️ Mostly A’s/B’s – The Bricklayer
You might be low on water, fibre, or movement. Hydrate, walk, eat more plants!

💨 Mostly D’s – The Sprinter
Fast transit time! Check your stress, spicy food, or food intolerances.

🌪️ Mostly E’s – The Gut Chameleon
Your gut’s inconsistent. It could be stress, food, or something deeper. Start logging!

🎯 Take the next step: Eat, move, and hydrate like your digestive health depends on it — because it does.

Start with one change today — more fibre, a morning walk, or just drinking two more cups of water.
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You’re why I spend so much time brainstorming, editing, and reviewing each part of this edition — yes, sometimes even while on the toilet 🚽. Take a poll, try the quiz, drop a comment, or say hi 👋 — your feedback helps me create better, more helpful editions every week.

Until Next Edition,

Coach DC 
The Perspective 👁️

^{The information in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate or applicable based on your circumstances. Overman Perspective Inc. does not provide medical or licensed advice. Please get in touch with your healthcare professional for medical advice specific to your health needs.}