Constipation is one of the modern conditions that affect our daily lives. Chronic constipation can further strain an already stressful lifestyle and exacerbate gastrointestinal problems.
So how many bowel movements a day is considered normal? How many days without a bowel movement is considered constipation?
In this episode of “The 100 Doctors, the 100 Treatments,” registered traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner Ms. Yuen Oi-lin from Hong Kong addresses these questions, explaining how to self-diagnose health based on the shape of one’s stool and providing some daily tips for gastrointestinal health.
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