
Gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha outlines practical habits and bathroom practices in You've Been Pooping All Wrong to help people achieve smoother, less disruptive bowel movements. The new study showing that stool transit time affects the microbiome and markers of inflammation reinforces the book's emphasis: changing diet, posture and toilet routines can alter transit and thereby influence gut health. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant Shigella underscores the value of prevention, hygiene, and prompt medical care for diarrheal illnesses in addition to everyday gut‑health practices.
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