Loose and frequent bowel movements may be a sign that there is internal irritation, which may be caused by stress! Stress creates acid in the body and acid is a colon irritatant. For instance, some people feel that constipation is the only way hemorrhoids are created, but stress and irritants most certainly are major factors too.

So, how do we help our colon? We soothe, alkaline and relax it. A diet high in lightly cooked foods: veggies, brown rice, fish and uncooked oils is the basic diet to soothe and alkaline. Hot water bottles and sitz baths are soothing, and meditation techniques further relax and de-stress the entire body. Make sure to breathe and not strain while having a bowel movement; deep long breaths are best.

Supplements can help too. B complex, aloe vera juice and probiologics (the good bacteria). The B’s help with alkalinity and cellular stress; the aloe will soothe and heal; and the good cultures return a natural and healthy inner environment for colon health and efficiency.