If you’ve ever had an anal fissure, you know they’re far more than “just a cut.” Patients often tell me that passing a bowel movement
Sauerkraut. Kimchi. Natto. Kefir. Pickles? In Chinese cuisine, we also have preserved fish paste, preserved eggs, preserved tofu. All the smelly things that your grandmother
One of the hottest topics at the 2026 American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Annual Scientific Meeting wasn’t a new operation—it was a
Ah. Just the word “prunes” conjures images of a wrinkly-faced old woman… but is it because your grandmother recommended them? Or because of the appearance
Is that me on the toilet? Here are the surprising reasons your bathroom habits may be causing hemorrhoids. Get ready for some learnin’. Let’s be
If you’ve ever searched for “the best fiber for constipation,” you’ve probably seen wildly different recommendations. One person swears by chia seed water. Another says
Let’s talk about coffee. For a lot of people, it’s not just a drink—it’s part of the morning routine. And for some, it reliably triggers
Dr. Robin Ellis from SET Physical Therapy, in our second guest post, explains why the pelvic floor matters for bowel movements—and even hemorrhoids. Pregnancy changes a
Photo by Margaret Young on Unsplash Our first guest blog from Dr. Robin Ellis, DPT, from SET Physical Therapy. If you’ve ever felt like you need to have a bowel movement
What Happens to Your Gut, Pelvic Floor, and Anorectal Health Over Time? If you’re an elder millennial like me, you might just be hitting this
