The Bristol Stool
Form Scale divides stools into seven distinct types,
size, shape, color:
Healthy stool is
long, round, and smooth with the texture similar to
creamy peanut butter and golden brown in color. It
should be slightly acidic so it floats on the
surface of water, breaking up soon afterwards. The
colon pH itself should be slightly alkaline, thus
promoting the growth of friendly bacteria.
Unhealthy stool falls
into the following categories and indicates an
underlying health issue:
1.
Dry with hard lumps or clumps. When transit time is
too long, one may be extremely constipated. This
condition is usually caused by lack of fluids, lack
of friendly bacteria and a dearth of essential oils,
or by stress, excess mucosa, and not enough good
fiber. To correct, avoid alcohol, baking soda, and
all products with refined white flour, sugar, white
rice and yeast.
2.
Like lumpy sausage.
3.
Like sausage with surface cracks.
4.
Blobs with well-defined margins.
5.
Fluffy with ragged edges.
6.
Watery with no solids. Diarrhea is usually caused by
bacterial or viral infections from foods or water.
It can also be caused from anxiety, food allergy,
drugs, or problems in the colon. This is another
sign that something is wrong and the body is trying
to detoxify.
• Colors of stool
The size and shape of
the stool indicate the transit time through the
digestive tract. The color can tell you how well
your digestion is and alert you to other changes
concerning your wellness. This information is
observed by your colon therapist. If you wish to
observe the stool as it leaves the body, this is
possible as well.
Stool that is lighter
in color – pale - may indicate a blockage in the
bile duct or a deficiency in producing bile
(digestive aid). Because of the high fat content,
stool may be foul smelling and sticky like clay
making it difficult to flush. This is usually the
result of bad absorption.
Blood – (detected by
a red color in the stool) is an indication of colon
disease, internal hemorrhoids, or parasites. Eating
beets will also add color to stools and urine and be
used as an indication of transit time.
Dark stools are
usually from a diet of dark greens, iron
supplements, or meat.
Black stools may
indicate bleeding in the stomach or smaller
intestine caused from an injury, bleeding ulcer,
tumor, or worms.
Slimy stools contain
excess mucus caused by bacteria, yeast infection,
tumor, or other problems in the colon.
Systemic balance is
thrown off when the colon gets too acidic, creating
an environment that only pathogens can survive.
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