Gut health guides
Straightforward answers about poo, bowels and digestion — informed by NHS patient guidance and written without the embarrassment.
The Bristol Stool Chart, illustrated
All seven stool types explained, with pictures and what each one means.
Read · 5 min →Poo colour chart
Green, yellow, pale, red or black — what each colour can mean and when to worry.
Read · 4 min →How often should you poo?
Anywhere from three times a day to three times a week can be normal. Learn what a healthy poo schedule looks like and when a change matters.
Read · 4 min →Constipation relief: 7 ways to get things moving
Hard stools, straining, not feeling empty? Seven practical, NHS-informed steps to relieve constipation — fluids, fibre, posture, routine and when to get help.
Read · 6 min →How to sit on the toilet (properly)
The best toilet posture for easier poos: feet on a 20–30cm footstool, lean forward, breathe, brace and relax. A simple NHS-taught technique that reduces straining.
Read · 3 min →When to see a doctor about your poo
Which poo changes need a GP? Blood, black tarry stool, pale stool, a lasting change in habit, weight loss or severe pain. Clear NHS-based red-flag guide.
Read · 5 min →Fibre and water: the two pillars of a happy gut
Adults should aim for 30g of fibre and around 1.5 litres of fluid a day. Easy food swaps, soluble vs insoluble fibre, and why going slowly avoids bloating.
Read · 4 min →Finding your IBS triggers with a bowel diary
IBS symptoms vary person to person. Learn how a bowel and food diary — like the one NHS clinics use — helps you spot trigger foods such as caffeine, alcohol and spicy food.
Read · 5 min →Diarrhoea: what to do and when to worry
Watery or mushy stools (Bristol Types 6–7)? How to stay hydrated, what to eat and avoid, and the warning signs that mean you should see a GP or call 111.
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