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Sep 2022
15m 57s

Optimal Evacuation

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
About this episode

It’s a great feeling to evacuate our bowels successfully. Here are some ways to keep that smile on your face.

This episode features audio from The Best Poop Position for Constipation, How Many Bowel Movements Should You Have Every Day?, and Prunes: A Natural Remedy for Constipation. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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