My dear late mother used to call it getting “blocked up,” and as kids we learned early on not to tell our mother if we were blocked up…otherwise the enema bag might come out.
Of course I’m referring to constipation!  And judging by the sea of laxatives that drowns you in the average drug store, there is a whole lot of people getting blocked up pretty regularly.

Constipation is a pretty common digestive issue for many people, but what about if you are facing the complete opposite of that?

Is it possible that you could be pooping too MUCH?

Let’s look and see how your BMs measure up, and whether there is such a thing as too much poop!

While the subjects of people's New Year's resolutions can run the gamut, far and away, the most common are related to health.  Unfortunately, many people are doomed before they start because they have an instant gratification mindset.  Sure, they want to feel better, have more energy, get in shape or lose weight.  But if it all doesn’t happen by January 15^th, they’re done!

The holidays are truly a magical time of year! But they are also a time when many people splurge on lots of rich foods and drinks.  If that includes you, I bet you’re paying the price right now, whether it’s with a few extra pounds or some constipation or diarrhea, or just a bloated and gassy feeling.

There is an interesting phenomenon in mainstream medicine that I call “running on the white coat treadmill.”  It occurs when you go to the doctor for a problem, maybe have some tests, receive your diagnosis and are given a prescription for a medication.  You take the drug but you don’t feel better or you start suffering side effects, so you go back to the doctor and get a second prescription.

When the average person hears the words “digestive problems” visions of gas, heartburn and burping come to mind.

But sometimes digestive problems don’t come out as digestive symptoms!  Instead they can be something totally different that you would never associate to your GI tract.

Here are 10 sneaky signs of digestive problems that you should start paying attention to: