Re: TIP #3 by TJ

Thanks for the suggestions!

Drinking warm tea throughout the day is recommended by a number of traditional medicinal practises.

I enjoy peppermint tea, certainly, however I also like ginger tea, which in Ayurveda is said to warm and cleanse the body.
Similarly, traditional Chinese medicine also recommends avoiding cold drinks, which can stress the internal organs, requiring your body to work harder.

Years ago, I used to prepare oat and banana smoothies, chill them in the freezer, and drink them...just like that. They tasted great - almost like drinking soft banana icecream, but I shudder to think about the shock the coldness was placing on my system!

Regarding sitting position, it's true that squatting is perhaps more efficient (I live in Japan, and while my workplace has squat toilets, I do not have one at home), however, again, healthy bowel movements should be smooth and almost effortless - it shouldn't be necessary to force.

Thanks again!
J