Stool softeners work by increasing the amount of moisture to your stools, which makes them softer and easier to pass. This then sets you up for a more comfortable bowel movement, one that should not require straining. The primary active ingredient in OTC stool softener products is docusate. Can stoolRead More →
Insoluble fiber is the most beneficial for softening stools. It does not dissolve in water and helps food pass more quickly from the stomach to the intestines. Wholewheat flour, nuts, beans, and vegetables, such as cauliflower, green beans, and potatoes all contain insoluble fiber. Is it better to take aRead More →
Use it as a Footrest No problem. Pick up a pouf for your living room and use it as a footrest for any seat. They’re lightweight and easy to move, so you can easily scoot it around your living space, or even move it from room to room as needed.Read More →
The most well-known version of this stool was made by Cosco, the COlumbus Specialty COmpany which was based in Indiana (not to be confused with quantity retailer, Costco), first patented in 1941. The original model was called the Stylaire Step Stool and fit the emerging aesthetics of kitchens at theRead More →
Liver diseases, such as hepatitis and cirrhosis, also can sometimes cause white stool. Barium, a white substance used for X-rays of the digestive tract and certain medications that contain aluminum hydroxide, for example antacids, can also turn the stool white. What causes pale stool? Clay-colored or white stools (pale stools)Read More →