I know this is probably TMI but.... I got the notification to this video as I was about to sit on the toilet. I've been having this issue for a few weeks now. It was almost like Dr M was in my head and thought to himself, ok this is the time to relase this video... Anyways, so I was dreading this trip to the bathroom. As I am sitting here on the throne, I'm watching the video and taking his steps.... GAME CHANGER!!!!! EVERYTHING and I do mean everything that could come out came out and I feel so relieved. Again yes TMI. but... THANK YOU Dr M!!!!! Once again you have helped me more than you know.
@aprilwalker3118 lol Are you THAT self-involved you think this peoblem is ex lusive to you ? Atill. Congratulations on not being full of Sh..t . You now have infornation diarrhea.
i Love how he get straight to the point and explain everything to where it's just so easy and not complicated at all, thank you Dr Mandell have a great day.
Almost 10 million followers, you deserve it. Many wish they had you as a doctor. As long as you come up with all this daily good advice, we all have you as a doctor. Good advice cannot be told too many times. Keep spreading the good advice and make the big pharmaceutical industry poor and the bad doctors poor.
I used to hate that time of the morning. It was a struggle. Then I got a squatty potty. I ate regularly, had my one cup of coffee in the morning. No longer had to force anything, no straining, didn’t have to sit for ages, rarely if ever had tainted tissue when I wiped, and gone are the hemorrhoids. Here a couple of years later, I’m actually enjoying my short time on the throne taking care of my business!! Thanks doc!
@@lyndaweingart3996you can buy then, but I use a small step stool I bought either at Walmart or a dollar store.or Home Depot, mine folds up, costs about 3 dollars.
@@lyndaweingart3996I know in other countries a Squatty Potty is a hole in the ground and you squat over it. I'm wondering if it's some kind of party that you have to squat over rather than sit on which would put your body in a whole different position. I don't know
It’s a small u shaped lift product for your feet that you put near your toilet. You can get a plastic or a wooden one. Any thing to lift your feet will work.
Going at the same time every day helps. Your body gets trained. I go first thing in the morning after a cup of coffee. Done this all my life and never had an issue. I do not allow this routine to be disturbed. Never skip it. And allow enough time. It works.
The simplicity of the good doctor's suggestions are next level. This actually DOES work. As do the lion share of his prescriptions, this works. A true student and teacher of the science of medicine here... glad I've subscribed.
ALSO, You’ve neglected to add massaging the gut by pushing inward on the lower belly to help the feces move through the intestines & colon. AND for the final bits that just sit near the colon but you just can’t push out with your diaphragm, use your index & middle finger and push inward at the PERINEAL AREA. Push inward just below the genitalia and move toward the anus. This can help move those last stubborn bits out. LASTLY, To prevent hemorrhoid irritation, moisten the toilet paper with water and soap before you wipe the area clean. DRY TP has a greater chance of irritating those hemorrhoidal tissues causing painful inflammation.
I came here to wish everyone of you in this comment section to have a safe, smooth and easy going bowel movement on this beautiful Wednesday of Sept 11 2024.
Great video, Dr. Mandell! As a health professional, I can attest to the importance of proper toilet posture. Elevating the knees not only aids in smoother bowel movements but can also help prevent issues like hemorrhoids and pelvic floor dysfunction. For those looking to optimize their bathroom experience, consider using a footstool or even a specialized toilet seat designed for this purpose. Small changes can lead to significant improvements in comfort and health. Thanks for shedding light on this often-overlooked topic!
To once more reiterate, you’re a Providential Dr. Allen Mandell. Have boundlessly unceasingly generously blessed days and years ahead with your lovely Family. God bless always 🙏🏻🙏🏻🌳🪴💦🛎🧿🧿🧿🪄🧲🪬🐞
Dr. Mandell, I thank the Almighty God for you, ask him to bless you with many, many years of longevity. You're a blessing to the people, you explain everything to us, in layman terms, and you simplify every subject, even the most delicate. Thank you Dr. Mandell for all that you do, and having the best interest of the people at heart.
Dr. Mandell, you are super brilliant with the assistance of the body ♥️ I have tried by the rocking movement by accident one day and ur right 💯it definitely work! I’m so glad I heard /saw ur video it confirmed what I’m doing is correct 👍
I never thought this mattered. I'll have to try these techniques next time I have to go! Thanks for the tips, Doc. You explained an awkward subject with just the right amount of grace and professionalism. 😊
UPDATE. I did what you showed and said in this video, and it worked ! Thank you for the short video and directions. I greatly appreciate it. I have struggled with this problem for YEARS. So glad to find a way to go.
Glad to see this!! Post stroke I have had mine re issues with elimination!! I wondered if I should elevate my feet on a stool but with guard rails and a cane…there is not enough room !!!! I started to notice a change by adjusting sitting forward and also rocking!! Glad to see there is a reason behind what I found as an answer to my issues!! Thank you!!
Thank you. I needed this video of information. I've suffered from chronic constipation for years. I was able to heal it from changing what I eat, but it still comes back ever so often. It has hit me again this past week. I will do what you said. I hope it works. Thanks again for helping people with your knowledge.
Great tips! Also, stick to Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition for optimal health, including frequent and easy bowel movements bc of the increased fiber intake (water intake is also important)!
And make sure you drink plenty of water! Trying to push out a dry turd can be brutal. No amount of rocking in the world can save you lmao! Learned that lesson the HARD way. Get it....hard way.....eh....never mind! Guess my jokes aren't as smooth as my throne habits. Thanks Doc!
Stick to Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition for optimal health, including frequent and easy bowel movements bc of the increased fiber intake (water intake is also important)!
I have a toddlers box step for when my small grandchildren visit. It’s superb to bring the knees up higher and achieve a squat position on the loo. I’ve been on holiday and hotel room toilet was high. I’m 5’8” tall but never felt I could ‘assume the position’, which caused issues.🤪
Great advice. I’ve been doing this for years. Also for the last stubborn piece, when pushing doesn’t work, visualising your body using the peristalsis action can have surprising success.
This also mimics the "Wind-relieving pose" or Pavanamuktasana in yoga. With the exception you are sitting on the toilet instead of laying on your back. As with the Pavanamuktasana pose, if you cannot raise both legs, you can try raising one leg at a time and alternate between them. This gently coaxes things along. Another pose I think is great for moving things along is the "Half spinal twist" and a great exercise is the Supine Bicycle Crunches. Pair that with a glass of prune juice with 17gm of Miralax and you will be firing on all cylinders before you know it.
You are so wonderful, Dr. Mandell. I already do the upper torso movements, but will add elevating my knees to my routine. Thank you for this important video.
He is right ,also the best think always drink warm water morning two cups it works great ,make some fruit salad but not real salad in pot add 2 or 3 plums , two peaches , and mandarin , add water no sugar ,let it in the pot boil for while ,then let it cold and eat it ,everyday moring before you eat , let everything come out then eat . You can use any fruits but plums and peach are important
At times, holding your legs straight out in front of you and sitting back can also enable a different set of muscles to engage and help as well. Constipation is no joke for a lot of people.
Thank you ❤thank you 🎉thank you,going through rough times,thank you for saving my life in so 😢many ways,I have some friends and family, watching too ,and God Bless you 😊👌💝🙏🙏🙏😋👌👋👋👋have a great day 💕😋👋👋
LOL... I have been doing the a side to side rocking for the last 10 years combined by I believe a Yogo or something, finger positioning where each hand your thumb, the first finger second finger are gently touch each other along with a deep inhale and slow release tend to get the process going, with some deep relaxation. Wife even does it. Works fine
Thanks for all the support u give us. I am just so amazed that back in the days the squatting position. Of course, today u do not think about the sitting position. You are just ready to go..😊😮❤
I’m surprised you didn’t mention the most important aspect of relieving yourself, water, drink a bottle or two of water if you’re having trouble, you’ll go.
Stick to Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition for optimal health, including frequent and easy bowel movements bc of the increased fiber intake (water intake is also important)!
Of I haven't gone in awhile I will drink lots of water and then eat prunes. This works great and with the posture that you mentioned I think it will be great as a combination. Thank you for the knowledge
I put my feet on the edge of my bathtub, which makes my legs elevated and a much easier poop. This is also why women should be in a squatting position when birthing a baby as opposed to laying flat on a bed. If one were to look at the hieroglyphs on the walls of the pyramids in Egypt, as well as in other cultures from ancient times, it is depicted.
When my daughter was about eight or nine she was having a little problem. I told her to take the step stool in, put her feet on that, rub her belly, and pat her head. Success!! 😅
There’s a book called The Hidden Herbs by Anette Ray, and it shows you how to really activate your body’s natural healing power.
"I've been doing this for years, and it helps. After 2 spinal fusion surgeries in the last 15 years, even more so." Thanks, Doc!
Love how you talk about a somewhat cringy topic without shame and with confidence. So helpful!
Lol cringey topic? Lmao man you must be 12
Why cringy?
@@zythr9999….might be awkward topic for some. Pooping is a personal thing
@@marinagarcia4262 Oh, poop.😃
What is shameful about the most natural nd best thing for good health.its only knowledge not commenting 😅
I know this is probably TMI but.... I got the notification to this video as I was about to sit on the toilet. I've been having this issue for a few weeks now. It was almost like Dr M was in my head and thought to himself, ok this is the time to relase this video... Anyways, so I was dreading this trip to the bathroom. As I am sitting here on the throne, I'm watching the video and taking his steps.... GAME CHANGER!!!!! EVERYTHING and I do mean everything that could come out came out and I feel so relieved. Again yes TMI. but... THANK YOU Dr M!!!!! Once again you have helped me more than you know.
@aprilwalker3118 lol
Are you THAT self-involved you think this peoblem is ex lusive to you ? Atill. Congratulations on not being full of Sh..t . You now have infornation diarrhea.
No, not TMI. We have to make it okay to talk about this. It might be gross to some, but it is all about our health.
@@robertmills6772 I agree. Talk about it, but dont post every detail. He's not describing a rare condition. We aĺl have experienced constipation.
Thank you. There’s an ole saying; there’s more room on the outside than the inside.
We must be on the same schedule. TMI, I know. Lol
i Love how he get straight to the point and explain everything to where it's just so easy and not complicated at all, thank you Dr Mandell have a great day.
Almost 10 million followers, you deserve it. Many wish they had you as a doctor. As long as you come up with all this daily good advice, we all have you as a doctor. Good advice cannot be told too many times. Keep spreading the good advice and make the big pharmaceutical industry poor and the bad doctors poor.
He is correct. I've been rocking back and forth for years
Same here
😂 Me too!
🤣
watch out for rocking back and forth to much as that can loosen the wax seal on the base of the toilet and cause a water leak
@@brentpalmer2577True BUT 😂😂😂
I found that taking deep breaths work, too
Excellent video!!!
Remember, it’s not a race… so relax, take a deep breath and let it ALL go. May your throne always be your happy place. 😊😊😊
I am a "rocker" on the toilet and have ZERO ISSUES with #2... GREAT ADVICE!!! 🇺🇸
🤭🫣
😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
I used to hate that time of the morning. It was a struggle. Then I got a squatty potty. I ate regularly, had my one cup of coffee in the morning. No longer had to force anything, no straining, didn’t have to sit for ages, rarely if ever had tainted tissue when I wiped, and gone are the hemorrhoids. Here a couple of years later, I’m actually enjoying my short time on the throne taking care of my business!!
Thanks doc!
What is a squatty pot?
@@lyndaweingart3996you can buy then, but I use a small step stool I bought either at Walmart or a dollar store.or Home Depot, mine folds up, costs about 3 dollars.
Congratulations 😊😅
Good job 👏 👍
@@lyndaweingart3996I know in other countries a Squatty Potty is a hole in the ground and you squat over it. I'm wondering if it's some kind of party that you have to squat over rather than sit on which would put your body in a whole different position. I don't know
It’s a small u shaped lift product for your feet that you put near your toilet. You can get a plastic or a wooden one. Any thing to lift your feet will work.
Every time you post, I'm excited!
Going at the same time every day helps. Your body gets trained. I go first thing in the morning after a cup of coffee. Done this all my life and never had an issue. I do not allow this routine to be disturbed. Never skip it. And allow enough time. It works.
The squatty potty is awesome and rocking back and forth works too. I recently found that out.
The simplicity of the good doctor's suggestions are next level. This actually DOES work. As do the lion share of his prescriptions, this works. A true student and teacher of the science of medicine here... glad I've subscribed.
I love him.. he really is so full of knowledge. GOD, thank you for bringing him to us.
ALSO,
You’ve neglected to add massaging the gut by pushing inward on the lower belly to help the feces move through the intestines & colon.
AND
for the final bits that just sit near the colon but you just can’t push out with your diaphragm, use your index & middle finger and push inward at the PERINEAL AREA. Push inward just below the genitalia and move toward the anus. This can help move those last stubborn bits out.
LASTLY,
To prevent hemorrhoid irritation, moisten the toilet paper with water and soap before you wipe the area clean. DRY TP has a greater chance of irritating those hemorrhoidal tissues causing painful inflammation.
On my own slowly developed your scientific proofed technique. Every human should be informed.
Yes docter, above all take your time, do not be in a hurry , people.
Doctor, one of your best videos!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge….
1:07 thank you for the illustration, Doctor!😅💙
I came here to wish everyone of you in this comment section to have a safe, smooth and easy going bowel movement on this beautiful Wednesday of Sept 11 2024.
😆
😄😆😂 ... 👏👏
I love your sense of humor and helping us at the same time , merci beaucoup 😅
Great video, Dr. Mandell! As a health professional, I can attest to the importance of proper toilet posture. Elevating the knees not only aids in smoother bowel movements but can also help prevent issues like hemorrhoids and pelvic floor dysfunction.
For those looking to optimize their bathroom experience, consider using a footstool or even a specialized toilet seat designed for this purpose. Small changes can lead to significant improvements in comfort and health. Thanks for shedding light on this often-overlooked topic!
To once more reiterate, you’re a Providential Dr. Allen Mandell. Have boundlessly unceasingly generously blessed days and years ahead with your lovely Family. God bless always 🙏🏻🙏🏻🌳🪴💦🛎🧿🧿🧿🪄🧲🪬🐞
I do have to say that the squatty potty made a huge difference for me years ago.
When legs elevated it's as if you are squatting. So you are right as is the one who created us.!
This just made what I needed today!
Dr. Mandell, I thank the Almighty God for you, ask him to bless you with many, many years of longevity. You're a blessing to the people, you explain everything to us, in layman terms, and you simplify every subject, even the most delicate. Thank you Dr. Mandell for all that you do, and having the best interest of the people at heart.
Amen.
Shut up 🖕
❤Praise God! Thank you so much Dr. I like that closing part about your business being smooth😊
I do this when im constipated it really works might take a while, good luck ❤
Dr. Mandell, you are super brilliant with the assistance of the body ♥️ I have tried by the rocking movement by accident one day and ur right 💯it definitely work! I’m so glad I heard /saw ur video it confirmed what I’m doing is correct 👍
Thank god I discovered your channel. You have helped me in so many ways
Let's just say I was reading the comments here and found yours - total game changer, thank you so much!😊
I'm one of those who struggles, thank you so much Doc. This was helpful, stay blessed 🙌
I did this for the last 4 months...this is really effective way
I never thought this mattered. I'll have to try these techniques next time I have to go! Thanks for the tips, Doc. You explained an awkward subject with just the right amount of grace and professionalism. 😊
UPDATE. I did what you showed and said in this video, and it worked ! Thank you for the short video and directions. I greatly appreciate it. I have struggled with this problem for YEARS. So glad to find a way to go.
I’ve used the squat toilet in Korea. Great results.
I had been doing the business all wrong. I'm happy that I have found this technique thanks for confirming I'm on the right track!
Glad to see this!! Post stroke I have had mine re issues with elimination!! I wondered if I should elevate my feet on a stool but with guard rails and a cane…there is not enough room !!!! I started to notice a change by adjusting sitting forward and also rocking!! Glad to see there is a reason behind what I found as an answer to my issues!! Thank you!!
Dr. Mandell is the best! Thank you ❤
Thank you. I needed this video of information. I've suffered from chronic constipation for years. I was able to heal it from changing what I eat, but it still comes back ever so often. It has hit me again this past week. I will do what you said. I hope it works. Thanks again for helping people with your knowledge.
Always something good coming from the doctor! You have a great day sir!
Great tips! Also, stick to Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition for optimal health, including frequent and easy bowel movements bc of the increased fiber intake (water intake is also important)!
And make sure you drink plenty of water! Trying to push out a dry turd can be brutal. No amount of rocking in the world can save you lmao! Learned that lesson the HARD way. Get it....hard way.....eh....never mind! Guess my jokes aren't as smooth as my throne habits. Thanks Doc!
What happened?
@@HorriblySound ….got your sarcasm right off!
😉
Stick to Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition for optimal health, including frequent and easy bowel movements bc of the increased fiber intake (water intake is also important)!
I have a toddlers box step for when my small grandchildren visit. It’s superb to bring the knees up higher and achieve a squat position on the loo. I’ve been on holiday and hotel room toilet was high. I’m 5’8” tall but never felt I could ‘assume the position’, which caused issues.🤪
“ A highway to drive on…” 😂😂😂😂👍👍👍
I Have Tried It This Morning and It Really Worked .Thanks Dr Mandela.
glass of himalayan salt in warm water with 4 glasses of lemon water afterwards will get ya GOIN!
Great advice. I’ve been doing this for years. Also for the last stubborn piece, when pushing doesn’t work, visualising your body using the peristalsis action can have surprising success.
Great idea! Thanks
Hey Dr Mandel, I use the apple cider vinegar with water and cayenne pepper it works fabulously😊❤ thanks again Dr Mendel you're the greatest😊❤
It works, been doing it for years
Poo just moved up to "THINGS" 😂 So cool. Thank you for sharing ❤️ #5
P.S. From now on, my throne will be my happy place 🤣
Thank you for this information which you gave in such a professional yet friendly way. You are awesome. Wish we could all have you for our doctor!
This also mimics the "Wind-relieving pose" or Pavanamuktasana in yoga. With the exception you are sitting on the toilet instead of laying on your back. As with the Pavanamuktasana pose, if you cannot raise both legs, you can try raising one leg at a time and alternate between them. This gently coaxes things along. Another pose I think is great for moving things along is the "Half spinal twist" and a great exercise is the Supine Bicycle Crunches. Pair that with a glass of prune juice with 17gm of Miralax and you will be firing on all cylinders before you know it.
I find this is true ... Add more fiber and green leafy vegetables as well
You are truly a jewel Dr Mandell!! Thank you!❤❤
You are a gift from our Lord as I have been going through a bout with constipation. Thank you dear Dr. Alan Mandell.
Dr.Mandell you are such a star❤❤❤
And I find that it can help to push muscles/tendons of inner thighs, using left hand toward left and right hand toward right, simultaneously.
I've done this for years. It works great!
Lots of Gratitude 🙏🏻
You are so wonderful, Dr. Mandell. I already do the upper torso movements, but will add elevating my knees to my routine. Thank you for this important video.
He is right ,also the best think always drink warm water morning two cups it works great ,make some fruit salad but not real salad in pot add 2 or 3 plums , two peaches , and mandarin , add water no sugar ,let it in the pot boil for while ,then let it cold and eat it ,everyday moring before you eat , let everything come out then eat . You can use any fruits but plums and peach are important
At times, holding your legs straight out in front of you and sitting back can also enable a different set of muscles to engage and help as well. Constipation is no joke for a lot of people.
Focusing on the exit area mentally can also relax things and let nature take its course. That's the brainal connection!
" She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes 😂" ...I hadn't had my first cuppa coffee watching this one yet Loll....chooo chooo....
😂🎉😂🎉
lol. Very cute😅
Thank you ❤thank you 🎉thank you,going through rough times,thank you for saving my life in so 😢many ways,I have some friends and family, watching too ,and God Bless you 😊👌💝🙏🙏🙏😋👌👋👋👋have a great day 💕😋👋👋
You tout us that earlier, and that's what I've been doing, and everything is working out well ❤❤
I love the phrase "bathroom bliss" 😊
Thank you for sharing
LOL... I have been doing the a side to side rocking for the last 10 years combined by I believe a Yogo or something, finger positioning where each hand your thumb, the first finger second finger are gently touch each other along with a deep inhale and slow release tend to get the process going, with some deep relaxation. Wife even does it. Works fine
Your made so simple; it's always a pleasure listening to you Dr Mandell, bless you exceedingly ❤.
His voice is just soothing 😊👏
Oh Dr.Mandell, that analogy will create a lifetime visual - thanks as always❤
I will try your moving and rocking back and forth on seat , thanks .
Thanks. Especially middle part. No one talks about that. Fiber is my friend 😅!
Yes always enjoy with how important our health is improving Gods Blessings Dr M you’re amazing 🎉❤️🙏
I was leaning forward and backwards and didn’t know the science behind it. I knew about the stool.
I do a glass of cranberry juice and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Works fast.
Thanks for all the support u give us. I am just so amazed that back in the days the squatting position. Of course, today u do not think about the sitting position. You are just ready to go..😊😮❤
Also rubbing tummy in circular movements and especially around the belly button, should help. From side to side over belly button helps me too.
I’m surprised you didn’t mention the most important aspect of relieving yourself, water, drink a bottle or two of water if you’re having trouble, you’ll go.
Stick to Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition for optimal health, including frequent and easy bowel movements bc of the increased fiber intake (water intake is also important)!
my favourite all time helper........ thanks always doc from queensland, australia
That was a smooth video if ever there was one.
Of I haven't gone in awhile I will drink lots of water and then eat prunes. This works great and with the posture that you mentioned I think it will be great as a combination. Thank you for the knowledge
LOL ! Oh Doc, you're hilarious, informative, entertaining, and a joy. Thank you for all you do for us.
G.M. thank you, i do all movements, i meed one of those little step up things. Bless you.
Great to know how to sitting position has to be. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻💪
Thank you, Dr. Mandell. ❤❤❤
This video really got me thinking! The Hidden Herbs by Anette Ray touches on this too, and it’s a great read overall.
I have a stool called a Squatty Potty that's specifically for this, and that thing is amazing
Great advice. Needed this info years ago. Thanks for being a blessing to everyone by sharing with us.❤
Glad I saw this, I was just about to light the firecracker
You are a true inspiration! Thank you very much for your devotion - highly appreciated!
I put my feet on the edge of my bathtub, which makes my legs elevated and a much easier poop. This is also why women should be in a squatting position when birthing a baby as opposed to laying flat on a bed.
If one were to look at the hieroglyphs on the walls of the pyramids in Egypt, as well as in other cultures from ancient times, it is depicted.
When my daughter was about eight or nine she was having a little problem. I told her to take the step stool in, put her feet on that, rub her belly, and pat her head. Success!! 😅
Leaning to one side for a minute, then straighten up for a min, the lean to the other side for a min, then straighten up
Aloe vera juice bought in shops can maybe help. Worked for me!