About this episode

Karl Henry discusses healthy bowel movements with physiotherapist Clare Bourne.

Most of us never think about how we go to the toilet until something goes wrong. This week on The Real Health  podcast, Karl is joined by pelvic and digestive health physiotherapist Clare Bourne to discuss what a healthy bowel movement should look like and why so many people unknowingly develop poor toilet habits. They explore constipation, straining, toilet posture, pelvic floor health, and the everyday changes that can make bowel movements easier, healthier, and more comfortable. https://www.independent.ie/service/why-you-can-trust-the-irish-independent/a/98708550.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Karl Henry

Guest: Clare Bourne

Topics covered

• bowel movement
• pelvic health
• digestive health
• toilet habits
• constipation
• toilet posture

Keywords

• bowel movement
• pelvic floor health
• constipation
• toilet posture
• digestive health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Irish Independent

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