The Poopaya Journal
Straight talk about gut health
Evidence-based, plain-English guides to constipation and digestion — written by someone who's lived it, with the research to back it up.
Soluble vs insoluble fiber for constipation: why 'just eat more fiber' backfires
Fiber comes in two types, and only one has decent evidence for constipation. What the trials say about soluble vs insoluble fiber, why bran can make things worse, and how to add fiber without regretting it.
Postpartum first poop: a gentle guide to going after giving birth
Why the first poop after birth feels so scary, how long it normally takes, what actually helps, what's safe while breastfeeding, and when to call your midwife.
The best toilet position for constipation: what a footstool actually fixes
Knees above hips, feet on a stool, lean forward. Why that position helps constipation, what the footstool studies actually measured, and how to test it on your own gut.
Papaya and digestion: the enzyme, the fiber, and how they help
Papaya earns its digestive reputation: papain, an enzyme used in supplements and medicine, plus easy-to-digest fiber and water. And one caveat about green papaya.
Prune juice for constipation: how much to drink and how fast it works
Does prune juice actually work for constipation? What the trials say, how much to drink, how fast to expect results, and when whole prunes beat the juice.
MiraLAX not working after 3 days? What to check next
MiraLAX generally works in 1 to 3 days, so day 3 with nothing is decision time. What to double-check, what 'not working' can actually mean, and when to call a doctor.
Iron supplement constipation: gentler forms, smarter timing, and what the trials actually show
Iron pills constipate about 1 in 8 people. What the trial evidence says about which form to take, how often to take it, and what to do when you're already backed up.
Zofran (ondansetron) constipation: why it happens, how long it lasts, and what helps
Zofran stops the nausea and stalls your colon. What the trial data says about how common ondansetron constipation is, how long it lasts, and what actually helps.
Magnesium for constipation: citrate vs glycinate, dose timing, and how long it takes
Which magnesium actually works for constipation? What the trials say about citrate, glycinate, and oxide, how much to take, when, and how fast it works.
How to track bowel movements (and why it actually helps constipation)
How to keep a bowel movement log that's actually useful: the five things to record, how long to track, and why a stool diary beats memory for constipation.
Abdominal massage for constipation: the 3-step technique that actually has evidence
How to do abdominal massage for constipation: the 3-step clockwise technique, what the clinical research shows, how often to do it, and when results typically come.
The best poop tracker apps for iPhone in 2026: an honest comparison
A founder's honest comparison of the best poop and bowel movement tracker apps for iPhone in 2026, with features, prices, and ratings verified on the App Store.
GLP-1 constipation: why it sticks around and what helps
Why Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and other GLP-1 meds cause constipation, how long it really lasts, and the step-by-step relief ladder clinicians suggest.
The Bristol Stool Scale, explained
The Bristol Stool Scale explained: all 7 stool types, what they say about transit time, and how to track your type to spot patterns over time.
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