Constipation, Difficulty having regular bowel movements or passing stool., Fiber (Fibre), A type of carbohydrate in plant foods that the body cannot digest, helping soften stool and move waste through the gut., Gut, The digestive system, particularly the stomach, intestines, or bowels., Sorbitol, A natural sugar alcohol found in fruits like prunes that draws and retains water in the intestines., Stool, Solid waste produced by the digestive system and passed out through the bowels., Digestive tract, The series of connected organs—including the stomach and intestines—that food passes through as it is processed by the body., Probiotics, Live, beneficial bacteria found in certain foods and supplements that help maintain a healthy balance in the gut., Fermented foods, Foods created when natural bacteria or yeast break down sugars (e.g., yogurt, kefir, fermented vegetables)., Circadian rhythm, The body’s natural 24-hour internal clock that regulates functions like sleep, hormone release, and digestion., Sedentary, A lifestyle characterized by a lot of sitting and little to no regular physical activity., Bowel movement, The act of passing solid waste from the body through the intestines., Colon, The longest part of the large intestine, responsible for absorbing water and moving waste out of the body., Legumes, A group of plant foods that includes beans, lentils, and peas., Whole grains, Foods made from complete grain seeds containing the bran, germ, and endosperm (such as oats or brown rice)., Kefir, A fermented milk drink made using cultures of yeast and bacteria, similar to thin yogurt., Urge, A strong feeling, desire, or physical signal to do something (such as needing to use the toilet)., Squatting, A position where the knees are bent and the hips are lowered, placing the body close to the feet or ground., Hormones, Chemical messengers in the body that control and regulate various physical functions and processes., Persists, Continues to exist, last, or occur over a prolonged period of time.

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