- Canada-based Dr. Janine Bowling posts about gut health on TikTok
- She listed her top tips to get rid of constipation quickly and naturally.
- Her clip has garnered millions of views, but some people are left wondering
A naturopath has revealed her tips for always using the bathroom on time in the morning.
Canada-based Janine Bowling has amassed over 870,000 followers on TikTok thanks to her natural tips and tricks on weight loss, gut health, bowel movements, and more.
Recently, health experts explained how to make your bowel movements more regular.
“Here are three things that will make you poop in no time,” the pro says in a recent clip, which has been viewed more than 3.9 million times.
Her top suggestion is figs, a natural laxative.
“Figs are wonderful,” exclaimed the naturopath. “It’s rich in dietary fiber, so it’s perfect for relieving constipation.”
The next tip is simple and something everyone should do anyway: drink plenty of water.
“You need to be properly hydrated with good quality water to keep things moving,” she advised.
The third one is a bit controversial and may take some getting used to, as she advised adding a drop of olive oil to your morning coffee.
“This is a recipe I shared. You’ll love it,” she assured viewers. “According to this study, it also helps with weight loss.”
Janine posted the study published by the National Library of Medicine in 2018 on her TiKTok background.
claimed that consuming extra virgin olive oil improves body composition and blood pressure in women with excess body fat.
She recommends adding a tablespoon of olive oil to your morning coffee, joking that you “don’t even taste” this unusual additive.
Some believers who heard the gut expert’s advice had doubts.
“You lost me to putting olive oil in your coffee,” one person wrote, while another joked, “For me it’s anxiety and subsequent stress.”
Janine regularly urges her followers to improve their toilet habits, with another recent clip claiming: It is “grounded” and Seeing the early morning sunlight activates all the body’s systems.
“Get grounded,” the doctor advised. “Especially first thing in the morning, you have to be grounded. Barefoot on the ground.”
She also encourages looking at the sun in the morning, saying it helps set your circadian rhythm for the day and is your “cue” for your first poop in the morning.
Janine also emphasized the importance of “acting when you get the signal.” Don’t suppress it.
Other tips she shared were about doing a full-body detox and increasing your fiber intake.
“This is something I like to do at the change of seasons,” she says, adding that she uses specific herbal medicines for each detox.
‘[Fiber] It helps ensure proper movement through the gastrointestinal tract,” she explained.
