There’s a reason “5 to 9 before your 9 to 5” videos have been trending on social media. Your morning routine can set the tone for the rest of your day, and everyone wants to know the secret to the best routine for improving their productivity and feeling their best. But there’s one benefit of a morning routine that isn’t often included in social media posts. Being more intentional about how you start your day may also help you poop.
Surprisingly, the top morning habit for keeping your digestive tract running smoothly isn’t a high-fiber breakfast either (although that can help, of course). This habit actually happens before you leave your bed. “It is all about having a consistent routine in the morning, and this starts with waking up at the same time every morning,” says Neil Parikh, M.D., a board-certified gastroenterologist. “For many, waking up at the same time and allowing ourselves to have unhurried time on the toilet is sufficient to have a satisfactory bowel movement.”
Read on to find out why waking up at the same time every morning can help keep your digestive system running smoothly.
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