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  2. This viral ab exercise looks like a hoax, but experts say it ...

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    The stomach vacuum is an isometric ab exercise that strengthens the core. Physical therapists say it's effective at working the abs and reducing back pain. This viral ab exercise looks like a hoax ...

  3. This is why you always poop around the same time - AOL

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    In the morning your colon will start contracting to move poop along your intestines, getting you ready to have a bowel movement. Eating can also trigger your colon to contract: Your stomach ...

  4. Vacuum exercise - Wikipedia

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    The vacuum exercise is an exercise which involves contracting some internal abdominal muscles, primarily the transverse abdominal muscle, and not as much the diaphragm. Repetitions of the exercise may be used as a form of endurance training, and light strength training. There is difficulty building strength in the muscle, as it is not easy to ...

  5. How often should you poop? And do you need to worry if you ...

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    “If someone is struggling to have a bowel movement, straining, bloated, has painful constipation, experiences urgency when they need to have a bowel movement, has a change from their standard ...

  6. Defecation - Wikipedia

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    Other associated symptoms can include abdominal bloating, abdominal pain, and abdominal distention. [9] Disorders of the bowel can seriously impact quality of life and daily activities. The causes of functional bowel disorder are multifactorial, and dietary habits such as food intolerance and low fiber diet are considered to be the primary factors.

  7. Gastrocolic reflex - Wikipedia

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    The gastrocolic reflex or gastrocolic response is a physiological reflex that controls the motility, or peristalsis, of the gastrointestinal tract following a meal. It involves an increase in motility of the colon consisting primarily of giant migrating contractions, in response to stretch in the stomach following ingestion and byproducts of digestion entering the small intestine. [1]

  8. Migrating motor complex - Wikipedia

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    Migrating motor complex, also known as migrating myoelectric complex, migratory motor complex, migratory myoelectric complex and MMC, is a cyclic, recurring motility pattern that occurs in the stomach and small bowel during fasting; it is interrupted by feeding. [1]

  9. Forget vacuuming the carpet, try vacuuming your stomach - AOL

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