Sipping this tea may help you go No.
It often disrupts your daily routine, making you feel sluggish and bloated.
Having regular bowel movements is essential for maintaining good health.
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But what does it mean to have regular bowel movements?
But first, what is senna tea?
Senna has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat constipation and promote bowel health.
So, how does senna tea help you poop?
Senna tea works by stimulating the colon’s muscles, thereby encouraging bowel movements.
This softens the stool and can facilitate bowel movements, she adds.
This can result in a decreased ability to have regular bowel movements without the aid of laxatives.
Other Teas to Help You Poop
While we have deemed senna tea the No.
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