Did you know, according to Ayurveda, your bowel movements can say a lot about your digestion, health of body tissues, presence of parasites, prognosis of diseases and overall health. To understand this, let us first understand the concept of Ama. Poor digestion creates toxic waste called ama, leading to overall body imbalance. In modern terms, we can correlate this to poor gut health. Bowel movement test for Ama There is a bowel movement test for Ama. If you have Ama, consequently, your bowel sinks; however, if you don’t have it, your bowels will float. If you find out that you have Ama, you have an impaired digestive fire that needs to be fixed ASAP. Also, check out my other articles to know about how to improve your digestion. Doctor Rekha is a 4th generation Ayurvedic Medicine Doctor (BAMS) living in between Dubai and India who has patients from around the globe who believes that, Ayurveda can help everyone lead a happy and healthy life. If you are suffering from any gut issues, you can take our Gut Health Program. If you are struggling with any health issues, you can either book a consultation with us or send us a message via WhatsApp to +91 79074 89839. We have the best Ayurvedic doctors in Trivandrum who are always glad to help you. If you have any queries, contact us. You can also visit us at our hospital.