Kristin Struble, MD

I am a mom, practicing pediatrician since 2001 and author from Phoenix, Arizona. I recently released a second edition of my children's book, "How to be a Poop Detective”, The Squatty Potty Edition. I highly recommend all humans squat when pooping just like toddlers instinctually do when they are eliminating in a pull-up. We are constructed and meant to poop squatting. Therefore, I am thrilled to endorse an amazing product, the Squatty Potty and am equally excited to have teamed up the company for my book's new edition. Squatty Potty is one of the most ingenius inventions I have come across in my medical career. Why? Because we have a pooping-problem epidemic in this country and as a medical doctor, I am on the front line trying to teach families why and how to fix this. Entire aisles in stores are dedicated to a billion dollar industry to unnaturally aid and assist our nation's problematic pooping process with drugs. The Squatty Potty has been a miraculous addition to my crusade because it, like my book, offers a natural approach to help all Americans, big and small, poop easier. Squatty Potty and I have merged our happy-pooping mindset by modifying my book to create this Squatty Potty edition. In that, it displays the obvious reasons for our marriage. I am proud and excited to be part of the Squatty Potty Family and to share my book with you.

My calling, passion and motivation for writing my book stems from over fifteen years of practice where I have daily discussions with kids and families about dietary decisions which support a well-functioning digestive tract and how this relates to different health conditions. For this reason, I strongly believe that poop education is an essential component of medicine and should be discussed on a routine basis. I regularly teach my patients and families that healthy poop indicates a healthy gut and as a result, a healthier body. We also discuss how important it is to eliminate the "trash" in their "pipe" or colon daily. We talk about how to detect foods and drinks that can clog our pipes and those that help to move them along and show how these choices, along with the Squatty Potty, create a happy and efficient elimination process.

My book helps to teach kids and parents all about what actually constitutes normal pooping. You'd be surprised, but many kids and parents are grateful for this education because they are unaware their bathroom experience isn't what it should be. The simple concept is projected through the main theme of my book -- the “5 S’s” of poop: shape, soft, sink, shade and shoot. It might sound a bit humorous, but that adds to the message’s impact when I draw pictures of poop shapes. Through this exercise, the smiles, giggles and curiosity commonly transition to amazement as we often come to learn that constipation is an unrealized issue and a key factor responsible for their various ill symptoms.

Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine said, “All disease begins in the gut”. I know many patients, both past and current, who will attest to the fact that when simple dietary modifications were made and the "5 S's" monitored, their childrens disease states improved or were alleviated completely. And, again, when they combine my simple approach with the Squatty Potty, everyone's poop literally shoots out with ease as it should. They become professional expert poop detectives.

Prevent constipation and have "the best poop of your life" with simple dietary modifications and by using the Squatty Potty! My book and this product are the perfect marriage and are in harmony with the "end goal��"...a happy, easy-to-empty, colon:).

What Esteemed Colleagues are saying about her book:

“As a practicing allergist and immunologist, Dr. Struble’s book opens the dialogue between children and their parents to the fact that gut health is intimately associated with overall health. Since the intestines are home to nearly 70% of the immune system and trillions of bacteria, its importance in general well-being cannot be understated. As a father of two young children, I believe that her simple suggestions and fun approach will help children become more “in tune” with what their bodies are trying to tell them. Training children to pay attention to these subtle signs will teach them to “listen” to their body and not only improve their health now, but for years to come. I commend Dr. Struble on this book and her passion for the care of her patients.”

R. Joseph Mittel, MD- Allergist and Immunologist

“As a practicing gastroenterologist, Dr. Struble’s book is a breath of fresh air. The clever cartoon illustrations are just what children need to have fun while learning something profoundly important. There is so much negative advertising for children’s food choices. Therefore, it is nice to see an influence for positive change in a child’s diet. Of course, this the opposite of commercially touted diets. It is so hard to convince Americans that cow’s milk is not a healthy food and that dairy products cause many of the chronic health issues we face as a country.

Recently a publication discussed why dairy products are so addictive and have such a role in obesity and diabetes. According to this, they contain a mild narcotic referred to as caseo-opiates. Casein is a milk protein and opium-like substances are attached to it and therefore contribute to the popularity of foods like pizza.

So drink water and enjoy being a poop detective!”

Kristy Ingebo, MD- Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Phoenix Children’s Hospital

“Dr. Struble provides us with age appropriate imagery for what is for the most part, taboo territory. The gut. We all implicitly get the connection between nutrition and health but how are we ever going to get this across to young children? Well here we have it. Laid out carefully with respect, humor and the facts of the matter, Dr. Struble eloquently demystifies complex uncharted territory. She bravely shows us a way of educating kids about their bodies – taking charge of what goes in and what comes out! She also made me laugh!

Thank you Dr. Struble!”

Raun D. Melmed, MD, FAAP- Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician

This book is so much fun to read! I say that as a parent and as a physician. How to be a “poop” detective is also, and more importantly, fantastic for our children. Since this bodily function occurs in everybody, every day, but is taken for granted, this book gives it credence. Many children, and for that matter many adults, have problems that relate to poop or whose poop tells the story of other problems. Since this is usually a private matter, most kids are taught not to talk about it. That leaves a very important topic poorly addressed. This book takes care of all of that.

The illustrations are amazing and Dr. Struble directed her wonderful illustrator well.

Accordingly, the book is easy to read, rolls right along with the pictures, and creates an opportunity for conversation. That is exactly what a children’s book should do. Additionally, this book lends itself to be read multiple times.

Finally, for the parents, the last page of the book tells us to not miss the parent companion book, (apparently coming out soon), “How to Become a Parent Poop Detective”. Looking forward to it.

Jerry Altman, MD, ENT (Otolaryngologist)

This book is fantastic!! As a practicing adult gastroenterologist, I completely endorse this book. The concept of 5 S’s is applicable not only to kids but adults as well.

It truly stresses the concept of “you are what you eat.”

Deepa Shah, MD Gastroenterologist