-17.8Â°C to -15Â°C. The new hardiness map is divided into nine major zones: the harshest is 0 and the mildest is 8. Subzones (e.g., 4a or 4b, 5a or 5b) are also noted in the map legend. These subzones are most familiar to Canadian gardeners.
Foul smelling stool may be caused by poor diet and digestion. Eating fried, greasy foods, processed foods, refined sugar and excessive alcohol consumption is the primary cause of foul-smelling stools. It may also be due to an overgrowth of bacteria â bacteria produces hydrogren sulfide (rotten egg smell), ammonia or sulfur odors.
The stool should neither be too hard nor too soft, and should not have a foul odor. There also should be no pus, blood, mucus or undigested food in it. A TCM physician usually notes the frequency, form and color of the stool as well as the accompanying feelings during defecation. An offensive odor of stool pertains to heat accumulation.