Episode 131: Can't poop? Constipation & Gut Health
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The 12 Days of Funk’mas | Day 5
I’m getting to the bottom of your constipation in this episode. Our gut health is tied to every other system in our body, so if you’ve got constipation, there’s a good chance something else isn’t working well, either. This is an information-packed episode filled with stats, studies, and all the information you need to get your bowels moving again. Originally aired November 2019.
In this episode:
12 Days of Funk’mas Day 5 giveaway details, featuring Bio-Kult and Organifi [0:38]
Updates for upcoming programs, plus some listener love [2:10]
Life-changing anecdotal update from a happy YHR participant, and what this has to do with this episode topic [5:04]
Scary stat about diagnosing female hormone problems, and why we need to understand our hormones in order to understand our health [7:50]
How to know if you’re constipated, and why this is a problem [11:29]
The gut-hormone connection [14:38]
The top 4 things to do help with constipation [16:49]
Underlying causes of constipation [18:14]
Different types of fiber, and why a high-fiber diet might cause constipation [21:38]
How low-carb diets contribute to constipation [27:23]
How to move to increase motility [28:53]
Why stress can speed up or slow down transit time [30:20]
The sleep-poop connection [36:31]
How melatonin production is related to our gut health [39:25]
New treatments for IBS? [45:48]
Dysbiosis, infections, and other causes of constipation [47:42]
The vagus nerve and gut-brain connection [50:15]
Key drivers to combat constipation [52:39]
Using laxatives like Metamucil & Miralax, and how these affect our microbiome [59:02]
My favorite supplements for constipation [1:06:45]
Why you should also consider energetics if you have constipation [1:13:11]
Resources mentioned:
Bio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (Save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15!)
Organifi powders (Enter code FUNK for 20% off your order!)
Carb Compatibility Project™ (Available for free within the Funk’tional Nutrition Collective)
Your Hormone Revival™ (Only available within the Funk’tional Nutrition Collective)
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