EPISODE 40: Constipation: when fibre doesn't work

Fix Your Gut podcast

Everybody poops...or maybe sometimes you don't. If you're going less than once per day, we need to figure out why because not only is it a pain in the butt, but it can contribute to other illnesses too. Laxatives aren't the answer - there's always a root cause. Often it's a combination of gut bacteria imbalances, stress, food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, structural issues, ageing and medications. In this episode I dive into: - root causes of constipation - why fibre is important, but may not help - should you try probiotics? - what to do when you can't go Ultimately, constipation can have many causes, and laxatives are a band-aid solution. In order to optimize your gut, and overall health you have to find and heal the root cause. Join us in my free Facebook group all about gut health & more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fixyourgutcollective/ #guthealth #constipation #menopause #nutrition #guthealingjourney #ibs #celiac #glutenfree #foodsensitivities #bloating #gerd #digestivehealth #microbiome #functionalnutrition