THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional Medicine 299// Slow Motility isn't a root cause. Here's what is.
Have you been told that slow motility is the reason you’re constipated, bloated, or dealing with digestive issues that just won’t resolve?
Have you tried to “treat” slow motility — with supplements, laxatives, diets, or protocols — only to find that nothing actually sticks?
Or maybe you haven’t been formally diagnosed, but all signs seem to point to slow digestion, sluggish bowels, or food just not moving the way it should.
If any of that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.
Today we’re continuing the Real Root Cause Series, where I'm taking conditions that are commonly labeled as root causes — and breaking down to you what their REAL root causes are. This is super powerful because understanding a fake vs. real root cause is the difference between finding healing from your symptoms... or not.
Today's topic is: slow motility.
Slow motility is a common diagnosis I hear clients get from a doctor who explains that "slow motility" is why they have constipation, acid reflux, bloating, or some other digestive issue. The solution to slow motility, according to the doctor, is usually either "get used to it", surgery (when motility is bad enough), or a merry-go-round of supplements or medications designed to help "slow motility" (but that don't really help relieve your symptoms).
The reason these methods don't really help slow motility is because slow motility is NOT a root cause. It's being CAUSED by something else!
That's why, on today's episode, I'm breaking down:
- Why treating slow gut motility with supplements or medications rarely works
- The real causes of slow gut motility
- How to test for these root causes of low motility
- And what actually needs to be addressed for motility to return naturally
If you're ready to stop chasing new and different supplements or simply feeling like a victim to the rate your body decided to digest at - then this episode is for you.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction to Slow Motility
00:34 - Understanding Real Root Causes
01:00 - Common Misdiagnoses and Misconceptions
02:01 - Welcome to the Better Belly Podcast
03:10 - Deep Dive into Slow Motility
07:46 - Symptoms and Related Conditions
09:04 - Root Causes of Slow Motility
13:43 - Digestive Enzymes and Their Importance
17:34 - Visceral Adhesions Explained
20:32 - Understanding Myofascial and Visceral Adhesions
21:44 - Finding a Qualified Practitioner for Visceral Manipulation
22:32 - Self-Evaluation Techniques for Visceral Adhesions
23:21 - The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Motility
25:35 - Mold and Its Impact on Gut Health
27:56 - Other Pathogens Affecting Gut Motility
29:34 - Nutrient Deficiencies and Constipation
31:04 - Food Sensitivities and Inflammation
32:41 - Thyroid Issues and Slow Motility
34:49 - Comprehensive Testing and Protocols
38:13 - Conclusion and Next Steps
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- 118// LIVER: The #1 Thing You Can Do to Ease Bloating and PMS
- 221// Mold & Constipation: How Toxic Mold Exposure Causes Constipation
- 232// Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?
- 40// Reduce Acid Reflux with the Magic Power of Zinc
- 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail
- 220// 100 Symptoms Of Mold Exposure + Toxic Mold: How Many Do You Have?
- 236// Parasite Symptoms, Parasite Tests, and Why Parasite Cleanses Fail
- 237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed
- 267// The Best Food Sensitivity Test for You, with Vibrant Wellness
- 239// Lyme Disease Symptoms and Testing, and The Best Lyme Treatment
- 250// Epstein Barr Virus Symptoms, Testing, and Best EBV Treatment
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