Erin is getting to the bottom of your constipation in this episode. Our gut health is tied to every other system in our bodies, 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, anecdotes 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]

-Erin's favorite supplements for constipation [1:06:45]

-Why you should also consider energetics if you have constipation [1:13:11]

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Bio-Kult Boosted probiotic supplement (enter code FUNK20 for 20% off one box) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9

Organifi powders (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/funk

Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts Jan 4th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project

Your Hormone Revival™ (next round starts in Feb!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones

FREE Digestive Guide: https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguide

Related episodes:

37: Liver Health, Bile Production & Intermittent Fasting: https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2018/12/8/episode-37-liver-health-bile-production-amp-intermittent-fasting

74: All About Cholesterol: https://www.erinholthealth.com/funktional-nutrition-podcast/2019/10/29/episode-74-all-about-cholesterol

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