Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

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May 28, 2024

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Learn about the causes of constipation and how to alleviate it through intermittent fasting and dietary adjustments. Discover the importance of beneficial microbes, betaine hydrochloride, and consuming plants raised on healthy soils for optimal gut health.

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Avoid long-term use of mineral oil laxatives due to potential nerve and muscle damage.

Maintain healthy digestion by intermittent fasting, simplifying meals, and supplementing with betaine hydrochloride.

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Alleviating Constipation: Avoiding Harmful Laxatives

Avoid long-term use of laxatives containing mineral oil to prevent nerve and muscle damage in the colon. Primary constipation, the most common type, should be initially treated with polyethylene glycol, although its safety is being questioned due to hypersensitivity in some individuals. The standard advice to consume more fiber can be reconsidered, as undigested fiber may contribute to constipation by blocking the colon's passage. Avoiding synthetic fiber sources and using natural options like polyphenols for gut microbes can aid digestion.

Understanding Constipation and Digestive Health

5min

Optimizing Gut Health and Digestion Through Dietary Adjustments

2min

When your diet is filled with processed foods and lacking essential nutrients, it can lead to constipation.

The most common type of constipation is primary constipation, in which constipation is the primary issue rather than being caused by a tumor or obstruction. The first line of treatment for constipation like this is often a petroleum-based medication called polyethylene glycol, but it can cause other problems.

Microbes are vital in breaking down fiber and supporting healthy digestion. When our diet lacks these beneficial microbes, it can lead to problems such as bloating, cramping, and constipation.

The first step is to practice intermittent fasting by eating only two meals daily with no snacks. This gives the digestive system a chance to rest and catch up.

The second step is fixing your diet by simplifying meals and avoiding processed and refined foods. This also includes incorporating grass-fed meat, fermented foods, including sauerkraut, to provide beneficial microbes for a healthy gut. Following a Healthy Keto® diet is also beneficial.

The third step is supplementing with betaine hydrochloride to increase stomach acid and improve digestion. This can also help alleviate constipation by lubricating the colon with bile.

In addition to these steps, consuming plants raised on healthy soils can provide essential nutrients and beneficial microbes for a healthy gut. Magnesium and vitamin B1 can help promote regular bowel movements. Castor oil and senna are also good natural remedies for constipation.

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