About this episode
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 Has this resource helped you in any way over the past 3 years? Spread the love and share this free resource! Let’s show people why the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast is 1 million downloads strong - and counting. **FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE** https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/