In this “Mental Health Is Physical Health” series episode, I sit down with members of my functional medicine telehealth team to talk about everyone’s favorite topic - poop, specifically constipation. By understanding what exactly this common issue looks like (which may surprise you!), we can better understand the root cause and take steps towards healthier digestion. From signs and symptoms to look out for, the ideal frequency and formation of bowel movements for optimal digestion, the best natural foods, supplements, and lifestyle tools to support better gut motility, and the importance of nervous system regulation - this episode is your go-to guide for a healthy gut and getting things moving again.  Also listen to an intimate conversation with one of our telehealth patients!

A few of my favorite things we cover this episode:

• Signs and symptoms of constipation from a functional medicine perspective.
• Specific diagnostic labs to run to understand the root cause of constipation.
• Surprising, yet common, causes of constipation.
• Natural dietary, supplement, and lifestyle changes to relieve constipation.
• The importance of nervous system regulation to improve sluggish digestion.

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Happy listening and we hope you learned a little bit more about the art of being well!

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In health,

Dr. Will Cole