Constipation Poop-Cast: How To Heal A Sluggish Gut (Foods, Supplements, Labs, Vagus Nerve Therapies)
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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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Dr. Will Cole
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BY DR. WILL COLE
Dr. Will Cole, DNM, IFMCP, DC is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the globe, starting one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will Cole provides a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is the host of the popular The Art Of Being Well podcast and the New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting, Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum and the brand new book Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel.
