Episode 8 – Full of it- Constipation and the Five Things You Need for a Good Number 2
The Aware Families Podcast wants to educate parents, grandparents and kids of all ages on how to stay healthy using the principles of Functional Medicine. Episodes are hosted by a pediatric physician (Tom Flass MD) and a family nurse practitioner (Brittany Coburn NP-C) who are trained in both conventional and functional medicine. As experienced healthcare providers and parents, they have navigated the challenges of the modern world with their own families and patients and share what they have learned along the way. A range of topics that impact our health are covered, including nutrition, sleep, stress and mental health, exercise and physical activity, toxic exposures, gut health, hormones and a lot more. This podcast strives to deliver real-world actionable health information to people looking to improve their lives and the lives of their families.
Brittany and Tom review constipation from a Functional Medicine perspective.
They discuss their experiences as healthcare providers treating poop issues- Brittany from a Women's health perspective as well as Tom's experience as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist treating LOTS of cases of constipation.ย
What defines constipation and how big of a problem is it?ย
How often should we be pooping and what does it mean when things aren't ”coming out right”?
This episode covers the basics of what we need to have good daily BM, known as ”The 5 Things for a Good Number Two.”
We discuss the impact of fiber, the gut microbiome, hydration, movement and good bathroom habits on your gut health and poop routine.ย
We also mention some of our favorite supplements to keep things moving and why you might not want to be relying on one of the most popular laxatives long term.ย ย
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