05/07/2025
When it comes to resolving constipation, we need to consider every step of the way - from top to bottom. 💩
Here’s how each part of your digestive system plays a role in regular, easy-to-pass bowel movements — and some tools to support it:
Brain & Nervous System:
🧠 Digestion starts before food enters your mouth! And chronic stress can shuts down digestion. We support the gut-brain axis with nervous system regulation tools like mindfulness, gut-directed hypnotherapy, vagus nerve activation, nervine & adaptogenic herbs.
Mouth & Stomach:
👄 Digestion starts with chewing! Plus, stomach acid is key for breaking down food, absorbing minerals and signaling proper motility. Bitters, mindful eating, and apple cider vinegar can help here.
Liver, Gallbladder & Pancreas:
🌱 These organs release bile and enzymes—essential for fat, carb & protein breakdown and gut motility. We may use herbs like milk thistle or artichoke for liver support, or add in digestive enzymes and ox bile to aid this process.
Small Intestine:
➰ Proper hormone signalling, tight junctions and the migrating motor complex are key for chemical digestion and nutrient and absorption here. Plant enzymes, prokinetic herbs and extending time between meals (3-5 hours) can be helpful.
Colon:
💩 Hydration, fiber, movement, and a balanced microbiome = healthy stools. The foundations of health make the world of a difference here, and sometimes (actually quite often) anti-microbial herbs can help to correct gut dysbiosis and rebalance the gut microbiome.
Constipation is complex — but treatable with a whole-body, root-cause approach!
💬 Want to see how this applies to YOUR digestive concerns? Book a FREE discovery call to learn more.
