7. The Fiber Trap: Why "Just Eat More" Is Making Your Constipation Worse

🌸 Interested in working with 1:1 with Heather? DM the word “PODCAST” on Instagram → @DetoxHeather or visit detoxheather.com SUMMARY:In this episode, Heather discusses the paradox of fiber and its effects on gut health, particularly in women experiencing constipation. She explores how fiber can sometimes worsen symptoms due to issues like slow motility and methane production in the gut. Heather emphasizes the importance of understanding individual gut health and the need for personalized approaches to nutrition and digestion.KEYWORDS:gut health, fiber, constipation, prebiotic, methane sibo, intestinal methanogen overgrowth, visceral hypersensitivity, digestive health, functional nutrition, women's health, functional wellness, ibs educationTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Prebiotic pepsi? The fiber maxing craze00:44 Heather01:04 Fiber coffee01:20 Fiber helps most people poop more01:38 Study02:47 Paradox - when fiber makes you poop less03:00 A clue to deeper imbalances03:14 Two reasons fiber can worsen constipation03:25 Reason #104:52 Food triggers05:41 test don't guess06:33 Reason #207:35 Hydrogen sulfide09:07 when low carb backfires09:53 Action steps10:39 Work with meFREE GUIDES: www.detoxheather.com/links STUDIES/ PRODUCTS MENTIONED:Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35816465/Heather Munnelly, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP)🌸Website: https://detoxheather.com/🌸Instagram: @DetoxHeather🌸Tik Tok: @DetoxHeather🌸Youtube: @DetoxHeatherMedical Disclaimer:This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care, supplement or diet regimen. This channel does not provide health care, nutrition, or diagnosis services for any condition.Affiliate Disclaimer: I may earn a small commission from affiliate links shared on this channel.