Constipation, Part 1: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and Why It Matters

Explore all the products mentioned in this episode—support for gut health, constipation relief, and digestive wellness—right here: https://get2theroot.myshopify.com/collections/childrens-health-supplements----Constipation is common—but not normal. Dr. Paula Kruppstadt explains healthy stool patterns, root causes, and how to help kids poop comfortably and consistently.----In this episode, I break down what constipation really is, what healthy poop looks like, and why so many children struggle with it. We talk about stool patterns from infancy through childhood, common triggers like hydration, fiber, posture, and bathroom habits, and why Miralax isn’t as harmless as many believe. I also explain the GSTP1 detox gene and how genetics and gut health play a role in chronic constipation. This is a simple, practical guide for parents to help their kids feel better.----Dr. Paula Kruppstadt, MD, IFMCP, is a board-certified pediatrician and Certified Practitioner of Functional Medicine through The Institute for Functional Medicine. As the founder of Hope for Healing, she has dedicated her career to helping children and adults uncover the root causes of complex health challenges. One of the few pediatricians worldwide to hold IFMCP certification, Dr. Kruppstadt is also an expert in PANS/PANDAS and was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the state’s Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council, where she advises on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education for these conditions.----Hope For HealingWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://get2theroot.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/get2theroot.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/get2theroot.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/get2theroot-co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFW3cTdaOinactGlRUcSn0g⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/