Episode 65: The Constipation Conundrum: Exploring Probiotics and the Microbiome for Relief with Rebecca Edwards

This episode is dedicated to our beautiful friend, Rachel Aldridge, who devoted her career to helping others through naturopathy and her work in the gut health space. Rach is so loved and she will be deeply missed xxThis week, Rebecca Edwards, Director of Education at Activated Probiotics, is back with Karly for another very interesting chat, this time about constipation and the role of probiotics in constipation relief. Tune in to find out:Why data on constipation prevalence is rareEducation further required around what a healthy bowel motion looks and feels likeFactors that increase your chances of constipationDiagnosis criteria for chronic constipationAll about the muscular physiology of the digestive tractThe strong connections between gut health and mental healthWhy constipation can be exacerbated by the menstrual cycle and pregnancyRebecca shares some very interesting studies and recent constipation researchInterested in the research Rebecca mentioned? Find the Biome Lax formulation research paper here!Are you a practitioner looking for guidance while supporting clients with SIBO? Sign up to the SIBO Food Roadmap Training for Practitioners and become a Certified SIBO Food Roadmap Practitioner!Are you a client suffering from SIBO and seeking relief with diet therapy? Reach out and join the Nourished Gut Program to utilise the SIBO Food Roadmap in your treatment plan.Download my Gut 40 eBook for guidance on how to start nourishing your gut.Do you have an unhealthy gut? Take my Gut Health Quiz and find out now!Head over to karlyraven.com for more Nourished Gut episodes, free resources, and information about my programs.__________________________________________________________________________DISCLAIMERThis podcast information is provided for educational purposes only, and is intended to be used only in conjunction with individual support from a professionally qualified and trained practitioner. It does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease and is not a substitute for appropriately _________________________________________________________________________WORK WITH KARLY Ready to stop managing symptoms and start rebuilding? Karly takes a limited number of one-on-one clients each month through the Nourished Gut Program — applications are open: https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com/nourishedgut FREE RESOURCE Not ready for that yet? Start here. Grab Karly's free 3-Day Bloat Fix — a short, practical protocol targeting the most common drivers of daily bloating: https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com/bloat VISIT US ONLINE Gut health support for clients → https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com Mentoring & clinical education for practitioners → https://www.karlyraven.com FOLLOW ALONG @karlyravennaturopath — clinical insights, gut health education & behind the scenes @nourishedgutclinic — the clinic page, client wins & what's on ENJOYING THE PODCAST? A rating and review takes 30 seconds and helps more people find the show who really need it. Thank you. DISCLAIMER Content shared on the Nourished Gut Podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health practitioner before making changes to your health or treatment plan....