Why You’re Still Constipated (Do This First)

Break through your keto or low carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/call Constipation can wreck your gut health, detox, energy, and results long before you notice the real problem. In episode 899 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with gut health expert Marina Ortega to talk about why you’re still constipated and what to fix first. Marina shares how stress, dehydration, low electrolytes, laxative use, and poor drainage can keep the body stuck. They also cover colon hydrotherapy, coffee enemas, castor oil packs, parasite cleansing, black mold exposure, liver detox, GLP-1 constipation, bloating, and why men, athletes, and high performers should pay more attention to daily elimination. Follow Marina on IG: https://www.instagram.com/marinathepoopfairy Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ Chapters 0:00 - What Is the Gut Microbiome and Why Does It Matter? 0:19 - Marina Ortega’s 5-Year Battle With Chronic Constipation 1:49 - How Stress and Dehydration Can Shut Down Digestion 3:01 - Why Is Poop Still So Hard to Talk About? 3:45 - Are Laxatives Making Constipation Worse? 4:33 - How Often Should You Poop Each Day? 5:38 - Constipation vs. Diarrhea: What Is Actually Normal? 5:51 - When Does Constipation Become Dangerous? 6:56 - How Black Mold Exposure Nearly Took Marina Down 9:49 - The Hidden Black Mold Risk in Steam Rooms 11:01 - What Is the Best Way to Test for Mold? 13:18 - The Biggest Mistake People Make With Detox Cleanses 15:20 - How To Open Your Detox Pathways First 16:38 - How Do Coffee Enemas Actually Work? 18:16 - Coffee Enemas vs. Distilled Water Enemas 19:23 - Should Healthy People Do Detox Treatments? 19:53 - Keto Brick Interruption 20:43 - Why Coffee Enemas and Castor Oil Packs Are Back 21:05 - What Is a Castor Oil Pack and How Does It Work? 22:29 - Is Dehydration Causing Your Constipation? 23:02 - How To Choose the Right Electrolytes 23:41 - How Much Water Should You Drink Per Day? 24:28 - Is Coffee Dehydrating You? 25:13 - What Happens During Colon Hydrotherapy? 26:01 - Colon Hydrotherapy vs. Enemas: What’s the Difference? 26:31 - Is Colon Hydrotherapy Safe? 27:48 - Should Everyone Do a Parasite Cleanse? 29:21 - How Often Should You Do a Parasite Cleanse? 30:34 - Why Parasite Cleanses Can Make You Feel Worse First 31:05 - What Comes Out During a Parasite Cleanse? 32:17 - What Ingredients Kill Parasites? 34:48 - Ancient Detox Remedies That Still Work 36:10 - Are Castor Oil Packs and Parasite Cleanses Safe for Kids? 36:57 - What To Expect After a Parasite Cleanse 37:54 - Why More Men and Athletes Are Doing Gut Detox 39:46 - How GLP-1 Drugs Can Cause Constipation 40:28 - What’s Next for Marina Ortega and Trust Your Gut 41:47 - Why Liver Cleansing Is So Underrated 42:17 - Can Extended Fasting Detox the Liver? 43:10 - Where To Find Marina Ortega