4 Causes of Constipation & The Most Effective Solutions

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If most doctors were like Michael Ruscio the health of our country would be substantially better.

I had a rather expensive stool sample panel done, GI mapping done. It showed insufficient enzymes. I actually found a form of enzymes made from fermented fruit that comes from Japan. I’ve been using it for a few months and I have been regular in a way that I have never been in my entire life. I have struggled with constipation since I was a child and I have tried a lot of things. Just wanted to mention it. I wasn’t having diarrhea when I started taking the enzymes, I was having horrific bloating. It seems that I was going through a phase of Symptoms that were SIBO like. I just wanted to mention this because it has been an absolute game changer for me. I don’t have any affiliation with any product, I’m just a regular person who seems to have found some thing that helped.

Drinking more water seems to help now that I drink 10 to 12 glasses a day constipation is much less of an issue. The other thing you ever discussed was having 6 to 10 prunes a day that really seems to help me.

I kept using Mg citrate for soooo long and it just accumulated and in my colon/ kidney areas without help. Finally, I started taking potassium citrate and I now have functioning bowels. I don't understand why everyone goes to Mg or laxative when many may lack potassium instead.

Thank you for a very clear, in-depth, and valuable presentation.

Well Done! Various Yoga Positions also extremely helpfull practiced daily! I do the abdominal massage every morning before getting out of bed. Works like a charm. Anytime I get an ache in my bowel, massage and like magic I have movement! Structural is a big part of it too. Thank you for this video. Great one to share.

Increase your healthy fat intake , along with some fibre (not too much), Hydration, 10km walks, belly & kegel excersises + increase your lean protein intake .....while reducing your refined carbs & sugars intake .

I have suffered from constipation since I was a child. But I have been trying to cope with it. Which hasn't been easy.

Comprehensive - thanks so much!

Can you please elaborate on the dosing of the modified citrus pectin that you mentioned in this episode?

Excellent explanation. Thank you

How would you work out which type/problems discussed of constipation you have in order to implement treatment?

What would you recommend if you're having bowel movements every day but not fully clearing?

What about gastroparesis?

Always excellent and so helpful. Thank you.

Such great info. Thank you, Dr. Ruscio!

Doctor is it true that more than 50% or ibs cases are sibo ?

Thanks for the info about tortuous colon. This was found in my latest colonoscopy after a lifetime of issues.

Great video Michael❤