The ultimate guide to constipation with The Gut Health MD, Dr Will Bulsiewicz

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In today’s short-ish episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will ask: How much do we really know about constipation?
The formal definition of constipation is having fewer than three bowel movements a week. But did you know that you can have a bowel movement every day and still be constipated?
Recent data has shown that a quarter of people worldwide have at one point reported symptoms, suggesting that there’s much more to constipation than simply infrequent bowel movements.
In today’s short-ish episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will dispel some misconceptions about constipation and empower you to have better bowel movements.
Referenced in today’s episode:
A redefinition of constipation from King’s College London: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/research-r...
The State Of The Nation’s Gut, a report from the U.K.-based Love Your Gut initiative: loveyourgut.com/resources/love...
Epidemiology of constipation in Europe and Oceania: A systematic review published in BMC Gastroenterology: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Recent advances in understanding and managing chronic constipation published in F1000Research: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
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Episode transcripts are available here: joinzoe.com/learn/category/nu...
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@gutmicrobiomequeen Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that he brought up *bloating* being caused by constipation. I see this pretty frequently. If you can correct the root cause(s) of constipation and get folks poopin' again the bloating starts to finally dissipate. Granted, there are other reasons for bloating, so this isn't a 100% fool-proof solution for bloating, but it's definitly worth exploring if you have both problems.

@sheilasconcretegarden9946 Жыл бұрын

I had problems with constipation off and on for years, then had chronic small hard stools for a year. After a colonoscopy, my gastroenterologist just told me to take a prescription. Consulted a functional dietician, who found me to be eating a healthy diet. I took extra fiber supplements, probiotics, enzymes, walked more, drank more water, etc. Still the same issue. What worked for me was keeping a food diary. He instructed me to pay attention to abdominal pain and burping after eating. Found out that lactose causes abdominal pain, but my real culprits are garlic and onions (experienced burping). Since eliminating these from my diet, I've had no problems. I also have increased my consumption of root vegetables and resistant starch.

@gutmicrobiomequeen Жыл бұрын

Have you found that you also have an issue with wheat? Or beans? I ask because onion and garlic are high in FODMAPs called fructans. In either case, you may find that herbal prokinetics (ex. ginger, artichoke) can help you reintroduce those foods without issue.

@sheilasconcretegarden9946 Жыл бұрын

@@gutmicrobiomequeen I used an artichoke/ ginger supplement for several months, which helped a little, but didn't have that much impact until cutting out garlic and onions. I have discontinued using it. I make garlic/ onion infused oil and that works well for cooking and salad dressing. I went without wheat for a year with no improvement, except losing weight. I have introduced wheat and it seems to be keeping me regular. I mostly eat sourdough bread and use a variety of sprouted grains in pancakes, waffles, crepes etc. As far as beans, black beans and lentils seemed to be a problem. As per my dietitian, I use white canned beans and rinse and cook them a little before consuming, and that works well. I also take Fodmate when I'm eating out and possibly may have eaten something I'm sensitive to.

@gutmicrobiomequeen Жыл бұрын

@@sheilasconcretegarden9946 sounds like you've covered a lot of bases! And I'm glad you're working with an RD. I see a lot of people go on very restrictive diets without proper guidance and it's not pretty 😬 Without good guidance, a lot of people 1. Overly restrict their diet unnecessarily and 2. Wind up with a ton of nutritional deficiencies

@sheilasconcretegarden9946 Жыл бұрын

@@gutmicrobiomequeen yes, I started on the low FODMAP diet for about three weeks before seeing a dietitian. He had me switch to a no dairy no gluten diet, which seemed more restrictive... I also have diverticulosis and he pointed out popcorn and corn were causing flare-ups with that. I am no longer seeing him on a monthly basis; just will consult him if I have further problems. This has really been an educational experience!

@cycleoflife7331 Жыл бұрын

@@sheilasconcretegarden9946try sprouting your beans for a few days. That lowers lectins much more than just cooking. I almost wait for a bit of fermentation to occur then cook. It does change the taste. Try it

@PegSadie Жыл бұрын

I’ve been on ZOE for a year and my health has improved dramatically. However lately my bowel habits suddenly got worse. I couldn’t figure out what was making me feel bloated, nauseous, pooping way more and not good ones… this podcast helped me realize I was constipated ..and the light bulb moment that I’d been adding many more plants but not drinking enough water! Plus the prune juice recommendation and why it helps. After increasing water (check the color of your pee!), restarting my daily exercise routine and adding more water and I’m much better and back on track. Thank you for this podcast!

@kimwarburton8490 Жыл бұрын

i have had those tests, and i must say, it was not as embarrassing/humiliating/upsetting/awkward/painful etc as i had feared. They were game-changing because we realised through these tests and following discussion, that i had a bad technique of pushing too hard for too long due to a life-time of chronic constipation stemming from a childhood where i often didn't feel 'safe' to poop. diet changes and pro-biotics have also helped and i regularly go once a day o late, although consistency could still be better XD

@janetwood4249 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting & important discussion. I have found that chewing my food really well has helped with bloating & bowel movements. And drinking plenty of water helps too

@russellmcdonald1964 Жыл бұрын

Well done guys, an extremely pertinent and concise run down of the problem

@wendymendoza1815 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video from someone who has been constipated for many years but has recently started eating loads more veggies daily, this has been a game changer. Thank you Dr B

@benjaminatom6215 Жыл бұрын

Hello Beautiful

@alblee Жыл бұрын

@Wendy, did you mean to refer to the one who posted this video? >"Very informative video from someone who has been constipated for many years ..."

@mearussell5829 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree - less is more from the presenter

@lenkazajic8509 Жыл бұрын

Fun conversation, guys! :) I too could talk about/listen to poop discussions all day long - so incredibly important!

@michaelcorrigan4625 Жыл бұрын

Great work from Zoe! The information is very well presented and accessible.

@HungaryEye Жыл бұрын

Try magnesium( citrate) before you go to sleep.Helps. B1 deficiency can cause same constipation .

@lemmadegefa5456 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, Guys. It was educative listening to you.

@magentamagenta1274 10 ай бұрын

I eat a plant based diet but still suffer with constipation. What wasn’t covered is prolapse, hysterectomies, thyroid disease, also the suggestion of high FODMAP options for ways to help constipation isn’t an option for many people with IBS, coeliac disease. Having a healthy diet isn’t the remedy for me.

@grega4231 4 ай бұрын

I know it's a late reply, but have you tried adding more healthy fats?

@margaretmargaret6582 Жыл бұрын

Nearly impossible to find healthcare professionals who will do anything except precribe RX or OTC drugs

@7777maesteg Жыл бұрын

I've tried all sorts for constapation and none worked! But I started drinking beetroot juice for general health (and I like it!) A side effect was I stopped taking tablets for constapation because since I started drinking beetroot juice I don't need them and poop almost daily now!

@ZsuzsaKarolySmith 11 ай бұрын

A word of caution - when you have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) with chronic constipation, stomach churning, bloating and gas, increasing your fibre intake or consumption of fermented foods can actually exacerbate your symptoms. A low FODMAP diet might help, which is a bit restrictive as it excludes gluten and dairy and many fruits/veggies and beans/legumes as well - but necessary to heal the small intestines before reintroducing some of these otherwise healthy whole foods. You don't necessarily have to cut all these out completely, just reduce your consumption to tolerable levels. According to my research, the vagus nerve might also have something to do with SIBO, and could actually be the root cause - food intolerances are just the effect of SIBO not the cause! Hypothyroidism is also implicated - the theory is that SIBO causes hypothyroidism by blocking the conversion of T3 to T4 - but hypothyroidism may also promote SIBO - it's a vicious circle!

@theancientsancients1769 9 ай бұрын

I have hydrogen SIBO but no thyroid issues. My problems started after getting long covid. I'm using antibiotics for it . Vagus nerve is an interesting 🤔 concept I was looking into recently.. I am more stressed and SIBO makes me more stressed

@louisehindmarch3757 9 ай бұрын

I suffered with all those symptoms and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism my gut has got worse and I suffer with chronic constipation yet mp go argues hypothyroidism does not cause gut issues or constipation! Omg I knew it ! I have suffered for the last 3 years since hypothyroidism

@hwy138 9 ай бұрын

OMG Dr. !!! You just helped me so much. I have both D and C. I had no idea what was going on. I eat only a plant based diet for years. So not sure what is happening yet but you have me going a different path now.

@louisehibbert9768 Жыл бұрын

There seems to be a fair amount of info about constipation and how to fix it but not so much on what might be causing stools towards the other end of the Bristol stool chart. It would be great to have another interview with Dr. Will about that 🙂

@zakariahussein962 Жыл бұрын

There is a book called cure constipation now by jon wes. he treats constipation and diarhea in his protocol the same way.

@lostrhino73 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I can say that after listening to this and learning more about constipation, I need a new evacuation system !!! It hasn’t been functioning the way it’s supposed to my entire life thus far….I would try to see this doctor if I had the funds to do so….

@16Elless Жыл бұрын

I’ve started eating more kiwi fruit, including the skin as I recently heard that ups the fibre content by 50%, always used to peel them before & I am finding I’m going more frequently. I like dried prunes & I know they’re good for constipation & also good for our bones but I worry about the amount of sugar in dried fruit including figs which I also really like so I tend to avoid these. Love listening to Dr Will as he puts info across in a way that’s easy to understand.

@magentamagenta1274 10 ай бұрын

@16Elless This is a good option but kiwi fruits are sprayed with pesticides so if you eat the skin they need a good wash firstly to eliminate some of the toxins

@suzetteccc Жыл бұрын

Ten years ago my husband called me in from the garden to listen to Dr Oz about this subject and that's when my life took a turn for the better. (I have struggled all my life, desperately in my youth sometimes.) I started to look into it and with my cast iron stomach, nothing seemed to work. I tried prune juice and didn't really like it. But now, I sprinkle a bowl full of prunes with cinnamon, fill it with water, cover it, and the next day I have four on my whole grain toast and unadulterated peanut butter. It is heaven, and I have never had an issue since. I love the taste - it beats jam any day. I take them on vacation (without the water obviously). I'll never look back.😉

@16Elless Жыл бұрын

I’m going to give that a try!

@suzetteccc Жыл бұрын

@@16Elless Please do. I really hope it works! Tip: if you want them quicker, boiling water works faster.!

@skippy6462 Жыл бұрын

Information excellent in this video.

@steve6375 Жыл бұрын

Could be caused by a subtle *change* of diet. e.g. the patient is an undiagnosed 'closet celiac' or 'closet IBD' which they have managed themselves by avoiding some foods which they have learnt their body does not like, but then they start eating a new food (processed food, snack, etc.) every day and don't realise that it is causing their gut to play up. So maybe also ask yourself, have I changed anything about my food and drink intake recently?

@r8chlletters Жыл бұрын

If you are a woman over 30 and have progressive abdominal bloating go get an MRI. Your bloat (and constipation) may be growths in your abdomen. In my case I tolerated what I thought was bloat until I landed in the ER and required immediate major surgery and loss of organs due to several benign tumors. Go get an MRI. Eating well is great, microbiome blah blah sure. But you may have a serious problem and think it’s your diet. It’s not.

@drpepa09 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a talk on cbd drinks? Waste of time?.. Placebo ? Healthy? etc cheers

@goldgold4943 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video..

@olive5890 Жыл бұрын

Very useful video, thank you Dr Will! P. S. Didnt appreciate Jonathan laughing/ joking about constipation throughout

@jilldickson4352 Жыл бұрын

No chance of talking to one of our gp’s as they are resigning and really don’t care.

@suehawes9175 5 ай бұрын

Mine certainly wouldn't be interested

@TrudiMercury Жыл бұрын

Im having a real bad bout of constipation - and what he says about prunes is correct. Although I try not to make a daily thing - because - when after feeling SO backed up & uncomfortable after 3 days or so - straining - I eat prunes along with water - and 4 hours later, I have to poop - but the problem is that it comes in the form of diarrhea and not normal poop - and I never quite know when I'm finished. I often think I'm finished, but I'm not so I have to rush back to the bathroom. I figure the diarrhea was helping my constipation - but guess not.

@catchacow1927 Жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on nearly the opposite please? I “go” at least 3 times with in 3 hrs of getting up, then in the afternoon. I normally only eat once a day. As a result I my fishing sessions etc result in me penguin walking home in a cold sweat, cheeks firmly clenched. So I don’t go out much unless I clearly know where the loos are

@MarkHolmes Жыл бұрын

Would like your thoughts on SIBO (methane in particular). Sometimes I find chia seeds and flaxseeds can be a bit hard to handle

@CollinsCorp Жыл бұрын

I’ve been taking magnesium citrate for years and it seems to help… Is that something you would recommend? ….pickles seems to help too, but you don’t include them on your list of ’firmented’ foods ??

@caroleolson6736 Жыл бұрын

Could the host of the show possibly talk about this topic without always being on the verge of smiling and joking about it as if he’s very uncomfortable with the whole subject. I really like the doctors demeanor. Very professional and “ matter of fact”, able to talk about it comfortably to make the listener comfortable.

@GlennMarshallnz 8 ай бұрын

Chill out. 🙂

@kchristinecarr6320 Жыл бұрын

Well, that’s all great, but does that also work for a severely redundant colon? Which I have just been diagnosed with through a colonoscopy.

@Marie.b Жыл бұрын

It amazes me that in 2018, i asked the doctor preforming tests to find a cause for ky sons constipation, if they could not follow the food through the process and see what was happening, exactly what that second test mentioned here does. I just got a shake of the head and a NO as a reply. Im just happy to know i was actually thinking the right way. He still has constipation! Stool softeners are all thats prescribed for kids with disabilities! So backward! The runny constipation is something he has experience with. Impaction and overflow. I will say that overflow has a particular smell.

@brianlj Жыл бұрын

If prunes provide sorbitol which eases constipation, would anything with sorbitol do the same? I'm thinking specifically about artificially - sweetened products such as chewing gum which display a warning on the packet to not eat too much because they will give you diarrhea.

@vivienarnold7950 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Important and interesting.

@Amy-tl2xe Жыл бұрын

Jonathan, you are a nice guy, but you talk too much and interrupt too much during these interviews. This would have been so much better if you had allowed Dr. B to finish his thoughts. Please try to allow the people you interview to talk more, and you talk less. Thank you.

@user-do5ie4dw8s 11 ай бұрын

I dont know why but very often he comes across as a narcissistic person who loves to hear his own voice and over confident enough to think he himself is superior to other people. Its good to challenge politely with evidence from journals, but let expert people finish talking

@AI-vs7sm 11 ай бұрын

Yes, that's because he is plant based vegan so, of course, h e is ALWAYS RIGHT by virtue that he is speaking! If you are stopped up , then , obviously the cure for that is to stuff MORE FIBER into the narrow , clogged intestine! Funny, I don't have this problem with meat based diet. One time a day, few minutes , done! No drugs, no tests , no treatments needed, which is opposite theory!

@johnbest1656 10 ай бұрын

I like his style.

@JN-kc2zd 9 ай бұрын

He does not talk too much, that’s called an interview.

@tigerlily1034 6 ай бұрын

@@JN-kc2zdAgreed

@vicky116 Жыл бұрын

Would love to know what foods to avoid when constipated and does one need to treat constipation breakouts or constipation acne? Does a slow gall bladder cause constipation?

@petinathomas6096 10 ай бұрын

Try ox bile salts. It works for me. And triphala

@vince1229 9 ай бұрын

Magnesium citrate.

@hollygsphpr Жыл бұрын

linseed ❤ buy it milled' & put it into smoothies, bread, kefir, scones, pancakes etc. also getting the benefit of the omegas

@geoffwalker7530 Жыл бұрын

I agree, great channel but please let the guests talk, only interrupt when necessary

@jacquelinearcher1158 Жыл бұрын

When Drs say chia seeds and flax seeds they never say how much ….any food discussion on here seems to lack quantities.thanks

@JustJulia-qt9nh 11 ай бұрын

Almost 1 month on a WFPB diet but still dealing with bloating 😂 Surprised that they didn’t discus the use of magnesium.

@user-xl4wj5yo1q 3 ай бұрын

Am listening to your program from Papua 🇵🇬 new.. I suffer from constipation every day difficult to poop whts causing it & what could i do to prevent it & to cure it ?? Please advise me.

@brendafarris7350 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@benjaminatom6215 Жыл бұрын

Hello beautiful.

@leximia5539 Жыл бұрын

Magnesium works for me..its been a game changer.

@speaktruth9313 Жыл бұрын

Look up MALS…a reason for gut pain,heart burn ,shortness of breath and heart rhythm symtoms..

@mariannell 8 ай бұрын

Also, try these yoga poses, they kind of help me (they "stretch" the bowel): tiger, cobra, camel, bridge... And deep squat.

@gabygaby5873 Жыл бұрын

Hello, how is the large intestine supposed to be COMPLETELY EMPTY?

@nickscott6139 Жыл бұрын

Should the treatment of constipation be different if one is taking medication which, as a side effect, can cause constipation?

@MsSwanvesta Жыл бұрын

Great question

@donnaryan71 Жыл бұрын

Jonathan, those functional tests are nothing compared to a colonoscopy. They're not uncomfortable. Colonoscopy prep, another story. I'd take the former any day. Not that I wish them on anyone, but if you go to choose....

@lauratrahan3020 Жыл бұрын

How do I get a medical visit with Dr B?

@erint5373 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, would love a discussion for people who tend to sit more on the other end of the BM spectrum- why do some people tend to have loose-large/complete BMs and 1/2 a kiwi gives them diarrhea whilst others it does absolutely nothing!? Haha

@magentamagenta1274 10 ай бұрын

@erint53 Some people are sensitive to FODMAPS or have allergies, coeliac disease, gluten intolerance, fructose, etc

@davidr1431 3 ай бұрын

Yes, except that it is sometime useful to gave something to compare with alternate views. Certainly Zoe presents a one-sided argument, but if you see it for what it is there is some value there at least.

@kaweka260 7 ай бұрын

How many grams is considered "high" fiber?

@ameliamohabir6243 Жыл бұрын

Sorbitol is good?

@anaphirirussell Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I consider myself to be constipated, yet I exercise every day ( yoga, walking, strength and cardio workouts), I drink around 1.5l of water a day, I eat a lot of plant foods cooked from fresh and very little processed foods, so I don’t understand why… it’s not a big issue but equally I would prefer to not have that feeling of needing to a lot of the time. I relate to the overflow diarrhoea. Should I be concerned ? Btw I never feel bloated or have excess gaz and if practice IF most days.

@Mpc-2627 3 ай бұрын

Any luck? Did you get tested?

@bennunes967 2 ай бұрын

Magnesium oxide which he mentioned in a different podcast might help!

@mariannell 8 ай бұрын

For me work better the figs, and also the beetroots... Not the prunes, but i know they do for most people...

@simev500 Жыл бұрын

9:09 Why do I not feel much comforted by Jon's praising this 'high tech' procedure to treat constipation? It sure is nothing more than a fancy gizmo in the hands if a stranger trying to peek into one's innards. To the sufferer as one, it would be way better not to be the subject of such procedure. It doesn't cure the distress, it's just a diagnostic tool that does not guarantee resolution to the problem. Never mind, how newfangled the tech might be in the lab room trying this novelty. Kudos to Dr B for caring for his patients' sensitivities by this answer. The right solution is to be pro-active as explained😅

@no-oneinparticular7264 Жыл бұрын

I get this sporadically and last time it was caused or exacerbated by dry roast peanuts. Ye God's, thank goodness that episode ended after 4 days on a liquid diet.

@emh8861 Жыл бұрын

Tequila is fermented Agave. It’s awesome to take a dump . 💪🏼

@jilldickson4352 Жыл бұрын

I have a redundant, tortious large colon please can you tell me if that can cause me constipation?

@donnaryan71 Жыл бұрын

from things that I've read, yes. Look up slow transit constipation. It's different again from what most people think of constipation. I have developed slow transit in the last 3 years, take masses of laxatives, and still don't go properly, even with a lot of laxatives. During my research, excess colon can be a cause. I don't have a cause for mine yet, though it started just after I had my appendix out. Gastroenterologist isn't really interested in pursuing it after clear colonoscopies :(

@Samantha-ys2pp 10 ай бұрын

I completely believe you, Dr B. Im a long time sufferer of IBS. You are depicting me to a T.

@jacquelinearcher1158 Жыл бұрын

Prune juice …wow…who knew …I though it was just eating them …thanks

@floatingisland544 Жыл бұрын

How come your period can affect bowel movement? My bowel movement is never normal during that week. I'm either constipated, or it's going towards the opposite direction and I have to go 2 or 3 times a day....

@redhen689 Жыл бұрын

That happened to me too… and I had horrible pain just prior to my BMs because of my endometriosis. I’m in my 60s now, and am grateful that I don’t have to deal with that anymore.

@floatingisland544 Жыл бұрын

@@redhen689 Oh, that sounds awful. Good thing you don't have to deal with that anymore.

@cassieoz1702 Жыл бұрын

It's not uncommon to be a little slow/constipated in the second half of your cycle as your body is progesterone dominant which slows your gut. When menstruation is imminent, you produce prostaglandins which can cause intestinal hurry-ups

@donnaryan71 Жыл бұрын

I no longer have periods but I definitely recall having frequency when my period was due.

@floatingisland544 Жыл бұрын

@@cassieoz1702 Oh, right, thanks for the info!

@niamhbyrne4036 11 ай бұрын

Hi can anyone help? I have been prescribed movicol & lactulose by colorectal surgeon, are there any prescription laxatives or stool softeners that I can take that don't ruin the gut microbiome? I have an extremely healthy diet, the constipation is not a result of a poor diet. Thanks

@ZsuzsaKarolySmith 11 ай бұрын

I'm in the same boat - look into SIBO and also the vagus nerve, which can be the root cause of SIBO. Also have your thyroids checked - hypothyroidism could be an issue. Treating the constipation doesn't address the root cause. I'm trying to follow a low FODMAP diet excluding/reducing dairy, gluten, grains, starches etc - to see if my symptoms improve - and then reintroduce them slowly. These food intolerances can be caused by SIBO - bit it's not clear what causes SIBO itself (which is where the vagus nerve theory comes in) - hypothyroidism may be both the cause and the effect. Check out Dr. DiNezza's channel: @gutmicrobiomequeen

@niamhbyrne4036 11 ай бұрын

@@ZsuzsaKarolySmith I have tried all of these things. I am dairy &gluten free for 15 years & I have hypothyroidism

@JTDesign1 Ай бұрын

His broad statement about "all artificial sweeteners are bad". I don't think this is true. Stevia and Monk fruit are technically not artificial right???

@estellephillips7912 Жыл бұрын

22/2/23 @ 8.48am. These two could be twins! Certainly brothers.

@Inty6 Жыл бұрын

Since i've upped my vegetables my stools seem to be WAY looser!

@shelleywinters6763 Жыл бұрын

I always thought constipation was about having hard poop. I think my problem might be not drinking enough water, I'm never thirsty enough, I pour a glass of water, have sips or don't touch it, or I think I need a drink and when I do start drinking, I'm not thirsty and can't drink it. My solution would be exercise, that makes me drink much more.

@lindalong5052 Жыл бұрын

A low carb diet =instant constipation for mé,despite eating lots of vegetables and psyllium husks and drinking lots of water

@kimwarburton8490 Жыл бұрын

if ur talking keto, dr sarah myhill's version stopped me having constipation while i was on it. Flax seed bread and 5g vit c were key components. Admittedly, her info is targeted towards the me/cfs community, which is how i found her n discovered paleo-keto. Since i came off the diet, my constipation progressed further until i was forced to goto the doc XD I think that diet was the healthiest ive ever been, its just very difficult for me to maintain with my issues, though i do stay as close as i can tolerate. the type of vegies are also key. i didnt have any root veg, or 'fruit' veg (peas) it was cruciferous and leafy greens on my plate

@kimwarburton8490 Жыл бұрын

i pretty much lived on stir-fry, a 2 ppl worth of veggies (stir-fry veg bag to start with), 1 portion meat, cooked in coconut oil and herbs/spices, and flax/linseed bread, sometimes nuts and/or healthy 'fat bombs'. once i was adapted, i didnt want or need to eat more than the stir-fry n bread.i frankly wish id never stopped eating that way. im not as desperate now as i was back then when i was bed bound half the week or more and thus havent found enough incentive to stay on the diet long enough. YMMV 'self-care' as never been my forte even before i got chronic fatigue and i didnt know how to cook either n still not confident n frankly detest the kitchen, food is fuel only XD

@barrypearson6096 Жыл бұрын

I've been Near-Carnivore for more than 4 years. I don't eat vegetables or fruits. (I eat 2 meals a day, no snacks, no junk food). I don't get the symptoms of constipation. And no bloating. Why should I? The food I eat mostly gets digested in the stomach and small intestine. So far less has to be pooped out! Think of constipation as a traffic-jam in the gut. I don't add to the traffic-jam! Many people using the "Carnivore food-style" report improved gut health. A study in 1930 had 2 people eat just meat for a year, With improved health and no constipation. ZOE needs to get up-to-date on "Ketogenic food-style" (it got this badly wrong) and "Carnivore food-style".

@MarkHolmes Жыл бұрын

I am just starting on Keto and find you make a good point. I see to have improved along with intermittent fasting which helps with the migrating motor complex to get things moving

@ZsuzsaKarolySmith 11 ай бұрын

I can see why the Carnivore diet works by eliminating nearly everything else other than meat from your diet. But is it sustainable long term - and more importantly - is it healthy? Food intolerances are not the root cause of the problem - they are merely the effect of something else that has gone wrong in the body, through decades of abuse (too much sugar, processed food, environmental toxins, obesity, etc). Elimination diets can be useful on a short term basis while your gut heals - then you can add back whole foods one by one to see what happens. Once your gut heals - and you have addressed the underlying issues if any - you shouldn't have any problems on a whole food diet.

@davidr1431 3 ай бұрын

It’s a year later and Zoe has doubled down on the eat more plants less animals mantra, rather than learn about this alternative approach. It’s a pity because for some people, eliminating plant material revolutionises their health. Enough long term carnivores now exist to show there is no scurvy, no nutrient deficiencies, no heart attacks caused by eliminating plants. Keto and carnivore are realistic therapies that should be advocated for. Zoe never will however, regardless of the evidence.

@davidr1431 3 ай бұрын

@@ZsuzsaKarolySmithMaybe, but why risk it if none of those foods is necessary for human health, and their inclusion risks a deterioration of health. At least, from my understanding, that is what low or zero carb advocates would argue.

@andrewlewis9113 10 ай бұрын

Gasoplan and Digestion Support capsules from Planet Ayurveda help greatly in relieving gas and bloating and improves digestive ability

@TrudiMercury Жыл бұрын

Hi. I wonder if anyone has some advice for me. I've watched many videos from this site - and I seem to have constipation (on & off) at times I feel normal and with a just a bit of straining or pushing - I have a normal BM. If I add prunes to my diet - 4 hours later - I HAVE go to and so much comes out followed by diarrhea. Jut when I think I'm finished; there is more - !!! I drives me crazy. But what I want to ask right now is this....I take a walk every day - but it always feels as if here is something 'there' - it's also a bit sore - I'm assuming from 'straining'? I am very uncomforable even taking a walk - feeling as if here is something there - sometimes there is - sometimes there isn't. How do I deal with this issue. I have to wait a few month to see my gastro doctor. Thank you.

@donnaryan71 Жыл бұрын

I have called a doctor because I was so backed up and the pain so intense I thought something else was badly wrong.

@starlinguk Жыл бұрын

Period. Next question.

@shinebrightandbethelight 9 ай бұрын

But dr b you take a fiber supplement

@BokorRider Жыл бұрын

ate my lunch while watching this it was a mango, kiwi, yogurt nuts and chia seeds.... I found eating plates of vegetables got me visiting to loo daily

@redhen689 Жыл бұрын

It’s bad enough having regular colonoscopies! I can’t imagine having to defecate during an MRI. 😮😂😊

@helenjones7056 Жыл бұрын

The bowel is emptied of faeces with suppositories etc and then weetabix type stuff with contrast medium is put into your rectum. You then push that out. Medical staff are very sensitive to the dignity of the patient and it does not hurt.

@maureenhadaway8354 Жыл бұрын

@@helenjones7056 yes and I saw this featured on embarrassing bodies where the patient sits on a toilet pan behind a screen and the imaging equipment films the stools journey to exit to see of there is any physical abnormality

@peneloperickett2418 Жыл бұрын

@kd2533 Жыл бұрын

Quitting coffee ends in constipation every time

@frannypeony2076 11 ай бұрын

Coffee is a form of fibre.

@cycleoflife7331 Жыл бұрын

Three bowel movements a week. Somehow i believe thats a load of crap

@paganqueen1 Жыл бұрын

Why do you 2 look like the same person? Just kidding. Thank you for your informative discussion.

@benjaminatom6215 Жыл бұрын

Hello Wendy

@redhen689 Жыл бұрын

Their glasses!

@dinosemr8141 Жыл бұрын

💖💖🙏💖💖

@aijazhaider6179 Жыл бұрын

Indeed Jonathan talking much. Please talk less.

@christopherellis2663 Жыл бұрын

Oh, really? Plant fibres ( cellulose) aid digestion? This is antiquated nonsense. I haven't eaten any plants for ten months, and I laugh in the face of this. 😅