Constipation

Naturopathic Constipation Treatment

Constipation is a difficult, uncomfortable, and often frustrating experience. Constipation is when your bowels move slowly, reducing the frequency of bowel movements. It’s often paired with gas, bloating, cramping, and painful bowel movements.

Constipation can develop from dehydration, food sensitivities, thyroid disorders, and hormone imbalances. As your hormones shift in perimenopause and menopause, your digestive health may also change.

Food you’ve tolerated in the past may no longer be compatible with your body. The shift in hormones with menopause can disrupt thyroid hormones, leading to hypothyroidism, or the drop in estrogen may lower your serotonin levels that can impact your bowel motility.

All hormones and toxins that get broken down and detoxified in your liver need a way out of your body. That exit is through your bowels primarily. Slow bowels not only increase your gut inflammation but further disrupt your hormones.

Your gut health is integral to your overall health and well-being. Constipation is a symptom of an unhealthy gut. If you are experiencing constipation and any other bowel change like bloating, gas, or diarrhea, schedule a visit with Dr. Hamilton to have your gut health and hormones evaluated and get solutions. In-person and virtual appointments are available.