7. The Fiber Trap: Why "Just Eat More" Is Making Your Constipation Worse

🌸 Interested in working with 1:1 with Heather? DM the word “PODCAST” on Instagram → @DetoxHeather or visit detoxheather.com  SUMMARY: In this episode, Heather discusses the paradox of fiber and its effects on gut health, particularly in women experiencing constipation. She explores how fiber can sometimes worsen symptoms due to issues like slow motility and methane production in the gut. Heather emphasizes the importance of understanding individual gut health and the need for personalized approaches to nutrition and digestion. KEYWORDS: gut health, fiber, constipation, prebiotic, methane sibo, intestinal methanogen overgrowth, visceral hypersensitivity, digestive health, functional nutrition, women's health, functional wellness, ibs education TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Prebiotic pepsi? The fiber maxing craze 00:44 Heather 01:04 Fiber coffee 01:20 Fiber helps most people poop more 01:38 Study 02:47 Paradox - when fiber makes you poop less 03:00 A clue to deeper imbalances 03:14 Two reasons fiber can worsen constipation 03:25 Reason #1 04:52 Food triggers 05:41 test don't guess 06:33 Reason #2 07:35 Hydrogen sulfide 09:07 when low carb backfires 09:53 Action steps 10:39 Work with me FREE GUIDES:  www.detoxheather.com/links  STUDIES/ PRODUCTS MENTIONED:Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35816465/ Heather Munnelly, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) 🌸Website: https://detoxheather.com/ 🌸Instagram: @DetoxHeather 🌸Tik Tok: @DetoxHeather 🌸Youtube: @DetoxHeather Medical Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care, supplement or diet regimen. This channel does not provide health care, nutrition, or diagnosis services for any condition. Affiliate Disclaimer:  I may earn a small commission from affiliate links shared on this channel.