Episode 096: Common Digestive Problems

Oct 27, 2015

I’ve been getting a lot of emails about digestive issues ranging from bloating & gas to chronic constipation and intense pain. There are a lot of factors that go into healthy digestion and I hope to tackle most of them on the show. Today, however, we’re tackling some common digestive problems that contribute to bloating, gas, indigestion, constipation and diarrhea. We’ll overview the digestive process and identify at what stages things frequently go wrong and what we can do about it.

We WILL be tackling more specific digestive topics in the coming months. Specifically, we’ll talk about bacterial overgrowth and SIBO. We’ll dive into acid reflux, IBS, digestive enzymes and more. I don’t want you to miss any of it! So I have two requests for you!

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Common Digestive Problems

In today’s episode we take a look at these common digestive problems and what you can do about them.

Not chewing enough
Insufficient acid production
Slow transit time
Damage to the protective barrier that is the GI tract
Bacterial imbalance
Excess consumption of toxins

We also talk about foods that cause digestive issues:

Sugar
Gluten
Dairy
Veggies high in insoluble fiber
- - Greens
  - Peas and pea pods
  - Green beans
  - Corn
  - Bell peppers
  - Eggplant
  - Celery
  - Onions, shallots, leeks, scallions, garlic
  - Brussels sprouts
  - Cabbage
  - Broccoli
  - Cauliflower