
311// Still Have Diverticulosis on a High Fiber Diet? Here's why
THE BETTER BELLY PODCAST - Natural Constipation Remedies, Acid Reflux, Hormones, Gut Health, Functional MedicineShow Notes
Have you been following a high fiber diet, but you recently got a colonoscopy - and you still have diverticulosis?
Or - have you been told that the reason you have diverticulosis is because your constipated, but no matter how much fiber, magnesium, water, or probiotics you take, you just won't poop?
Does your diverticulosis diagnosis worry you, or do you worry you'll develop it because of constipation - but you don't know what to do to do properly protect yourself? Or simply help yourself poop?
If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you.
Today, I'm discussing a pattern I've seen in my constipated clients for the last 8 years - and it's once that impacts both the chronic constipation communities AND those with diverticulosis.
The best part? Research from the National Institute of Health backs up the EXACT observation I've been seeing in constipated clients and those with diverticulosis - and the findings are WILD.
In this episode, I'm going to break down: Why a high fiber diet doesn’t automatically fix diverticulosis or constipation What constipation is really telling you about your gut What I recommend you can do to protect your gut if have diverticulosis Why natural constipation remedies might not be working for you - and what you can do to permanently find constipation relief
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of trying harder with no results, your body isn't broken. You CAN poop again - and live worry-free from your gut.
If you’re ready to stop guessing, stop piling on more fiber, keep listening. It's time to heal your gut.
TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - High Fiber Still Constipated 01:48 - Podcast Welcome Disclaimer 02:56 - Personal Constipation Journey 04:04 - Diverticulosis Explained 08:45 - Why Fiber Became Gospel 14:57 - NIH Study Shocking Results 23:56 - If Fiber Makes You Worse 29:30 - Root Cause Testing Guide 30:22 - Key Takeaways Next Steps
EPISODES MENTIONED: 178// Why Constipation Medicine Isn't Helping You + What to Do When Laxatives, Probiotics, Water, and Fiber Aren't Healing Your Constipation 165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth 298// Low Stomach Acid Explained: A Real Root Cause of Acid Reflux, Candida, Constipation, and SIBO 233// H. Pylori: Symptoms of H. Pylori, How to Interpret H. Pylori Test Results, and Why H. Pylori Treatments Fail 237// C. Diff. Infection Symptoms, How C. Diff. is Spread, and Why Chronic C. Diff. is Missed
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