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Welcome to The Wellness Blueprint, your weekly dose of actionable insights to help you reclaim your health and vitality.
What’s in store for today:
• Why constipation is more than just an inconvenience
• The overlooked root causes behind sluggish digestion
• A functional medicine protocol that supports long-term gut health
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Constipation Isn’t Just “Annoying”—It’s a Sign Something’s Off
Let’s talk about a topic most people avoid—constipation.
Having a bowel movement only once or twice a week is not normal. Your body is designed to eliminate waste daily. When that doesn't happen, it means something deeper is going on.
It's time to stop masking symptoms and start addressing the root causes.
What’s Really Causing Constipation?
Here are some of the most common and overlooked contributors to sluggish bowels:
- Food-Related Triggers
Gluten and dairy (casein) are often problematic, especially in sensitive individuals. Mold-contaminated foods like grains, coffee, and peanuts can also be disruptive. Mold toxins interfere with the gut lining and reduce motility. - Nervous System Dysfunction
The gut-brain connection is real. Stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma can interfere with digestive signaling, leading to gut inflammation and slower bowel movements. -
Medication Side Effects
Several medications are known to cause constipation, including:
• Beta blockers
• Antidepressants
• Diuretics
• Anti-nausea medications
• Alzheimer’s drugs
• Opioid pain relieversThese interfere with nerve signalling, hydration, and motility.
- Low Thyroid, Dehydration, and Lack of Movement
Hypothyroidism slows metabolism and gut function. Combine that with not drinking enough water, low fiber intake, and a sedentary lifestyle and digestion grind to a halt.
Why I Don’t Recommend Miralax
Many people reach for Miralax, but it’s not a long-term solution.
• It doesn’t address the root issue—only the symptom
• Contains polyethylene glycol, which may irritate the gut lining
• Has been associated with neurological effects in sensitive populations
If healing is the goal, forcing the gut with synthetic ingredients is not the answer.
Natural Solutions That Gently Support Gut Healing
When I support someone with constipation—especially related to mold exposure or gut dysbiosis—I start with these targeted, functional tools:
Motility Activator (Integrative Therapeutics)
A gentle prokinetic formula using ginger and artichoke extracts to restore your gut’s natural rhythm and motility.
Sodium Butyrate (BodyBio)
A short-chain fatty acid that strengthens the gut barrier, balances the microbiome, supports detoxification, and provides fuel for colon cells.
Aloe 200x (Designs for Health)
For more severe cases, Aloe 200x soothes inflamed tissue, supports mucosal repair, and gently promotes bowel movements without harsh laxatives.
My Constipation Protocol
Start with:
• Motility Activator
• Sodium Butyrate
If symptoms are more severe:
• Add Aloe 200x
You can purchase all three through my online dispensary and receive 10% off: Click here to access the protocol
Constipation Is a Message From Your Body
It’s not just about discomfort. It’s your body signaling that something’s out of balance.
With the right support—nutritional, lifestyle, and supplement-based—healing is possible. You don’t need to rely on synthetic chemicals to feel better.
If you’ve been struggling with bloating, irregularity, or gut discomfort, it’s time to take a closer look. Listen to your gut. It knows what it needs.
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Stay tuned for more details on how to join the program. Let’s heal, rebuild, and thrive—together.
Wishing you health and balance,
John Kim, Pharm.D.
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