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Magnesium and Other Gut Wonders
When you’re struggling with chronic constipation, you might need a little something to get “over the hump” before you begin to address longer-term changes. One of the best ways to get things moving quickly is to take supplemental magnesium citrate.
Magnesium is our body’s great relaxer. It will not only relax your nervous system, but it will also “relax” your bowels, so to speak.
Another important element to gut health is to maintain a healthy level of bacteria in your gut. Gut flora insufficiency is another common reason for constipation. There’s a lot you can do with your diet to help this, but if you’re already constipated, we’ve found that a probiotic containing lots of bifidobacterium, works like a charm. Renew Life Senior Formula is a good one to try.
“I’ve always had constipation problems and I ended up using laxatives tablets. I quit those tablets which can make you addicted. I am so happy HBH helped my problems in natural ways. Most of all I learned what causes constipation and how to find a solution for that!” — Pelin C.
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It’s important to look for the root cause of your slower motility. Consider these: Serotonin deficiency; lack of digestive enzymes; insufficient stomach acid; a sluggish thyroid; certain supplements — like calcium and iron — and medications, all can exacerbate constipation.
Not having a daily bowel movement is extremely toxic to your body. Magnesium citrate is wonderful for triage support for relief while the root cause is being addressed.
If you are struggling with a slower digestive system and you’d like support to address the root cause, we can help. Let’s chat!
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Digestion issues are complicated and can be influenced by many factors. If you’re frustrated with your “normal” constipation and want to get things back on track, Happy Belly Health can help. The best way to get started is with an initial consultation.
