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Diet vs Meds: What’s Actually Stopping Your Constipation Medication from Working
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If you’ve tried more fiber, magnesium, MiraLAX, and water—but you’re still backed up—this episode is for you. Alyssa dives deep into constipation, busts myths, and shows what really moves the needle when your gut is sluggish. She covers why “healthy” foods can sometimes make things worse, what your gut actually needs to start moving, and small shifts in timing, hydration, and food pairings that can bring real relief.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Which foods (even “healthy” ones) can slow down digestion, especially when your gut is already struggling.
How to use cooked…
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