#44: Bowel Movements - Does a body good!

Hey there, welcome to the NorthStar Physical Therapy podcast!  

I am your host, Dr. Shirlea North and I dive into lymphedema, lipedema, and various pelvic health dysfunctions. My goal is to provide to you a better way to understand these conditions so that you empower yourself with knowledge to advocate for yourself. Let NorthStar Physical Therapy guide and navigate you on your journey to optimal health!

This episode is all about your Bowel Movements and how knowing more about this does your body good! We will go over the stool consistency and the motility and transit time as well as the connection between your hormonal health and gut health. I will also be throwing in some tips for better bowel movement. 

There is no shame in observing your bowels because the little observations that you make already tell a lot about your nutritional wellbeing and hormonal health. So, I hope you listen to this episode and you learn a lot from it!

Let’s discuss:

• Introduction to today’s topic
• Normal Bowel Movements and the importance of it
• Stool Consistency 
• Stool consistency reflecting Hydration and Diet
• Motility and Transit Time
• Bowel Movements and its correlation with Hormonal Regulation
• Importance of Physical Activity in bowel motility 
• Behavioral Patterns and how it affects bowel habits 
• Interconnectedness of Symptoms and how a pelvic floor physical therapist can help
• Key Takeaways
• Conclusion

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