Dr. Mary Simon
Causes of Chronic Constipation
As a naturopathic doctor, I seek to find the root cause(s) of illness. Digestion is a huge component of overall health, because your entire body is 100% dependent upon what you eat, breathe, and drink. When patients present with chronic constipation, there are several things for me to consider when determining a course of action: 1- nutrition 2- hydration 3- stress 4- bathroom time 5- small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) The first factor to consider is nutrition. Th