During this episode, Dr. Richa discusses some common misconceptions about functional constipation. She also shares tips to prevent and manage constipation in kids, to encourage you to be mindful about how your daily habits influence your bowel function.
Gut health is related to overall health and wellbeing. Therefore, Dr. Richa shares how your routine, your fiber and fluid intake, your sleep and many other factors can influence your child's gut and overall health.
2024 Study on the relationship between ultraprocessed food intake and constipation: https://www.cghjournal.org/article/S1542-3565(24)00448-8/fulltext
2024 Systematic review on the relationship between physical activity and constipation: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11583288/
More on the gastrocolic reflex: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31751078/
Sleep and GI tract function and constipation: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6533073/ , https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38821029/
Intuitive eating: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39554935/
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Disclaimer: This podcast and its contents are intended for information purposes only. This is not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your child's doctor and your own doctor for medical advice.
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