Why You're Bloated, Sluggish and Not Pooing Enough (And What To Do About It)

Let's talk about something nobody really wants to bring up — but everybody deals with.

Constipation. Irregular bowels. Going three, four, sometimes five days without a proper poo.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. And more importantly — it's not just uncomfortable. It's your body sending you a signal that something needs attention.

What "normal" actually looks like

First things first. A healthy bowel habit is once or twice a day, formed, easy to pass, and no straining required. If you're going less than once a day, straining, passing hard pellets, or feeling like you never quite empty — that's constipation, even if you're technically "going."

Why it matters more than you think

Your bowel is your body's main waste removal system. When things back up, those waste products — including old hormones, toxins your liver has already processed — start to recirculate. This is why constipation shows up as more than just a gut issue. It can drive hormonal imbalances, skin breakouts, brain fog, low mood and fatigue.

The most common reasons women get constipated

— Not enough fibre (more on this soon) — Not enough water — Chronic stress (your gut has its own nervous system and stress slows it right down) — Low thyroid function — Gut dysbiosis — an imbalance of bacteria that affects motility — Hormonal fluctuations, especially around your cycle

What actually helps

Start with the basics: 2 litres of water a day, a fibre-rich diet, movement, and managing stress. But if you've ticked all those boxes and things still aren't moving — there's usually something deeper driving it, and that's where proper testing comes in.

Your gut deserves more than a laxative. It deserves answers.

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