Constipation & Irregularity
A functional, root-cause approach to restoring regular, comfortable digestion.
What Are Constipation & Irregularity?
Constipation and irregular bowel habits can show up in many ways, including infrequent bowel movements, hard or difficult-to-pass stools, straining, incomplete emptying, or unpredictable patterns that swing between constipation and normal stools. While occasional constipation is common, ongoing irregularity can lead to bloating, discomfort, and frustration.
Regular bowel movements are an important sign of overall gut health. When regularity is off, it often means the digestive system needs support.
What Causes Constipation & Irregularity?
Ongoing constipation and irregular bowel patterns are rarely caused by a single issue. Common contributing factors include:
• Gut motility issues: Slow movement of stool through the digestive tract
• Inadequate hydration or electrolyte intake: Leading to dry, hard stools
• Imbalanced fiber intake: Too little, or sometimes too much without enough fluid
• Digestive inefficiencies: Low stomach acid, enzyme support, or bile flow challenges
• Nervous system & stress: Stress can slow gut movement and disrupt regular bowel habits
• Lifestyle factors: Skipped meals, limited movement, travel, or inconsistent routinesÂ
How Nutrition Counseling Can Help with Constipation & Irregularity
Constipation is often treated with laxatives or generalized fiber advice, but lasting relief usually comes from getting to the root of why regularity has been disrupted.
At Family Nutrition Solutions, we can help you:
- Support gut motility through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes
- Balance fiber intake and hydration in a way that supports symptoms.
- Improve digestion to reduce straining, bloating, and discomfort
- Use functional lab testing when appropriate to explore underlying contributors
- Build sustainable routines that support comfortable, consistent bowel movements
Our goal is to help bowel movements feel more predictable and comfortable.
Our Approach at Family Nutrition Solutions
We take a functional, whole-person approach to constipation and irregularity, focusing on root causes rather than quick fixes.
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Core Foundations: Supporting digestion through consistent meals, hydration, stress regulation, and daily movement.
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Deeper Healing: Targeted nutrition strategies and, when appropriate, functional lab testing to address underlying contributors to irregularity and sluggish motility.
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Long-Term Care: Sustainable habits that support regular bowel movements, without reliance on laxatives.
Our patients report improved regularity, reduced bloating, less discomfort, and greater confidence in understanding their gut health.
What to Expect When Working With Us
Care at Family Nutrition Solutions is collaborative, supportive, and focused on long-term results.
- First Session: We’ll take a detailed look at your bowel patterns, digestion, nutrition intake, lifestyle, and health history to identify key contributors to irregularity. You’ll leave with a clear plan to start supporting regularity right away.
- First Follow-Up: We’ll review progress, refine your nutrition plan, and introduce more targeted strategies or supplements if needed.
- Ongoing Support & Accountability: Each session builds on the last, reviewing what’s working, adjusting strategies, and supporting steady progress toward consistent, comfortable digestion. We provide guidance, education, and accountability every step of the way, so you feel supported and empowered in your gut health journey.
Ready to Start Your Journey With Family Nutrition Solutions?
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