Why Can’t I Poop? Understanding Constipation from a Root Cause Perspective

Let’s Talk About Poop… Even If It’s Uncomfortable

Constipation. It’s the one topic that nobody wants to discuss—yet almost everyone deals with at some point.

If you’re bloated, uncomfortable, clogged up, and staring at your toilet wondering, “Why can’t I poop?” — you’re not alone.
And no, the solution is not another detox tea or laxative cleanse.

At Nutritionally Yours Health Solutions, we believe in understanding the root cause of constipation—not just masking symptoms.

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What Is Constipation, Really?

Constipation isn’t just about frequency (or the lack of it).
It can show up as:

  • Straining to go 💩

  • Feeling like you’re not fully emptying

  • Having fewer than 3 bowel movements per week

  • Hard, dry, or painful stools

  • Bloating, heaviness, or even back pain

If you’re experiencing this regularly, it’s time to stop guessing and figure out why your digestion is stalled.

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Constipation Isn’t a Magnesium Deficiency (Funny, But True)

Guessing Is Not a Strategy

Sure, magnesium helps. So does fiber. And probiotics. And teas that come with names like “Smooth Move.” 😅

But the real question is…
👉 Why do you need them in the first place?

Constipation is a symptom, not a root cause. Your body was designed to eliminate daily. If it’s not, something’s off.

Common Root Causes of Constipation

1. Food Intolerances & Sensitivities

You can eat “healthy” foods and still have a blocked digestive system.
Foods like gluten, dairy, corn, soy, and even eggs can cause intestinal inflammation and slow down motility.
We often see this in clients who unknowingly react to foods they eat every day. And the foods can be different for every single patient.

2. Gut Dysbiosis, Parasites, or Pathogens

Bad bugs in your gut—like parasites, bacteria, or yeast—can slow everything down.
They create inflammation, release toxins, and interfere with the nervous system that regulates bowel movements.
📌 Standard stool tests often miss these. We run functional GI panels that dig deeper.

3. Thyroid Dysfunction

Your thyroid controls metabolism, including how fast your gut moves.
If you have even a borderline hypothyroid, constipation is often one of the first signs. Everything slows down……….

4. Hormonal Imbalance

Especially in perimenopause and menopause, lower levels of estrogen and progesterone can cause things to slow down.
Add stress (hello, cortisol!) and you’ve got a perfect storm of sluggish digestion.

5. Nervous System Dysregulation

If you’re always in fight-or-flight mode, your body isn’t prioritizing digestion—it’s just trying to survive.
Chronic stress, anxiety, or trauma can actually shut down gut motility.

Constipation Isn’t Just Physical — It’s Emotional Too

Let’s be honest: being constipated doesn’t just feel bad physically, it can also affect your mood, self-esteem, energy, and quality of life.
You may feel:

  • Embarrassed to talk about it

  • Frustrated that nothing works

  • Bloated, sluggish, and uncomfortable in your own skin

  • Ashamed to ask for help

I get it. I hear this all the time from clients.
And I want you to know: You’re not alone. And you’re not broken. Your gut is just stuck in a traffic jam and it needs a clear path to freedom.

You Were Made to Go. Let’s Get You There.

At Nutritionally Yours, we do more than recommend fiber.
We run comprehensive testing to help uncover the real reason your gut is stuck.

💡 We offer:

Whether you’ve been constipated for weeks or years, we can help you finally get things moving — naturally and gently.

Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Pooping?

Your body wants to heal. You just need to know what’s in the way.
Schedule a consultation today and let’s get your gut (and your life) flowing again. 💩✨

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