Why Your Constipation Diet May Be Making IBS-C Worse

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Constipation is one of the most oversimplified digestive symptoms online. But what happens when you’re already doing all of the things - eating more fiber, drinking more water, taking magnesium citrate and probiotic supplements - and you still feel bloated, backed up, uncomfortable, reactive to foods, and worse the harder you try to “eat healthy”?

In this episode, Alyssa unpacks why IBS-C is often much more complex than a simple fiber deficiency, and why certain healthy foods can actually backfire in sensitive digestive systems. 

You will learn:

• Why constipation and bloating are so closely connected
• How slowed motility and microbial fermentation create a vicious cycle
• Why methane gas can actively slow digestion down
• The gut-brain connection and the nervous system’s role in IBS-C
• Signs your constipation may actually be methane SIBO / IMO
• Gentle strategies to support motility without overwhelming the gut

Methane SIBO episodes:

For Buzzsprout:

1. What is Methane SIBO? 
2. Methane SIBO treatment.
3. Why Methane SIBO Causes Weight Gain
4. Methane SIBO Diet Beyond Low FODMAP

Free resources:

1. Download the IBS-C Gentle 7-Day Meal Plan for meal ideas, supportive fiber strategies, snack ideas, and foods that commonly worsen bloating and constipation for sensitive digestion.
2. Download the Methane SIBO Diet Plan: a 7-day guide to calm bloating and reset your gut motility.
3. If you’re not sure what your symptoms actually point to, that’s where we can help you connect the dots. Book your free 15-minute strategy call, and we’ll look at your symptom history, what you’ve already tried, and whether working together makes sense, along with what that would look like.  
4. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck.
5. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution’s Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.
6. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources.
7. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  

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