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In this episode of the Vibrant Wellness Podcast, Dr. Emmie Brown and Melissa Gentile sit down with Allison Jordan, certified FDN-P and host of the Better Belly Podcast, to unpack one of the most persistent and misunderstood gut health concerns: constipation.
Allison shares how years of personal trial, clinical work, and in-depth root cause exploration shaped her unique “Gut Healer System.” She challenges conventional approaches—fiber, water, probiotics, and magnesium—and walks us through the five key root causes of chronic constipation, plus the surprising story behind fiber’s rise to fame.
🎙 Key Topics Covered
🧠 Why health should be easy—and what it means when it’s not
🪑 Common constipation advice that often fails
🔬 Five root causes of chronic constipation
⚡ What the potassium shot is and how to use it
🦠 The role of pathogens, heavy metals, and nutrient deficiencies
🧬 How Vibrant’s Zoomer testing identified hidden food triggers
🧍 The impact of visceral adhesions and physical restrictions
🧘 Mindset, healing expectations, and navigating tough cases
Timestamps
0:00 – Health should be self-regulating
0:22 – Welcome and intro to Allison Jordan
1:12 – Allison’s personal story with “unsolvable” constipation
2:45 – Why standard remedies like fiber and magnesium may not work
6:45 – Fiber’s origin story: the Kellogg sanitarium
8:54 – The potassium shot and symptom support
13:00 – Mindset and managing early constipation treatment
17:35 – Five root causes overview
18:25 – #1: Low digestive capacity (stomach acid, bile, enzymes)
24:12 – #2: Hidden pathogens (H. pylori, mold, candida, etc.)
27:38 – #3: Heavy metals + nutrient deficiencies
29:35 – #4: Food sensitivities (Zoomer vs. whole food tests)
34:16 – #5: Visceral adhesions and structural dysfunction
39:00 – Addressing tortuous colon, laxative dependence, and chronic cases
42:33 – Final thoughts and where to find Allison online
Resources Mentioned
🔗 Potassium Shot + Natural Remedies PDF: https://betterbellytherapies.com/constipation
🔗 Liver Protocol: https://betterbellytherapies.com/liver
🎧 The Better Belly Podcast: https://www.betterbellytherapies.com/podcast
📖 Episode 131: 4 Steps to End Acid Reflux and Constipation
📖 Episode 118: Liver - #1 Thing to Ease Bloating and PMS
🔬 Zoomer Food Sensitivity Testing: https://vibrant-wellness.com/tests/food-reaction
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