Traffic Jam, Flying Down the Freeway, or Cruising the Country Roads? How's Your Gut Movin?

Are you one of those people who have dealt with bathroom inconsistency? Going all the time or not going for days? Even going every day, but still feeling fatigued, bloated, and constipated? Well, your gut motility could be the issue.

When I was around 9 or 10 years old I was on vacation at Myrtle Beach with my family. I loved going on vacation because I got to eat almost whatever I wanted; within reason of course. Something I didn't get to do when we were back home. On the second day of vacation, My sisters and I were getting ready to go to breakfast and while I was waiting for my sisters to head to the restaurant my dad asked me when was the last time I went number 2. I said; "I don't know". He just looked at me and said; "Why don't you know" and I just shrugged my shoulders. Since I wasn't confident about whether I pooped or not. My dad made a decision and I had to eat vegetables for every meal until I went number 2. As a young kid, it was torture to watch my sisters indulge in waffles, eggs, bacon, and burgers, while I only ate salads and drank water, but I have to say my dad knew what to do and within a day and a half I went number 2. As a child, I didn't have the knowledge to determine what I needed to eat to improve my gut motility and stay regular, but there is a way that you can use and share with your family.

Have you tried the Blue Poo challenge?

The Blue Poo Challenge is a way to time your motility because gut motility is an important factor when evaluating your gut health. This is a great way to do a project together as a family because everyone no matter what age should be supporting their gut health.

By accepting this challenge you are taking control of your gut health. You are EMPOWERING yourself and your family. This challenge will provide you with data that can allow you to take action if your gut transit time is slow.

Testing your transit time will start when you consume the muffins. Start the clock when you eat the muffin and stop the clock when you see blue poo.

Good gut motility, which refers to the normal movement of food and waste products through the digestive system, is important for several reasons:

1. Proper digestion: Good gut motility ensures that food moves through the digestive tract at the appropriate pace, allowing for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients.

2. Preventing constipation: Adequate gut motility helps prevent constipation by promoting regular bowel movements and preventing the build-up of stool in the colon.

3. Reducing the risk of gastrointestinal disorders: Poor gut motility has been linked to an increased risk of gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

4. Supporting a healthy gut microbiome: A healthy gut microbiome is essential for overall health, and good gut motility plays a role in promoting a diverse and healthy microbiome.

5. Enhancing immune function: The gut is an important site of immune function, and good gut motility can help support a healthy immune system by promoting the removal of harmful pathogens and toxins from the body.

If your gut motility is impaired or bad, it can lead to a number of negative health consequences. Here are some of the potential effects of poor gut motility:

1. Constipation: One of the most common consequences of poor gut motility is constipation, which is characterized by infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, and difficulty passing stools.

2. Diarrhea: On the other hand, poor gut motility can also cause diarrhea, which is characterized by loose or watery stools that are passed frequently.

3. Abdominal pain and discomfort: Poor gut motility can lead to abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort, which can be caused by the build-up of gas and fecal matter in the intestines.

4. Malabsorption: When food moves too slowly through the digestive tract, it can lead to malabsorption, which means that nutrients are not properly absorbed by the body. This can result in deficiencies of essential vitamins and minerals.

5. Increased risk of gastrointestinal disorders: Poor gut motility has been linked to an increased risk of gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

6. Increased risk of infections: Poor gut motility can also increase the risk of infections by allowing harmful bacteria to accumulate in the gut and preventing the removal of toxins from the body.

7. Impaired immune function: The gut is an important site of immune function, and poor gut motility can impair immune function by allowing harmful pathogens and toxins to accumulate in the body.

It is important to consult with a healthcare professional if you are experiencing symptoms of poor gut motility to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.

Disclaimer: This blog contains the opinions and ideas of its authors and is a guide to support your health. It is intended to provide helpful general information on the subjects it addresses. It is not a substitute for the advice of the reader's own physician (s) or other medical professionals based on the reader's own individual conditions, symptoms, or concerns. Readers should consult the appropriate health professional on any health matter. The author specifically disclaims all responsibility for injury, damage, or loss that the reader may incur as a direct or indirect consequence of following any directions or suggestions given.Information in this book will provide different results and experiences for each individual.