💩Chronic constipation causes: Lack of hydration or lubrication, not enough exercise, not enough fibre. But also emotional stress, holding on to something (the large intestine is the organ that lets go!). 💩 Most common TCM patterns of chronic constipation: - Liver Qi stagnation: straining, unfinished feeling, bloated at the end of the day. LV 3 - Phlegm: sticky stools. ST 40 - Blood stasis: very painful abdomen. LI 4 & LV 3 - Large Intestine Heat: large amount of smelly formed stools. LI 11 - Y

When you get the urge to poop, it is important to get that poop out now. Don’t wait until after your work day is over. Waiting can lead to constipation, prolapse, hemorrhoids, and pelvic floor dysfunction. If you have anxiety with pooping in public, you are not alone. Try out these tactics to help ease your mind. Do you know other tactics not mentioned in this reel? Comment them below so we all can learn! 👇🏻#constipation #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvichealth #pelvicorganprolapse #pelvicpai

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