Potty Talk with Tamara Duker Freuman

Apr 12, 2023

Tamara Duker Freuman, registered dietitian and expert on gastrointestinal diseases, discusses chronic constipation and offers advice on improving digestive health. Topics include common causes of constipation, the complex relationship between fiber intake and symptoms, when to seek medical help, over-the-counter options for bowel health, and the book 'Regular: The Ultimate Guide to Taming Unruly Bowels and Achieving Inner Peace.'

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

The Complex Relationship Between Fiber Intake and Constipation

02:38 • 5min

Promotions for Nor and College Savings Iowa, and Identifying When to Seek Medical Help for Constipation

07:55 • 3min

Over-the-Counter Options for Bowel Health

10:27 • 11min

Book on Bowel Health and the Word 'Pooforia'

21:15 • 2min

I’m joined today by my friend and colleague Tamara Duker Freuman. Long-time listeners will remember Tamara from previous episodes—most recently, clearing up the confusion around so-called Leaky Gut Syndrome.

Tamara is my go-to expert on all things digestive. She’s a registered dietitian, based in New York City and a nationally-known expert on nutrition therapy for gastrointestinal diseases. Her first book was The Bloated Belly Whisperer and she has a new book out this month.

It’s called Regular: The Ultimate Guide to Taming Unruly Bowels and Achieving Inner Peace.

The idea that being regular is the key to inner achieving peace may sound like hyperbole, but chronic constipation can have a huge impact on one’s quality of life. And a surprising number of people struggle with this. Our discussion includes:

Some little-known but very common causes of constipation
Why more fiber isn’t always the solution
When to consult your doctor
Which over-the-counter laxatives are safe for long-term use?
Why fiber can actually be constipating for some people
How to customize a dietary prescription that works for you

The book also includes sample meal plans for a variety of digestive issues—including options for those who don’t cook.

The book can be found in all the major outlets (if you can, it’s always nice to support an independent bookstore!) and you can find Tamara on Twitter @tamaraduker and Instagram @tamarafreuman or on her website: www.thebloatedbellywhisperer.com

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