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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