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“How to Alleviate Constipation and Heal Your Gut” features Mark Hyman (MD) joined by Dhru Purohit, George Papanicolaou (DO), and Mark Pimentel (MD) for a deep dive into chronic constipation. They discuss surprising drivers like SIBO, yeast overgrowth, stress, and nerve dysfunction—explaining why standard fiber fixes often fall short. Listeners get real-world tools, from magnesium and hydration to low-fermentation diets and microbiome testing, all aimed at restoring gut function and long-term relief when conventional approaches don’t go far enough.
How to Alleviate Constipation and Heal Your Gut
Guest
Dhru Purohit, George Papanicolaou, Mark Pimentel
Category
Digestive Health, Nutrition, Alternative Medicine
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About The Host
Mark Hyman (MD), host of The Dr. Hyman Show, is a pioneer in functional medicine and founder of The UltraWellness Center. Serving as board president of clinical affairs for the Institute for Functional Medicine, he has written bestselling books including "The Pegan Diet", "Food: WTF Should I Eat?", and "The Blood Sugar Solution", emphasizing the role of nutrition in preventing and reversing chronic diseases.
Mark Hyman (MD), host of The Dr. Hyman Show, is a pioneer in functional medicine and founder of The UltraWellness Center. Serving as board president of clinical affairs for the Institute for Functional Medicine, he has written bestselling books including "The Pegan Diet", "Food: WTF Should I Eat?", and "The Blood Sugar Solution", emphasizing the role of nutrition in preventing and reversing chronic diseases.
About The Guest
Dhru Purohit is a health entrepreneur and host of The Dhru Purohit Podcast, known for in-depth interviews on wellness and functional medicine. George Papanicolaou (DO, IFMCP) is a board-certified family medicine doctor at The UltraWellness Center with a focus on gut dysfunction and personalized care. Mark Pimentel (MD) is Executive Director of the MAST Program at Cedars-Sinai and author of "The Microbiome Connection," which explores SIBO, IBS, and microbiome-targeted therapies.
Dhru Purohit is a health entrepreneur and host of The Dhru Purohit Podcast, known for in-depth interviews on wellness and functional medicine. George Papanicolaou (DO, IFMCP) is a board-certified family medicine doctor at The UltraWellness Center with a focus on gut dysfunction and personalized care. Mark Pimentel (MD) is Executive Director of the MAST Program at Cedars-Sinai and author of "The Microbiome Connection," which explores SIBO, IBS, and microbiome-targeted therapies.
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