The Gut Motility Library

Nutrition & Fiber

Clear, cited articles on this topic from Dr. Yaron Cohen, DAOM.
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A boat resting on a low, sunlit river, illustrating that a stalled digestive system needs the water level raised, not a bigger boat added on top
  • Nutrition & Fiber

The Moisture Strategy for Constipation: Stop Bulking, Start Lubricating

Drinking more water is not the same as softening stool. Dr. Yaron explains what actually governs stool consistency and which foods help.
  • 4 min read
  • Nutrition & Fiber

When Fiber Makes Constipation Worse (And What to Do Instead)

More fiber is standard advice for constipation, and for some people it backfires. The soluble and insoluble distinction, and what to do instead.
  • 4 min read