Chronic & Occasional Constipation

Travel constipates almost everyone. New schedules, different foods, disrupted sleep, and long periods of sitting create the perfect storm for slowed digestion. You are not imagining it. It is not uncommon. But it does not have to be your normal. Why Travel Slows Digestion When you travel, your colon becomes less responsive. The muscular contractions…

People spend so much time on the toilet that they assume it is normal. I promise you it is not. If you are sitting long enough to scroll, shop, or solve world problems, your system is giving you loud signals that something is off. Bathroom time should be short. Three to seven minutes is ideal.…

Travel Can Disrupt Everything If you have ever gone on vacation or a long trip and realized you did not have a proper bowel movement the entire time, you are not alone. Travel often throws our bodies out of rhythm. Between dehydration, jet lag, time zone changes, and unfamiliar foods, digestion can slow down dramatically.…

Why Constipation Increases with Age As we age, the body’s natural rhythms can slow down. Digestion may become less efficient, hydration needs change, and medications can sometimes affect bowel function. It is common for seniors to experience chronic constipation, but that does not mean it should be accepted as “normal.” At Nashville Colon Care, we…