Ep. 22 – The Guts Final Act: Colon Health, Elimination & Balance
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of colon health and elimination in digestion, exploring various factors affecting gut health.
Digestion doesn’t end with absorption; it ends with elimination. In this final episode of our digestive series, Dr. Sean, Kevin, and Jason explore the large intestine and its vital role in water absorption, stool formation, and overall balance. The conversation dives into the fascial and spinal connections of the colon, how dysfunction can contribute to constipation, diarrhea, and IBS, and why elimination patterns are one of the clearest indicators of digestive health. The team also introduces the Bristol Stool Scale as a simple, practical tool for understanding what your body is communicating, while highlighting the role of the microbiome, nervous system regulation, and psychosomatic influences on colon function and well-being. Episode Highlights The primary role of the large intestine in water absorption and elimination Fascial and spinal connections of the colon How bowel patterns relate to IBS, constipation, and diarrhea Understanding and using the Bristol Stool Scale The microbiome’s role in gut health and immune balance Psychosomatic and emotional influences on elimination Why digestive health is foundational to overall vitality If you’re in the Montreal area and need…
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