The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health™️
A podcast to help you shift from managing autoimmune disease to creating autoimmune health using the power of everyday habits.
The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health is for anyone wanting to create autoimmune health using the small but mighty power of everyday habits. You can expect to gain Information, Inspiration, and Insight on research-backed habits shown to help you gain energy, improve your body’s function, and take control of your future.
Each episode covers one habit proven to promote healing, from the cell up. You’ll learn WHAT the habit is, the science behind WHY you may try it, and you’ll leave with a clear next step on HOW to habit using strategies that work. After the learning comes the doing, the secret sauce for change. Learning + Action = Change.
Hosted by Amy Behimer, a doctor of pharmacy, nationally board certified health and wellness coach, and certified life coach trained in functional medicine and The Wahls Protocol. She lives with multiple sclerosis, walking the talk alongside you every step of the way. Using her education, training, and first hand experience with autoimmune disease, you can count on a curated menu of habits proven to help your mind and body function better so you can feel your best.
So what is The Habit Hub? It's a framework that describes the 6 key areas of lifestyle medicine most worthy of your habit mastering efforts.
The key areas (spokes) of The Habit Hub include (1) Mindset, (2) Food as Medicine, (3) Movement as Medicine, (4) Rest and Relaxation, (5) Connection, and (6) The “Good Stress.”
You'll hear about habits recommended by health and wellness experts, other autoimmune warriors, and the tried and true of Amy and the clients she is fortunate enough to help. No habit is too small, as they are truly the short term goals to help you reach your long term dreams. With a desire to share enough habits to fill multiple lifetimes, take what works for you and leave the rest. Choose your own (habit-filled) adventure. No matter what your diagnosis or starting place, there’s something here for you. You’re in the right place.
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The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health™️
Habit 79: Strengthen Bowel Function with Dr. Jessica Lupi
In this follow-up to Habit 54: Strengthen Bladder Function, Dr. Jessica Lupi returns to round our pelvic floor health to discuss all things bowels, from chronic constipation to the mechanics of pooping with ease. With humor, expertise, and a few surprising tips, we explore how habits and routines can transform your bowel function. Whether you're managing an autoimmune diagnosis or are just someone who poops, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways
- Bowel Basics: Learn how the pelvic floor functions like a "door" for bowel movements and why habits are key for optimal bowel health.
- Common Issues: From constipation to urgency and incontinence, understanding these “puzzles” is the first step to improvement.
- Start with an Audit: A bowel diary can reveal patterns to guide your next steps.
- Create a Routine: A must for everyone who wants better poops.
- Optimize Mechanics: Tips to align the "poop chute" for smoother bowel movements.
- Travel Tips: Bring familiar comforts, like music or scents, to maintain routine and ease discomfort while on the go.
- Support System: Don’t hesitate to involve specialists, medications, or family to address persistent issues.
- Your DO of the DAY: start doing this airy habit today to protect your pelvic floor and improve bowel mechanics.
"Bowel issues are like a puzzle—our habits can change our function and unlock better health one small piece at a time." – Dr. Jessica Lupi
Links Referenced in the Show
- Plop App – Track your bowel movements privately.
- Bristol Stool Chart – Understand your poop better.
- Yoga with Adriene - Wind Relieving Pose – A quick routine to ease gas and improve digestion.
- Squatty Potty – Elevate your bathroom experience.
Listen, learn, and breathe your way to better bowel health. And don’t forget—if you haven’t caught Habit 54 on bladder health, head back for even more habits with Dr. Lupi.
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