The gut hormone connection

Nurses Out Loud with Melissa Schreibfeder, BSN, RN, BC-FMP – The gut plays a foundational role in hormone regulation. When digestion is sluggish or compromised, detoxification slows down. A perfect example? Chronic constipation can prevent the body from eliminating excess estrogen, leading to estrogen dominance — a common contributor to heavy periods, mood swings, and stubborn...