Why Regular Bowel Movements Matter More Than You Think

Hormones, Detox Pathways, and Restoring the Body’s Natural Rhythm

Digestive health is one of the most overlooked foundations of women’s wellness. Many women normalize constipation, bloating, or irregular bowel movements, assuming it is simply part of aging, stress, or hormonal change. In reality, regular elimination is one of the primary ways the body maintains balance, particularly when it comes to hormones.

The colon is not just responsible for waste removal. It plays a significant role in detoxification, hormone clearance, and overall metabolic health. When bowel movements slow, the body does not stop producing waste. Instead, toxins and excess hormones remain in circulation longer than they should, often contributing to fatigue, mood changes, skin issues, inflammation, and hormonal imbalance.

For women, especially during perimenopause and menopause, digestive rhythm and hormonal balance are deeply interconnected.

How Often Should a Woman Have a Bowel Movement

While there is a wide range of what can be considered normal, most women feel and function best when they are eliminating at least once daily. A healthy bowel movement should be comfortable, easy to pass, and complete, without straining or urgency.

When elimination is infrequent, estrogen and other hormones can be reabsorbed through the colon instead of being properly eliminated. This places additional stress on the liver and can worsen symptoms such as bloating, breast tenderness, irritability, headaches, fatigue, sleep disruption, and weight gain.

Regular bowel movements support healthy detox pathways and help prevent hormone buildup in the body.

The Hormone and Gut Connection

Hormones play a powerful role in digestive motility. This becomes increasingly important during midlife, when natural hormone production begins to shift.

Progesterone helps regulate smooth muscle movement throughout the body, including the intestines. When progesterone levels decline, which commonly occurs during perimenopause and menopause, gut motility can slow significantly. Estrogen imbalance can further affect bile production, which is necessary for proper fat digestion and stool formation.

In addition, declining estrogen levels can lead to reduced stomach acid and changes in the gut microbiome, both of which contribute to constipation. These hormonal shifts are often compounded by increased stress and a more sensitive nervous system, further suppressing digestive function.

This is why constipation during menopause is rarely just a fiber or hydration issue. It is often a hormone signaling issue.

When hormones are out of balance, digestion slows. When digestion slows, hormone clearance becomes impaired. Supporting hormonal balance is a critical part of restoring healthy bowel function.

When a Reset Is Needed

Long periods of sluggish digestion can cause waste to remain in the colon longer than intended. Over time, this can weaken the natural signaling between the brain and the gut, making it difficult for regular elimination to resume without support.

In these situations, a short-term bowel cleanse can help restart the process. This type of support should be used as a reset, not as a daily solution.

Let’s Go Tincture as a Short-Term Support

Let’s Go Tincture is formulated to support occasional constipation and help initiate bowel movement when the body needs assistance getting started.

It contains organic cascara sagrada bark, organic senna leaf, organic ginger root, organic peppermint leaf, and organic marshmallow root. This blend works together to encourage movement, soothe the digestive tract, and reduce discomfort, typically within six to twelve hours.

Let’s Go is not intended for daily or long-term use. Regular use of stimulant laxatives can lead to bowel dependence and further disrupt the body’s natural rhythm. Once regular bowel movements return, use should be discontinued.

The purpose of a short-term cleanse is to clear out and create space so the body can respond again on its own.

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The Long-Term Solution - Nourishment, Rhythm, and Hormonal Balance

True digestive health comes from supporting the systems that regulate elimination, rather than forcing the body to respond.

Long-term bowel regularity is built through whole foods that provide natural fiber and nutrients, adequate hydration to support stool consistency, and healthy fats to promote bile flow and digestion.

Equally important is hormonal balance, especially during menopause. When hormones are supported, the intestines are better able to maintain proper motility, and the liver is more efficient at clearing excess estrogen.

Balancing hormones helps reduce inflammation in the gut, improves muscle tone in the intestines, supports bile flow, and restores communication between the nervous system and digestive tract. These changes directly influence how easily and regularly the body eliminates waste.

A Gentle Smoothie to Support Colon Motility

Incorporating supportive foods can help encourage regular elimination. This smoothie is designed to provide hydration, fiber, and healthy fats to gently stimulate the colon.

Colon Supporting Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients:

• One cup unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk

• One tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds

• One half-ripe avocado

• One cup frozen berries

• One teaspoon olive oil or coconut oil

• Optional additions include a pinch of cinnamon or fresh ginger

Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Drink in the morning to support digestion, bile flow, and bowel regularity.

Supporting Hormones with Wild Yam Cream

For women navigating hormonal shifts, topical wild yam cream can be a supportive tool. Wild yam is traditionally used to support hormonal balance, particularly in women experiencing low progesterone symptoms during perimenopause and menopause.

Applied topically, wild yam cream is often used to support the body during times of hormonal transition. Balanced hormone signaling supports intestinal muscle tone, reduces digestive sluggishness, and helps regulate the timing and strength of bowel movements.

When hormones are better supported, the colon is less likely to remain in a slowed state. This can reduce reliance on laxatives, decrease bloating, and improve overall digestive comfort.

Supporting hormones is not about forcing balance but about providing the body with gentle, consistent support so it can regulate itself more effectively.

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Restoring Balance Gently

Constipation is often a signal that something deeper is out of balance. Addressing digestion without addressing hormones can leave women frustrated and stuck in cycles of temporary relief.

True healing comes from nourishment, rhythm, and hormonal support working together. A short-term reset may be helpful, but long-term balance comes from respecting how the body was designed to function.

"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven" – Ecclesiastes 3:1

⚠️ Important FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and this information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Blessings,

Heidi Davis

Co-Founder with Holy Spirit

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