Let That Shit Go
Literally though.
Do you ever get constipated, or have a hard time trying to poop?
Do you ever wonder, “why is this happening? I have eaten lots of high fibre foods, drank lots of water, I am doing all the right things and yet I still cannot poop!”
Believe it or not, it can sometimes be a lot more psychological than it is physiological – consequently what is psychological does become physiological and that’s where the constipation comes in.
When I speak with a client, or even a friend who is having a hard time pooping, after I ask many questions about their diet i.e: if they are drinking plenty of water, and eating high fibre whole foods and avoiding dairy, I then will ask.. what are your thoughts around your pooping?
For example: on vacation a couple of years ago, about 4 days into the trip, my girl friend mentioned she had not gone poop yet and was slightly envious of those who were feeling the effects of some sort of stomach bug or.. the after affects of too much Jamaican beer.
After a short conversation I learned that she had an aversion in pooping anywhere but her own home. I know plenty of people who are not comfortable using public restrooms and will hold it until they get home (which is not always ideal, fyi) but this was different since she was nowhere near home and had a semi-private bathroom in her resort room. I explained to her that it was most likely her ideas around pooping away from home that were not allowing her the relief she needed. We talked about her switching her mindset to one that allowed her to feel safe and comfortable going to the bathroom in a foreign location. Later that night we celebrated her first bowel movement of the trip! Lol
Holding onto your bowel movements means you are holding onto toxicity that is reabsorbing back into your blood stream and causing strain on your liver and in turn all of your body systems, in the long term this can cause many ailments including various forms of cancer.
Holding onto things is more damaging to your health than you may think.
Have you ever had a really relieving bowel movement? One that left you feeling lighter and happier?
That is because you are releasing a load of toxins, dead cells, unnecessary particles and bacteria from your body.
Have you ever been really nervous or emotional about something and found yourself on the toilet within seconds?
I have experienced for my self over and over again, any time I am not listening to my gut instincts (intuition) or I am holding onto something that is not meant for me, I end up with a serious case of constipation, until I learn the lesson and let go, and then serious diarrhoea (Pardon the TMI but this shit is Important!).
When you cannot poop and it doesn’t seem to be because of a diet related issue (which can also include food allergies or sensitivities) then I pose the question: what is it that you are not allowing yourself to let go of? What is it that you are holding onto so tightly for fear of the relief you might feel once that uncomfortable comfort is out of your life? What fears, worries, doubts, beliefs, relationships, ideals are constipating your body and mind?
When you give yourself permission to say “whatever this is will not hold space in my body and soul any longer, I am now free to be me, to feel light and happy” you will see how all of that tension and toxicity will let go, in your body and your mind.
Meditation, deep belly breathing and certain yoga poses can all help you take the steps towards letting it go.
Using a poop stool to help elevate your knees above the level of your hips will also assist with elimination as well 😀
Let go of that which no longer serves you.♥
If this resonates with you at all and you have had your own experience in this regard I would love to hear from you!
Post in the comments below or send me an email 🙂
info@janineaf.com
Much Love & Lightness
xo
Janine
Plant Based Holistic Nutritionist, Cancer Specializing, Connecting Body & Soul for Whole Healing
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