In this episode of The Health, Happiness & Wholeness Podcast, Janelle dives into one of the most overlooked contributors to constipation, bloating, and sluggish digestion: mineral imbalances. While most people focus on probiotics, fiber, and food, this episode reveals how minerals act as the “spark plugs” of your digestive system — tiny but essential for muscle movement, fluid balance, stomach acid production, and overall gut motility.

Janelle breaks down the key minerals that influence digestion, why routine bloodwork often looks completely normal even when tissues are depleted, and how deeper testing like Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) can uncover what your body is truly needing. She also shares her personal story of ER-level gut pain that conventional labs couldn’t explain, and how HTMA brought clarity and healing.

If you’ve been doing everything “right” yet still dealing with constipation or slow digestion, this episode helps you look beneath the surface to understand what’s really going on in your gut.

Visit drjanellecaruano.com to book a free discovery call and explore how HTMA testing can uncover the mineral imbalances that may be holding your digestion back.

Everything shared in this episode is meant to educate and empower you on your wellness journey. It is not medical advice, and Janelle is not acting as your healthcare provider. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine.