2. Constipation
Recent studies in nutritional science link the health of the gut biome, trillions of live bacteria living in your GI tract, to health and well-being. Over 70-percent of the immune system resides in the digestive tract, and digestion takes up to 60-percent of all metabolic energy produced in the body. When we fall ill, or biomes send neurotransmitter signals to the brain to let us know something is wrong.
This internal communication between biomes and the brain may bring some sense to the adage that states, “trust your gut.” GI problems can occur due to a variety of issues in the digestive tract, such as stress, anxiety, and IBS, (irritable bowel syndrome.) However, constipation is one of the more less-noticed symptoms of ovarian cancer.
If you notice that you’re dealing with frequent bouts of constipation, it could be something more severe than you think. Make an appointment with your doctor for a diagnosis.