Managing Constipation for People with Parkinson’s

A nutrition education programme designed specifically for the management of constipation in Parkinson’s.

Developed and delivered by state-registered dietitians, this evidence-based online programme provides you with the tools, knowledge, and support you need to manage and overcome constipation—safely and effectively.

What You Will Learn

Understanding the Gut’s Connection to Parkinson’s

How the gut-brain axis connects your gut and brain.
What the gut microbiome is and how it’s affected in Parkinson’s.
Probiotics, prebiotics, fermented foods and how they affect the gut microbiome.
How the mediterranean diet affects the gut microbiome.

How to Manage Constipation

Types of constipation: what type of constipation you have – slow transit or dyssnergic defecation or both – understanding this will help choose the best options to treat it.
Triggers: how medications, mood, hormones and the gut microbiome affect constipation.
Diet: what foods and fluids can help reduce and resolve constipation.
Medication: are laxatives okay to use and which ones.
Supplements: what supplements can help constipation.
Biotics: can probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics help constipation.
Other gut conditions: how other gut conditions such as small intestinal bowel overgrowth (SIBO) may impact constipation.
Gut health & Levodopa: how your constipation can impact how well levodopa medication is absorbed and how well Parkinson’s symptoms are managed.

Who is the Programme for?

For individuals living with Parkinson’s and care partners and family members.

What is the Programme format?

Cohort format: runs groups of up to 50 participants.
Access: whenever you want over the 3 months.
Self paced: go through the content at your own pace.
Video based: content is delivered in short, concise video modules.
Supporting content: content summaries with key takeaways.
Evidence based: all content is researched and designed by registered dietitians.
Video delivery: presented by a life like avatar.

What support is there?

Support group: where you can get answers to your nutrition questions from our registered dietitians.
A live webinar: where you can ask your questions. Recordings and notes are provided.
Downloadable resources: including factsheets, workbooks, diaries, recipes, content summaries and more, yours to keep.
Gut symptom severity score: assess how severe your symptoms are before and after you complete the content.

Why Choose This Programme?

Based on the latest research and expert recommendations.
Designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s and their support networks
Focuses on how constipation specifically affects people with Parkinson’s.
Access to dietitians who specialise in Parkinson’s.
Practical, easy-to-implement strategies for real-life challenges.
Guidance for discussing personal needs with your doctor, nurse, or dietitian.

Take the first step towards better gut health today. Join our Constipation Programme and start feeling better with Parkinson’s.