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Top 5 Strategies to Relieve IBS Congratulations! You have just downloaded the Top 5 Strategies to Relieve Digestive Distress from FindClairity.

1 Top 5 Strategies to Relieve IBS Congratulations! You have just downloaded the Top 5 Strategies to Relieve Digestive Distress from FindClairity.com These Five Strategies will help you remove foods from your diet that may be difficult for the body to break down and other triggers that may be contributing to digestive symptoms. By implementing some or all of these strategies you may experience overall better digestion. DISCLAIMER: 1. The following information is not meant to replace medical or dietary recommendations from your doctor, specialist, or registered dietitian. 2. This report was developed to aid those suffering from symptoms of mild digestive distress such as gas, bloating, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and/or constipation. 3. If you experience symptoms of digestive distress or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), then following these five steps may help to relieve these symptoms. The following guidelines have been developed using a variety of scientific research articles, expert medical opinion, and experience in digestive practice. Some or all of these recommendations may help aid digestion. If your symptoms are undiagnosed, experienced daily, or continue after following these recommendations, seek advice from your doctor and dietitian. 4. If you suffer from any of the above-mentioned symptoms, Stephanie Clairmont, registered dietitian, recommends that you schedule an appointment with your physician to be screened for digestive diseases and disorders and then follow-up with a dietitian that specializes in digestive nutrition. There is a variety of services and packages at FindClairity.com developed to help you along your journey to wellness. A registered dietitian (RD) is a regulated health professional who has earned a Bachelorʼs degree in food and nutrition and completed supervised practical training through an accredited program. Dietitians must be registered with a regulatory body and are accountable for their professional conduct and the care they provide. An RD is an expert in food and nutrition.

In 2005, I returned from a trip to Australia with a strange feeling that something wasnʼt right with my gut.

2 Stephanie's Story Just like you, I have experienced digestive discomfort. I know what uncomfortable and embarrassing symptoms of IBS are like and I have also made changes to my diet and lifestyle to eliminate these symptoms. In 2005, I returned from a trip to Australia with a strange feeling that something wasnʼt right with my gut. I was feeling abdominal discomfort and pain almost daily and had other changes to my digestion. After visiting with my family doctor and having a colonoscopy with a gastroenterologist, I was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The clinic handed me some pamphlets and wished me well. A few years later, I hadnʼt made any changes to my lifestyle and started to get sick of this persistent stomach ache as I called it. PLUS I didnʼt know what I should eat and what I shouldnʼt to stop things like gas, rumbling, and other uncomfortable consequences of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I had become a registered dietitian and was seeing more and more clients in my practice with IBS and digestive symptoms like mine. I wanted relief and I also wanted to help my fellow Digestive Distress Sufferers from feeling so down about their symptoms and confused about what to eat. Iʼve met clients that eat so little because they are afraid of food. I have had clients that have lost the joy and pleasure of eating delicious food because they just donʼt know what is causing the pain and discomfort. And I have worked with clients to help them finally feel better and enjoy real food again. I myself feel 100% better. Although I experience symptoms from time-to-time, I now know exactly what foods my body reacts to and how to eat real, delicious, wonderful food daily to feel energized, healthy, and symptom free. Iʼm excited to share these Top 5 Strategies with you to help you start to feel some symptom relief. These are Strategies I use myself and with clients. You may experience symptom relief with some or all of these strategies, but keep in mind, everyone is unique. You experience digestive symptoms different from others. And the things that trigger these symptoms will be unique for you. For many people applying some of these strategies will help them get on their way. For more advice, articles, and recipes visit our blog and read our newsletter. It is my lifeʼs mission to share as much real food advice to help those suffering with digestive distress take control, relieve symptoms, and finally fee better!

STRATEGY 1: Specific foods are difficult to digest for all, but those suffering from gas, bloating, discomfort, and other uncomfortable symptoms, for a variety of reasons, may be even more sensitive

If your symptoms improve, you can reintroduce some of these foods under the supervision of a dietitian.

3 STRATEGY 1: Specific foods are difficult to digest for all, but those suffering from gas, bloating, discomfort, and other uncomfortable symptoms, for a variety of reasons, may be even more sensitive to them. Although some of these foods may be generally healthy, they may be poorly digested in the gut and trigger digestive symptoms. your physician and dietitian. If your symptoms improve, you can reintroduce some of these foods under the supervision of a dietitian. Food exclusion diets are not meant to be long-term, but are meant to help you find out which foods are your trigger foods. Everybody is different. Avoid the FIVE most common trigger foods for four weeks. Assess your symptoms at that time if you have no symptom change, add them back in and seek professional guidance from Work with a dietitian that specializes in digestion to add foods back into your diet and evaluate which foods are easily tolerated and which are not. Five Most Common Trigger Foods: High fat Meals Raw vegetables Lactose Gluten MSG

If you are suffering from diarrhea and/or loose stool, avoid these foods to give the bowel more time to

4 STRATEGY 2: Some foods stimulate the digestive tract encouraging the gut to keep things moving along. Sometimes they can be beneficial for those without digestive distress and those with constipation. If you are suffering from diarrhea and/or loose stool, avoid these foods to give the bowel more time to digest. The THREE most common gut stimulants are: Three Most Common Gut Stimulants: Caffeine Nicotine Alcohol

stools, diarrhea, and/or constipation. Most women over the age of eighteen should get twenty-five grams of fibre daily, while most men need thirty-eight grams.

5 STRATEGY 3: Increase dietary fibre, especially soluble fibre. This step is important for everyone whether they are suffering from digestive distress or not, and it is especially important for those who have frequent loose stools, diarrhea, and/or constipation. Most women over the age of eighteen should get twenty-five grams of fibre daily, while most men need thirty-eight grams. Dietary fibre is found in whole grains, beans, lentils, vegetables, and fruit. Add the following foods to your grocery list and include them daily. Good sources of soluble fiber:. Apples. Bananas. Grapefruit. Oranges. Strawberries. Peas. Potatoes. Oats. Barley. Psyllium. Lentils

Sugar alcohols (mannitol, xylitol, and sorbitol). Carbonated beverages. Beans (lentils to a lesser extent).

6 STRATEGY 4: Some foods can increase gas production in the body. This can cause stomach discomfort, bloating, rumbling sounds, and flatulence. By avoiding foods that stimulate gas production, you may experience symptom relief. Foods that stimulate gas:. Lactose (again). Sugar alcohols (mannitol, xylitol, and sorbitol). Carbonated beverages. Beans (lentils to a lesser extent). Sulphurous foods (onions, garlic, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, cauliflower, and broccoli) NOTE: Swallowing air can lead to symptoms such as those highlighted above. To prevent this, it may be helpful to avoid drinking through a straw, chewing gum, and washing down foods with liquid.

It is best to schedule well-balanced meals and snacks every three to four hours for healthy digestion. Need more help to reduce symptoms of IBS? Visit www.findclairity.

7 STRATEGY 5: How much and how often you eat can contribute to poor digestion. Grazing all day or snacking every hour can interrupt your bodyʼs natural digestive process and should be avoided. It is best to schedule well-balanced meals and snacks every three to four hours for healthy digestion. Need more help to reduce symptoms of IBS? Visit and check out The Clairity Program. The Clairity Program is a guided, online platform, designed to improve the lives of those struggling with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and other digestive issues. The program is carefully crafted to help you discover your food triggers and reveal the secrets to finding relief.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has a variety of symptoms, most commonly cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. Symptoms can vary from person to person,