Advice for digestive conditions

Diet and lifestyle play an important role in the management of IBS or other gut related problems, here are some tips to help you.

DEALING WITH IBS

• Get your fibre
  Ensure you get your five portions of fruit and vegetables a day
• Learn to relax
  IBS is linked to stress which can trigger its symptoms
• Get familiar with friendly bacteria
  Take Bimuno IBAID to boost your good bacteria levels

COPING WITH CONSTIPATION

• Go, when you need to go!
  Ignoring the urge to go to the toilet may make it worse
• Keep on the move
  Just 30 minutes activity a day reduces constipation risk
• Eat more fibre
  Top up on fruit, vegetables, wholegrain pasta/rice, seeds and nuts
• Drink up! Drink at least 1.2 litres (six to eight glasses) of fluids a day

DEALING WITH DIARRHOEA

• Drink plenty
  Lots of water and/or clear soups will help prevent dehydration
• Bland foods are best
  Bread, rice, potatoes are all good
• Know when to ask for help
  Symptoms last longer than four days? Speak to your doctor

BEATING THE BLOAT

• Avoid those ‘windy’ foods
  Common culprits include beans, onions, broccoli, cabbage, sprouts and cauliflower
• Cut out the fizz
  Fizzy drinks cause gas – avoid them if you can
• Take time out to eat
  Sit down for meals, eat more slowly and chew food well

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