Take control of your Digestive Health

Want to feel happy and healthy? Go with your gut.

Healthy digestion is important. But ever wondered why? Your digestive system creates the energy behind every heartbeat, muscle move, brain wave and overall feelings of happiness and healthiness.

What makes for an unhappy digestive system?

Skyrocketing stress levels
Smoke breaks
Couch potato habits
Genetics

Heartburn, ulcers and gallstones (especially in women)... poor digestive health can upset more than your tummy.

Did you know that IBS is far more common in women than men?

Canada has one of the highest rates of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) in the world. IBS is a common digestive disorder that often leads to painful and aggravating symptoms.

Manage your symptoms

Up your fibre intake. Do it gradually in order to minimize bloating and gassiness.

Jot down a food diary.

A food diary isn't just about jotting down what you eat, you should also take note of how you feel. This will help identify possible food or emotional triggers of IBS.

Toss out the junk.

Avoid the bad stuff like excessive caffeine, deep fried foods and pop.

Answer the urge

to have a bowel movement as soon as it occurs.

Sweat it.

Exercise helps reduce stress and keep digestion moving.

Rest up.

Sleepless nights can exaggerate IBS symptoms.

Soothe the symptoms

with a heating pads and hot bath.

Relieve stress

with yoga and meditation.

Fibre is your best friend

You know fibre is good for you, but what is it exactly? It's the leftovers of plant foods that you body can't absorb or digest. Waste is definitely what it's not; fibre is quite useful for digestive health. Take a look at the proven benefits of a fibre diet.

It's a heavyweight for weight management

High fibre eaters tend to be slimmer

Turns tummy troubles around

It's shown to deflate bloating and ease constipation

Maintains the digestive tract

It may help with IBS and hemorrhoids

Keeps the heart in tick top shape

Fibre lowers blood pressure and LDL blood cholesterol (the bad kind) and eating 10 g more fibre each day may lower the risk of heart disease

Women should eat about 25 grams of fibre a day. To limit gas and bloating, you should boost your fibre gradually, over a few weeks.