This Stool Shall Pass

Does your stomach confuse you with these symptoms?

Changes in
normal bowel
movement

Experiencing
both watery
and loose bowel

Feeling of
incomplete
defecation

Irregular
bowel
movement

Abdominal
discomfort
or cramping

Relief of
abdominal discomfort
after defecation

Stomach
bloating

Nausea/
Gassiness

Heartburn or
acid reflux

If you have, you might have IBS!

Irritable Bowel Symptoms, or IBS for short, are
gastrointestinal conditions that affects our bowels, reducing
its ability to digest food, absorb nutrients and excrete waste.

If any part of your gastrointestinal system is
experiencing problems, the proof is in the poop!

Here are Some Interesting Facts About IBS

About 15% of the global
population is affected
by IBS

Women ar 2-3 Times more likely to suffer form IBS as Compared to men

Women are 2 – 3 times
more likely to suffer from
IBS as compared to men

IBS is often found in people
younger than 45 years old

IBS can range from
mild to severe

More than 75% of IBS
sufferers have yet to be
diagnosed

One can get IBS at any time
and any place, especially if
you’re going through a
stressful situation.

IBS can be differentiated
into subtypes based on
your symptoms:
• IBS-C: Irritable Bowel
Symptoms with constipation
• IBS-D: Irritable Bowel
Symptoms with diarrhoea²

Switching between IBS
subtypes is common,
as external factors (e.g.
stress or travelling) can
affect your gut and stool
patterns.

The exact cause of IBS is complex and different for
every individual, and they’re not all food related!
The most common factors for IBS include:

Stress and anxiety
Wonder how the phrase “I am having
butterflies in my stomach” came about?
As your gut is closely connected to your
brain via your nerves, stressful feelings
can be be transmitted from your brain
to your gut, causing it to become
irritable and unpredictable.

Genes
One-third of individuals with IBS
reported that they also have another
family member suffering from this
condition.³

Hormonal imbalance
Hormones like estrogen and
progesterone can trigger the
receptors in your gut cells to behave
erratically, thus affecting the
digestion process.⁴

Travelling frequently
Research shows that people who
frequently travel for work often
experience IBS-like symptoms (e.g.
bloating) as environmental changes
can rewrite bowel habits.

Poor sleep quality
People with poor sleep quality
(difficulty falling asleep, sleeping for
shorter periods of time, waking up
frequently during the night) are 1.6
times more likely to have IBS as
compared to those who don’t.⁵

Food allergies – Gluten and Lactose
(Dairy)
Even if you have tested negative on
the gluten and lactose allergy test,
your body may still find it difficult to
digest these substances.⁶

Sugary food
Too much sugary food can lead to
increased water release in the gut,
resulting in bloating, abdominal
discomfort, and loose stools.⁷

Caffeine
Experiencing stomach upset after
drinking coffee? Caffeinated drinks
are natural stimulants for the gut,
increasing the rate of food moving
through the intestine.⁸

A hobby every day, keeps
poop flowing the right way

Keep your stress levels in check
with hobbies or activities you
enjoy. Rubbing essential oils such
as peppermint and fennel over
your abdomen can also help to
soothe your digestive tract.⁹

Protect your mind,
protect your body

Some research has suggested
that hypnotherapy can
help manage IBS. Patients
experienced relief from their
symptoms even after the
sessions ended.¹⁰

Commit to be fit

Studies have shown that about
20 – 30 minutes of daily exercise
can improve IBS symptoms.
Aerobic exercises such as
walking or biking can also
help to ease body tension.¹¹

Drink to win

Drinking lots of water is
crucial for maintaining healthy
digestion as it creates a
stabilising gel when combined
with soluble fibre, easing
passage of waste.¹²

Log Down Your Food

Keep a record of your food
intake and symptoms using
apps like “Rise up!”. This will
help pinpoint your IBS trigger,
which you can remove from
your diet.

Right eating, right digesting

Eating slowing can help improve
digestion and stimulate gastric
juices. Eating at regular timings
can also help your digestive
system establish a daily routine
to reduce sensitivity.

Say no to trigger-happy
foods

Greasy and spicy food can
affect your sensitive digestive
tract, causing intestinal
contractions, abdominal
discomfort and loose stools.

Fill up on the good stuff

Supplements such as probiotics
can boost the friendly bacteria
in your digestive tract,
creating movement in your
bowels for easier defecation
and healthier poop.

Introducing LAC Gastrorx IBS (Irritable Bowel Support)

Using advanced technology, LAC GastroRX® IBS
combines the nutrients of Gold Kiwi concentrate
with the antioxidants from Vitamin C to provide
the ultimate IBS relief!

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14. www.livestrong.com/article/379079-are-green-kiwi-fruit-gold-kiwi-fruit-nutritionally-the-same/