Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is so common that it’s likely you know at least one person with this functional disorder.

Prevention

There are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to IBS. A general guideline can be followed to ensure that symptoms are controlled.

Do

• Make sure the majority of food eaten is homemade or fresh.
• Keep a diary of everything you eat in order to understand what triggers symptoms.
• Take in probiotics to help with the overall health of your digestive system.

Don’t

• Eat unhealthy processed foods.
• Drink alcohol or carbonated drinks
• Eat too quickly or have too much delay between meals

If you think you may have IBS don’t be afraid to do your own research. There are healthy diet plans on the internet you can find as well as tips and techniques listed such as here on this article that should help prevent this condition.

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