10 Graceful Ways To Deal With IBS

Avoid Processed And Hard To Digest Foods

Abdominal pain and embarrassing gas can be relieved by eliminating certain hard to digest foods from the diet. These may include cruciferous vegetables, grains, gluten, and dairy, all of which may cause stomach pain, bloating, and gas. Processed foods and refined sugars may also contribute to digestive issues. If vegetables are problematic, try steaming them first to make them easier to digest. Use anti-inflammatory foods such as sweet potatoes over white potatoes whenever possible.

Keep Medications On Hand

Many people take medications first thing in the morning, but it is a good idea to carry an emergency stash just in case. These may include diarrhea medications to reduce the number of bowel movements, probiotics to naturally soothe the digestive system and promote overall health, gut antispasmodics to reduce pain, bloating, and stomach spasms, laxative teas for constipation relief, and pain medications. Having these medications on hand takes the worry out of traveling or being on the go all day.