Tag: Constipation
What is IBS-M? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gut disorder that affects the lower portion of the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the small and large […]
Four ways to prevent constipation during summer travel was written by: Simon Spichak, M.Sc, June 2022 Imagine going on the vacation of your dreams. A new […]
Gas, bloating, heartburn (or reflux), constipation, and diarrhea are common digestive troubles that we many of us experience from time to time. Especially around the holidays […]
So, you’ve read our article on IBS in women, but why does IBS affect more women than men? Canada has one of the highest prevalence rates […]
Ever looked in the toilet and wondered, hmmm, is my poop healthy/normal? Everybody poops, but nobody likes to talk about it! We get it, poop is […]
Below are some FAQ’s on constipation: How often should I have a bowel movement? It is important to realize that the frequency of bowel movements varies […]
Signs and symptoms of constipation When you are constipated, you have to strain to defecate and you typically pass small, hard stools. You may also have […]
Constipation can usually be prevented or treated successfully. It is best to start with simple strategies and move on to stronger measures when necessary. Although most […]
Managing Constipation Even if you can’t prevent all constipation, you may be able to reduce its frequency or severity by eating enough fibre, drinking enough fluids, […]
Constipation means infrequent or difficult bowel movements. It often occurs when digested food moves too slowly through the digestive tract. As a result, the body removes […]
What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder that involves problems with motility (how the bowel moves contents through our intestines) […]
