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    Why does IBS Affect more Women than Men?

    Tags: Constipation, Diarrhea, IBS

    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 […]

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    Is my Poop Healthy/Normal?

    Is my Poop Healthy/Normal?

    Tags: Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhea, IBS

    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 […]

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    Top Tips for Tummy Health Infographic

    Tags: Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhea, IBS

    Keep your tummy in tip-top shape with these tips!

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    Managing IBS Infographic

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    Constipation with Dr. Armstrong

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    Understanding Constipation

    Understanding Constipation

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    Constipation – Selecting your Laxative

    Constipation – Selecting your Laxative

    Tags: Constipation, IBS

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    FAQs

    Tags: Constipation, IBS

    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 […]

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    Signs and Symptoms

    Tags: Constipation, IBS

    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 […]

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    Tests and Treatment

    Tags: Constipation, IBS

    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 […]

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    Living Positively

    Tags: Constipation, IBS

    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, […]

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    What is Constipation?

    Tags: Constipation, IBS

    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 […]

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    Living Positively with IBS-M

    Living Positively with IBS-M

    Tags: Constipation, Diarrhea, IBS

    What is IBS-M? IBS-M (the M stands for ‘mixed’) is when a person with IBS suffers from alternating diarrhea and constipation. Nearly everyone has suffered from […]

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    Managing IBS is a Pain in the Butt!

    Tags: Constipation, Diarrhea, IBS

    What is IBS? IBS is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder that involves problems with motility (how the bowel moves contents through our intestines) and sensitivity (how […]

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    Our Top Tips for Reducing Constipation

    Tags: Constipation, IBS

      Include foods rich in fibre: For optimal general health and function of the colon, you should aim to consume about 20 to 30 grams of […]

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    Constipation

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