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made from tap water in some foods and
beverages you may not think about,
including ice cream, fruit juices or
smoothies diluted with water, frozen
sweet beverages, ice pops, fountain
drinks, or sodas that are not from a
sealed bottle. Avoid raw milk or dairy
products made from unpasteurised
milk, such as ice cream or cheese.
Say a big No to raw fruits and
vegetables. Avoid raw fruits unless
you are peeling them yourself, like a
banana or orange. Keep away from
cold salads and choose cooked and
piping hot vegetables. Leave uncooked
garnishes off the plate. Avoid
chutneys and salsas, because they’re
generally made with raw fresh fruit or
vegetables.
Back away from the buffets. Food
sitting on a buffet table can expose it
to flies and other unseen contaminants,
which can carry a variety of bacteria.
Cross-contamination is also possible at
buffet tables, where contaminated food
or its juices can easily come in contact
with other food items. Some patrons
with unwashed hands may touch
utensils or food, resulting in bacteria or
viruses making their way into your plate.
Avoid street food. Street food is
outright risky: The vendors’ hands
may not be clean, there might be
contamination of the utensils and the
surfaces used to prepare and cook
the food, and potentially inadequate
cooking temperatures.
Wash hands carefully. Before
eating, wash your hands thoroughly
with a hand sanitiser containing at least
60% alcohol. Be sure to use bottled or
disinfected water for washing your own
plastic plates and bowls.
Keep OTC medicines ready.
Check with your doctor to make sure
what’s safe for you to take or carry
prescriptions to buy them from the
local pharmacies.
Understanding IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is
a common disorder that affects the
large intestine. Symptoms include
cramping, abdominal pain, bloating,
gas, and diarrhoea or constipation,
or both. IBS is a chronic condition
that needs to be managed long
term. Symptoms of IBS can be
triggered by intolerance to certain
foods, aggravated stress, anxiety or
depression, and hormonal changes.
People with a family history of IBS
are more at risk. According to Mayo
Clinic, severe bout of diarrhoea
(gastroenteritis) caused by bacteria
or a virus may bring on IBS. The
condition is also associated with
bacterial overgrowth. Your doctor
will look for a certain pattern in
your symptoms. In some cases,
doctors may order tests to rule out
other health problems. Doctors may
treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
by recommending changes in what
you eat and other lifestyle changes,
medicines, probiotics, and mental
health therapies.
To deal with IBS you could try the
following:
• Add fibre to you diet.
Fibre promotes regular bowel
movements, which helps reduce
constipation. It should be added
gradually. Soluble fibre, that
takes longer to digest, such
as that found in oats,
beans, barley, peas,
apples, carrots, and
citrus fruits are good for you.
• Reduce stress. Consciously
practice stress reduction
techniques because stress
and anxiety cause IBS
flareups.
• Reduce
caffeine &
smoking.
Both of them
worsen
symptoms of IBS.
• Eat smaller
meals. This will help
lessen the incidence of
cramping and diarrhoea.
Stick to your meal timings
and don’t forget to drink
enough water.
August 2018 • Issue III • Volume VII • yourwellness.com