06/02/2026
This time of the year is usually the most anxiety-driven time for people with . 😵 There are a lot of parties, gatherings, good food and travel, all of which can tip off your already SENSITIVE STOMACH.
When we have a flare, the first thing people tend to do is restrict eating. PLEASE DON’T ❌️ restrict food. It can make your flare last longer.
Instead, focus on:
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🛌 Rest
🛁 Self-care
🧘🏻♀️ Deep diaphragmatic breathing to help calm your GUT-BRAIN AXIS
☕️ Peppermint tea to soothe your irritated gut muscle
Eating for a few days can also help with speeding up recovery. FODMAPs are fermentable carbohydrates that can draw water into your gut, which can cause more symptoms during a flare-up.
♥️ Remember, your & flare-ups are NOT your fault.
💡 And when it comes to managing IBS symptoms, knowing what is causing your symptoms will be more helpful in the long run than trying to calm your stomach after a flare has already begun.
🔑 PREVENTION is key to successful IBS management. The problem is, if you don’t know your root cause, you have no idea how to prevent a flare from happening.
Comment below and share what works for you 👇️
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