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The term sensitive stomach is a non Others might experience discomfort 3 medical way to describe a stomach or digestive disruptions without that’s easily upset. People with a being sure of the cause. sensitive stomach may experience recurring gas, , , At some point, everyone experiences vomiting, , or . stomach upset.

Someone who has a sensitive However if you regularly deal with stomach might connect their discomfort, , or changing sensitivity to certain foods or bowel habits, you may have a situations. sensitive stomach.

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(Graph data based on our customers intake questions (1000 units) Stomach Issues - The Food Intolerance Testing Group Some people with chronic stomach discomfort are more 4 sensitive to certain foods — like dairy, spicy foods, alcohol, or fried foods.

Others may find that they What have food intolerances or food causes a sensitivities. sensitive Unlike those with food , stomach? people with food intolerances or food sensitivities may be able to tolerate small amounts of the foods in question.

People with a dairy sensitivity can take that help them digest lactose.

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Irritable bowel syndrome

Sometimes, people who experience While its signature symptoms frequent stomach issues have are similar to those of a sensitive something more going on than just stomach, chronic bowel pain is sensitivity. usually involved with IBS.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is This is due to inflammation in the one common culprit behind ongoing intestines that tends to be made stomach trouble. worse by certain foods.

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IBS prevents your stomach and intestines from functioning optimally. Some people with IBS have chronic constipation, while others experience ongoing diarrhea. IBS affects the mobility of the contents of your intestines.

This causes: • Changes in bowel habits • Trapped gas • Abdominal pain

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Women tend to be diagnosed with IBS more often than men.

Women who have had surgeries like C-sections or hysterectomies may be more prone to IBS than others

Stomach Issues - The Food Intolerance Testing Group What are the symptoms of a sensitive stomach? Most symptoms of a sensitive However, if you have the following stomach can easily be treated at severe symptoms, contact your home. These include: doctor immediately: 9

• Intestinal gas • Chronic or severe abdominal pain • Bloating that makes it difficult for you to do • Indigestion your normal activities • Heartburn • Blood or pus in your stool • Acid reflux • Severe, ongoing diarrhea that lasts • Nausea for more than two days • Vomiting • Nighttime diarrhea that keeps • Occasional abdominal pain you from sleeping • Constipation • Unexplained fever • Diarrhea • Allergic reaction (, swelling, itching, etc.)

These symptoms may signal a serious condition. Your doctor will perform testing to determine the cause of your symptoms and diagnose the issue.

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How to treat a sensitive stomach?

Because there are many things that You can take a food sensitivity test can upset a sensitive stomach, it can to find out your problem real quick. take time to pinpoint and solve the Here are some remedies you can try problem. at home to alleviate your discomfort.

Stomach Issues - The Food Intolerance Testing Group Eat smaller portions Filling your stomach too much can make you gassy and give you indigestion. Try reducing the amount Drink more water 11 of food you put on your plate at If you don’t drink enough water each meal. every day, you might be chronically dehydrated without realizing Eating five or six small meals per it. Inadequate water intake can day may also be more comfortable cause problems with and for your stomach than eating three elimination. large meals. If you don’t have enough water in Eat more slowly your body, your colon can’t pull Eating too quickly can also give enough water in for proper bowel you unpleasant trapped gas and movements. In other words, if you indigestion. Make sure your food don’t drink enough, you could end is well-chewed before you swallow, up constipated. Since digestion starts long before the food reaches your stomach.

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Reduce your stress Chronic stress can lead to an upset stomach. If you aren’t able to pinpoint irritating foods, it might 13 Lower your caffeine intake be that stress is triggering your Caffeine can be a stomach irritant. discomfort. Consider adding a If you consume high amounts every stress-relieving practice to your day, lowering your caffeine intake routine, like meditation or yoga. could soothe your stomach.

Foods that tend to be soothing to You might also consider changing people with sensitive stomachs the time of day when you drink include: caffeine to see if that helps. • Cooked fruits and vegetables

• Lean protein When caffeine is the main culprit, • Easily digestible grains you may want to gradually eliminate • Fat-free or low-fat dairy it from your diet.

To find out which food are causing the problem a food sensitivity test can help

Stomach Issues - The Food Intolerance Testing Group THE NUANCES OF FOOD , FOOD SENSITIVITY, AND FOOD INTOLERANCES.

Food Sensitivity Food Intolerance Symptoms of food sensitiv- Food allergies can be fatal, It can be difficult to deter- ity vary. But the symptoms unlike a food intolerance or mine whether the patient of intolerance are all diges- sensitivity. In extreme cas- has a food intolerance or tive-related. es, ingesting or even touch- an allergy because the signs ing a small amount of the and symptoms often over- These can include: can cause a severe lap. reaction. • Gas and bloating Most common symptoms • Diarrhea Symptoms of food allergy are: • Constipation include: • Cramping • Bloating • Nausea • Skin reactions, like hives, • Migraines & headaches swelling, and itching • & runny nose • , including • Feeling under difficulty breathing, the weather wheezing, dizziness, and • Stomach ache death • Irritable Bowel • Digestive symptoms • Hives Our Promise To You 15

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Stomach Issues - The Food Intolerance Testing Group What’s the outlook for a sensitive stomach?

Most people with sensitive stomachs can successfully manage their symptoms at home through dietary and lifestyle adjustments. Sometimes, though, stomach discomfort can indicate a more serious condition like IBS, IBD, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis. If you are concerned about any of the symptoms you’re experiencing, contact your doctor. Your health is not an expense, it’s an investment.

I am fully aware that the food we choose to eat will affect our physical and mental health, our athletic performance and how we age.

Questions? Don’t hesitate to send me an email! Because I want to help you as much as possible, you can always email me. Even in the evening and during weekends. Your health is the most important thing. [email protected]

Adriaan, 70 years young — Fitness Expert & Senior Nutritionist Founder of The Food Intolerance Testing Group