IBS Treatment
Are digestive issues impacting your quality of life? Do you suffer from constant or intermittent abdominal pain, flatulence, constipation or diarrhea? Figuring out how to manage the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can be confusing, frustrating and complicated because what works for one person doesn’t always work for another.
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What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a group of symptoms accompanied together that include abdominal pain and changes in the consistency of bowel movements. Symptoms may occur over very long time, often years. IBS is classified into four main types depending on whether constipation or diarrhea is common, both are common, or none occur very often (IBS-D, IBS-C, IBS-M, or IBS-U, respectively). The negative affects of IBS may result in missed school, work or other social opportunities, essentially lowering one’s quality of life . It is not unusual for people with IBS to suffer with major depression, anxiety or chronic fatigue syndrome. Currently there are no medications or surgical procedures that can cure IBS.
Symptom Management
Working with Registered Dietitians or Naturopathic Doctors can help you manage symptoms, maintain remission and prevent relapses caused by IBS. Getting the right advice for what you eat can deter medical complications, prevent nutrient deficiencies, and improve your wellbeing.
More than just Nutritional counselling, CARESPACE offers functional integrative treatments that help promote a healthier life by using an evidence-based, result-oriented, natural approach to rehabilitation and wellness allowing you to get better quickly and stay well longer. Start living your healthier life today!
Get your very own personal health team
You can achieve your health goals at CARESPACE with your own personal well-trained and dedicated team of multidisciplinary professionals that includes Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, RMTs, Naturopathic Doctors, Kinesiologists, Dietitians, Psychotherapists, Fitness Trainers and more. They will work together to create your personalized comprehensive collaborative health plan to get you fast results.
Your choice of in-clinic or online
It’s your choice if you want to be treated online with TeleCARE or in-person at one of our clinics in Kitchener or Waterloo. With TeleCARE you can attend your appointment from the convenience of your computer, tablet or phone. It’s easy, effective and your first appointment is FREE.
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What is Nutrition?
Nutrition as a discipline is the study of nutrients found in human food, how the body uses these nutrients, and the relationship between health, diet, and ailments. The kind of food we eat is connected to our health and has the ability to fight diseases. CARESPACE Registered Dietitians are trained professionals using evidence-based methods to work with you to achieve your goals with long-lasting sustainable results. Dietitians use their knowledge of food, biology, biochemistry, and genetics to decipher how nutrients influence the human body.
Dietitians educate and counsel individuals on how their food and nutrient choices can be optimized to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases. For certain ailments, proper nutrition can hasten the healing process by limiting the intake of harmful foods and increasing the intake of helpful portions. Basically, nutrition comprises proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water. The human body requires a balance of these elements as an imbalance could lead to a decline in your health and wellbeing.
What are some benefits of proper Nutrition?
Nutrition has immense benefits to the human body. Good nutrition is essential as it fuels our bodies to perform our daily activities. The human body comprises of cells, tissues, and muscles, all of which require a constant supply of nutrients to function properly. Consistent lack of these nutrients can eventually have an impact on how the body responds to work and possible disease.
Good nutrition helps us cope with stress, frustrations, and fatigue. This is because proper nutrition nourishes our brains to become more adaptable to various emotions. Moreover, lack of proper nutrients can lead to bad moods. Proper nutrition also boosts our immunity to diseases. When we eat well, our bodies become better armed to fight pathogens that may infiltrate our system.
Proper nutrition is not just important for adults. It is even more essential in children. Children who are still actively growing need proper nutrition to grow and meet their daily bodily nutritional needs. In addition, feeding children a proper diet enables them to develop their mental faculties.
What’s the difference between Dietitian and Nutritionist?
Dietitians are sometimes called Nutritionists, but Nutritionists cannot call themselves a Dietitian. Dietitian is a protected title in Canada similar to other regulated healthcare professions such as Pharmacist, Nurse, Naturopathic Doctor or Physiotherapist. Dietitians have earned a degree from an accredited university and have comprehensive and rigorous training.
We’re here for you day, evenings and weekends
CARESPACE makes achieving your health goals easy and accessible by offering extended clinic hours with day, evening, and weekend appointments. All are available both online and in-person at our clinics in Kitchener and Waterloo which are open:
- 8AM–8PM Monday – Friday
- 8AM–6PM Saturday – Sunday
Your first online appointment is FREE.
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Practitioners Solving Digestive Issues
Kristine Brigino, BASc, MAN, NM, RD
Dietitian
Waterloo – Uptown Waterloo
Marissa Darrington, BScFN, MScFN, RD
Dietitian
Kitchener - Victoria North
Sahar Mohamed, MBBCH, MSc, MScA, RD
Dietitian
Kitchener - Victoria North
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How TeleCARE online works
Who should use TeleCARE?
It’s your choice. Most CARESPACE services are available both in-person at our clinic or online with TeleCARE (with the exception of acupuncture and massage). TeleCARE is convenient, easy and and highly effective.
We recommend that all new clients have a FREE no-obligation TeleCARE visit before coming to the clinic to discuss your health goals and objectives.
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- Meet your practitioner via Phone/Tablet/Computer
- Get your diagnosis and treatment
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