Calm an IBS flare-up

When you're dealing with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), digestive distress can strike at any time. You may feel bloated, constipated or find yourself sprinting to the bathroom. And while certain foods may be triggers, symptoms can also strike unexpectedly. The good news? You can get your gut back on track naturally with these tips

- Kara Wahlgren

■ Try a low-FODMAP diet

“This elimination diet removes high-FODMAP foods, then slowly reintroduces them into your diet to see which bother you,” says gastroenterologist Qin Rao, M.D. High-FODMAP foods (which contain carbs that may cause digestive upset) include honey, apples, pears, stone fruits, wheat, rye, onions, garlic, cabbage, legumes, dairy products, mushrooms and artificial sweeteners. A study