The IBS Survival Guide Giveaway: Flare Edition

Dealing with an IBS flare can feel like your body has suddenly gone into "emergency mode." One minute you’re doing fine, and the next, you’re dealing with sharp stomach cramps, a belly that feels painfully tight from bloating, or an urgent need to find a bathroom. These flares are often unpredictable and can be triggered by anything from a stressful day at school to a meal that just didn't sit right. When a flare-up hits, it doesn't just affect your stomach; it can drain your energy and make it hard to focus on anything else but the discomfort.

Taking care of yourself during these tough days is incredibly important, but we know it isn’t always easy. It can be hard to find the motivation to practice self-care when you’re stuck on the couch or in the bathroom, feeling frustrated by your symptoms. That is why we want to help take some of the weight off your shoulders. We believe that having a few "go-to" items ready can make a world of difference in how you handle a bad day, helping you feel a little more comfortable and a lot less alone.

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The Flare Care Kit Giveaway

One (1) person will win our Flare Care Kit Giveaway to hopefully make any future flares a bit more comfortable to manage. It includes the following items:

  • Traditional Medicinals Belly Comfort A soothing herbal tea to help calm your digestive system.
  • Gin-Gin Ginger Chews A tasty, natural way to settle a queasy stomach.
  • Trust Your Gut Unless You Have Tummy Problems Mug A fun reminder that we understand exactly what you’re going through.
  • Wrap-around Heating Pad Gentle heat to help relax those painful stomach muscles and cramps.
  • Doctor Butler’s Organic Soothing Wipes Extra gentle care for those frequent bathroom trips.
  • World of Wonders Coloring Book & Colored Pencils A relaxing way to distract your mind and lower stress during a flare.

How to enter

It's easy! In the box below, share your email address to subscribe. No worries if you're already subscribed! As long as you enter your email address, your entry will be counted.

It's Giveaway Time!

Win a Flare Care Kit! 🛋️ From soothing tea to a wrap-around heating pad, get the essentials to manage your next IBS flare.

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Bonus entry

For one (1) bonus entry, share one comment in our forum below sharing "What is one thing you wish your friends, family, or coworkers understood about what it’s actually like when your body goes into 'emergency mode'?"

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The giveaway ends on Friday, April 24th at 11:59pm. The winner will be notified via the email submitted above. The winner has 48 hours to claim their prize before the prize is considered forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected. For more information, please read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy to learn how we manage your information. Good luck!

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