Gastroscopy Prep Instructions
Urea Breath Test Instructions
Low FODMAP Diet
TGI Clinic Low FODMAP Food Chart
A chart of low and high FODMAP foods written by our staff.
High and Low FODMAP Foods
A list of high FODMAP foods to avoid, and low FODMAP foods to enjoy, courtesy of LivingHappyWithIBS.
Low FODMAP Fast Food
Craving Mcdonald’s? Here is Rachel Paul’s list of low FODMAP fast food choices!
Acid Reflux
GERD Self Care
Lifestyle tips for managing your acid reflux, written by Dr Stacey Shapira.
Acid Reflux Lifestyle
Verywell’s infographic on lifestyle changes you implement in order to reduce acid reflux.
Acid Reflux Diet
Nurselabs’ infographic on common foods that alleviate and exacerbate acid reflux.
High Fibre Diet
Highest Fiber Food Chart
A beautiful and organized chart of high fiber foods, along with their respective fiber content. Courtesy of The Geriatric Dietician.
Badgut Dietary Fibre
Badgut.org’s pamphlet on dietary fibre.
TGI Clinic Recommendations
Below are the most commonly handed out articles and printouts at our clinic:
Post Polypectomy Care
How to take care of yourself after having a polyp removed in a colonoscopy procedure. Courtesy of MyHealth Alberta.
Hiatal Hernia
Badgut’s pamphlet on Hiatal Hernia.
GERD
Badgut’s pamphlet on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
Diverticular Disease
Badgut’s pamphlet on Diverticular Disease.
Hemorrhoids
Badgut’s pamphlet on hemorrhoids.
Dietary Fibre
Badgut’s pamphlet on Dietary Fibre.
Gastrointestinal Disease
Canadian Digestive Health Foundation
Provides useful, up-to-date information and research to help Canadians better manage digestive conditions and live healthier lives.
BadGut (Canadian Society of Intestinal Research)
The leading provider of evidence-based, free patient information in the GI health field. A great source of educational videos and free pamphlets.
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Canada
Canada’s not for profit colorectal cancer patient organization. They are dedicated to colorectal cancer awareness and education, supporting patients and their caregivers and advocating on their behalf.
Canadian Cancer Society - Colorectal Cancer
An informational page on colorectal cancer on the Canadian Cancer Society’s website.
Cancer Care Ontario
The Ontario government’s principal cancer advisor.
Cancer Quality Council of Ontario
Advisory council responsible for improving the quality of cancer care in Ontario.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's and Colitis Canada
The only national, volunteer-based charity focused on finding the cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the lives of children and adults affected by these diseases.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
About IBS
The IBS website of the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, a nonprofit education and research organization.
Monash University Low FODMAP Recipes
For those who enjoy cooking!
Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease Foundation
An organization focused on medical research, patient and healthcare provider education, and public policy advocacy in order to end the suffering caused by celiac disease.
Protecting Access to Public Healthcare Program Hotline
If an individual believes that they may have been charged for an insured service or for access to an insured service, they can contact the ministry via the following options:
E-mail: protectpublichealthcare@ontario.ca
Phone (toll-free): 1-888-662-6613