IBS-C Symptoms? Try Mukhwas
Having lived with IBS for more than 25 years, I thought I’d tried just about every natural remedy known …
Becky Oleson
Can Fecal Transplants Help IBS?
I’ve been reading and hearing more and more about fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) as possible treatment for IBS. I know, …
What to Eat When You Think You Can’t Eat Anything: The ABCs of Low FODMAP foods
For more than 25 years, thanks to IBS, I’ve been living in a world of “can’ts”: Can’t eat certain …
The Ins and Outs of Traveling with IBS
Every time my husband and I go on a road trip, the same scenario plays out: We’re on the highway, …
IBS and Anxiety: Have Both, Can’t Travel
I’ve got courage to explore new places. I’ve got determination. And I’ve been preparing. I’ve had visions of vacations …
Straight Talk About My Bathroom Blues
I don’t like talking about bathroom symptoms with strangers. Honestly, I don’t. But I can’t help it. That’s because, …
5 Things I Wish You Knew About IBS
Have you seen that new movie, Constipated? It hasn’t come out yet. And the sequel, Diarrhea? It leaked, so they …
Digestive Issues? Smoothies to the Rescue
You’ve probably know that coffee, sodas, and alcohol aren’t great for IBS. The good news is that …
FODMAP Frustrations
Ever since I made the food-IBS connection, my belly has been better, but my time spent in the grocery …
IBS-C and Acupressure
Here’s the thing I’ve learned about living with a chronic illness for nearly 25 years: eventually, you learn to accept …
The Giardia – IBS Connection
Some people wear their emotions on their sleeve. I keep it all in my belly. When I’m in a …
Soup, Celebrities and Other IBS Facts
It’s New Year’s Day. I’ve been laying on the couch for hours. Not because I have a hangover or …
The Power of Pets
I’ve never been much of a cat person, and for years, I wasn’t fond of many dogs, either. But my …
IBS-C? Try Some Yoga Poses to Help Unclog Those Pipes
For more than 2 decades, I’ve been trying every diet-related modification and stress-reduction technique imaginable to help nudge …