The Happiness EquationAlthough the field of psychology largely developed by studying disease, for the last 20 years or so, there has been a growing...reactionscomments
OverthinkingThe first acupuncturist I ever saw had the patience of a saint. I have a passion for health and love learning, and...reactionscomments
The Toll of Unfinished BusinessI’ve been taking a course on Medical Intuition, and what I’m learning is changing the way I approach my health and healing...reactionscomments
Flare of NegativityIt feels like my abdomen is an overfull balloon. It is puffed up and out and uncomfortably tight. I’ve come home after...reactionscomments
Having IBS Isn’t Child’s PlayDid you ever play that game as a kid where you imagine the ground is hot lava and you have to step...reactionscomments
A Blood Test to Diagnose IBSFor many of us, getting the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a time-consuming and costly process, involving multiple visits to...reactions1comment
Healing TouchThe first sense we develop is the sense of touch, and human touch is critical for survival. Infants who do not receive...reactionscomments
Gut Microbiota and IBSThere are trillions of microorganisms that live in our intestines. Formerly called the gut flora, these bacteria are known as the gut...reactionscomments
The Comfort of a CatWith February 20 being Love Your Pet Day, I am feeling especially grateful for my sweet cat Elsie. I adopted Elsie from...reactionscomments
The Importance Of WaterWe all know we should drink plenty of water, but do we do it? And just how much should you drink? Water...reactions4comments
Science Update: A New Organ in the AbdomenI love science and the fact that it is constantly changing as we learn more. However, it’s still a bit of a...reactionscomments
Have You Tried Licorice?A few months ago, I experienced a multi-day IBS flare-up that had me staying close to home and afraid to eat much...reactions3comments
How to Manage IBS During Holiday GatheringsIt’s the holiday season, and along with the gift-giving and being of good cheer, there are multiple gatherings, which usually center around...reactionscomments
Taming Holiday StressThe holidays are a wonderful time of joy, cheer and goodwill to all…and the extra shopping, the crowded parking lots, the increase...reactionscomments
Being Your Own Health AdvocateAs a health educator, I’ve always encouraged patients to take an active role in their health. In our current healthcare system, being...reactionscomments
Is There a Connection Between IBS and Gluten Sensitivity?A diagnosis of IBS is made through a process of elimination, after doctors rule out other conditions that can cause similar symptoms...reactions5comments
The Mind-Body Impact on IBSMost people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know firsthand the connection between stress and their symptoms. IBS often flares during times...reactions9comments
Treating SIBOI recently wrote about getting tested for SIBO – small intestine bacterial overgrowth. Although the breath test wasn’t difficult, it wasn’t my...reactions6comments
Getting Tested for SIBOSIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) is a chronic bacterial infection of the small intestine. While we all naturally have beneficial bacteria in...reactions3comments
