Stop Thinking About Your IBSWhen your IBS is at its worst, it’s always on your mind. The pain is distracting and often overpowering. And you’re always thinking about the toilet. You’re either wishing desperately... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tips for Traveling with IBSI’m not a frequent traveler. I learned many years ago that my IBS doesn’t like traveling, especially when it involves long haul flights, which are essential when trying to get... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Different Type of GoalThis year I didn’t set New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve never found them to be particularly successful in the past. I set big lofty goals, get started on achieving them, then... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Need to Have a Chat?How are you doing today? How are you feeling? Is there anything you need? If it’s been a while since anyone has truly asked you how you’re doing and whether... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Bigger Meals Can Make IBS WorseOne of the things that can trigger IBS symptoms is eating big meals. When you eat, your stomach stretches as it begins to fill up with food. As the food... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Using Leftovers to Help Manage IBSOf all the strategies to help manage IBS, leftovers may not seem very important. But bear with me while I explain how leftovers are a super important strategy in my... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Still Fear Gatherings Centered Around FoodRecently I had a dream about Christmas and it made me very afraid. This year, our family is all gathering together in one place, which we haven’t done for years... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Battle with Body ImageIt’s almost become taboo to talk about body image since it can be a sensitive topic. But it’s something I want to discuss in relation to IBS. For most of... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Value of Community SupportOne of the things that I love about people who have an ongoing medical condition is their willingness to support other people with the same condition. To encourage them, to... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask, Ask and Ask AgainThere are some medical conditions where the solution is pretty easy to determine. If you break your arm, it will need to be set and splinted so that it can... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Changing Your Daily Routine Can Affect Your IBSSince so many different things can trigger IBS, one of the best ways to achieve stable management is to develop a consistent daily routine. This may include things such as... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don’t Aim For A Perfect Bowel MotionIBS is characterized by abnormal bowel movements, whether that’s constipation, diarrhea, or a mixture of the two. Because of this, the goal for managing IBS from a clinical perspective is... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Decluttering As A Tool To Help Your IBSHave you ever felt that if you didn’t have to keep track of so many things that it would be easier to manage your IBS? Because let’s face it, managing... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Irritation of IBSWhen we talk about the effects that IBS has on mental state, we usually think about how it makes us anxious or depressed. And there’s a good reason for this... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How to Make Gatherings With Food EasierEach of us has our own fears around having our IBS symptoms triggered. While these fears vary depending on what specifically triggers our IBS, one of the most common fears... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don’t Underestimate the Impact of Sleep on IBSSleep. It’s one of those things that we often give low priority, yet sleep is so incredibly important for our ability to function each day. It’s only when you’re not... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reflect On Your Successes – An Unexpectedly Powerful StrategyOver the years I’ve learned many strategies for controlling my IBS. Most of them revolve around removing potential triggers, which of course is very important to prevent symptoms from starting... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding The Light At The End Of The TunnelDo you remember that moment? When it really sank in and you truly knew what it meant for your future, now that you had IBS? For me, that moment was... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Pain Avoidance Is A ProblemHow far would you go to avoid pain? That might sound like a strange question to ask, particularly since anyone with IBS has lots of experience with pain. And really... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Consistency Will Help Your IBS During the HolidaysRegardless of whether you have a busy holiday season or a quiet one, you’re likely to be taken out of your regular routine. This can be a good thing… seeing... By Glenda Bishop, RNutr PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments