Anything New Can Make Your IBS Flare, But Don't Let it Stop YouOne of the most frustrating things about IBS is that you can have everything under control, with no flare ups occurring, and...reactionscomments
Making the Low FODMAP Diet EasierThe low FODMAP diet is one of the most effective strategies available for managing IBS symptoms, but it’s also one of the...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Dealing with Flare Ups While You’re TravelingWhile traveling can be exciting, for someone with IBS there’s always some trepidation about whether your IBS will flare up while you’re...reactionscomments
How to Manage Stress During the Holiday SeasonI’ve always found it kind of funny how a time of year that’s meant to give so much joy can instead give...reactionscomments
How Slowing Down Has Helped My IBSMany years ago I used to rush from one thing to the next. Constantly busy with a million tasks on my plate...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
It’s Not Always The IBS That Stops YouWhen you’ve had IBS for a while, you get used to it slowing you down and stopping you from doing certain things...reactionscomments
The Pros and Cons of Using a Food and Symptom JournalPeople with IBS are often advised to track their symptoms and food intake so that they can work out what’s triggering their...reactionscomments
Using Gratitude to Reduce the Mental Challenges of IBSA tool that I regularly use personally, and in my practice, is the cultivation of gratitude. I find this simple strategy incredibly...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Tips For Talking To Your Doctor About Your IBSTalking to anyone about your IBS can be confronting, because bowel habits are still a taboo subject. And while it may seem...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
The Anxiety of a Restricted IBS DietNo matter which way you look at it, restrictions alter your freedom, particularly your freedom of choice. They stop you from making...reactionscomments
What Is It like to Have IBS?It’s hard for people who don’t have IBS to know what it feels like, so here’s a little exercise to help anyone...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
