The Night Before and The Day of Bad Flare UpsOn Saturday night, I made dinner, chicken thighs in a pear-mustard sauce. It was delicious. But, then the flare-up came, rearing its ugly head. In my article titled "Inferno," I... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Managing Constipation With IBSAs I've mentioned in previous articles, I tend to be within the range of IBS-M, with a little diarrhea here and a little constipation there. My IBS symptoms mainly focus... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Diving Deeper into Supplements, Probiotics, and MoreAs I've mentioned in previous articles, I take IBGard when I absolutely know I'm headed into where I'll need it. Honestly, I probably don't take it enough. But, every time... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Biggest TriggersWhat are your biggest IBS triggers? We all have our own triggers when it comes to flare-ups or a particularly bad bout of bloating. In my day-to-day experience with IBS... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
IBS-M: When It Picks A SideA few weeks ago, I received the bad news that would alter my life for the next little while. I have been in high-stress mode ever since, trying to get... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vegetarian/Vegan Kimchi JjigaeI eat Korean food all the time. I live near a lot of Korean restaurants where I am and absolutely love the array of flavors that comes from Korean food... By Mara BosloyBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Blueberry Baked OatmealI am always looking for new ways to make breakfast. Especially, breakfast that will make my IBS easier right from the get-go. In the past year, I have fallen into... By Mara BosloyBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Shame and IBSLike all of us, I began having stomach/bowel problems long before I was diagnosed with IBS. It was embarrassing to spend hours in the bathroom, clutching my stomach when I... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Cooking and Being a Foodie With IBSCooking is one of my favorite hobbies. It's a calming activity to me, especially when I can cook for other people. I love feeding people. I love the communal sense... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
IBS While Being KosherI have kept kosher since I was 9 years old. Okay, partially kosher. I don't eat meat and dairy together (when I was younger, I used to wait 3 hours... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Drink Drank Drunk — IBS and AlcoholI am a social drinker for the most part. I enjoy going out with my friends and having a drink or two. I enjoy pouring myself a glass of wine... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Hypnotherapy and IBSHypnotherapy is when a person is put in a state of hypnosis to become highly suggestible to fix issues plaguing them. This could be anything from losing weight to quitting... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Social Media Look on BloatingWe know that social media can be a blessing and a burden. We can find communities with people similar to us, learn new things, and share our own experiences with... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
IBS Symptoms and Religious FastingSeptember 15, 2021 marked the start of Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement, which requires fasting (no eating or drinking or consuming anything of any kind), for those that... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Body Image Issues and IBSBecause of my IBS, I have started to have some body image issues. These issues have started to fester more because of the pandemic, due to all of the time... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
InfernoDo you ever get that feeling sometime after you’ve finished a meal or a snack? You know… that feeling of “oh sh*t” literally? Your stomach takes a roll and you... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Adjusting to a "Post-COVID" SocietyBeing at home most of the time made having IBS easier (we all know this). If I had a bad flare-up, I was already home anyway and could sit in... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBGard is my BFFYears ago, before I knew what was exactly wrong with me – and before I could title it as IBS – I was complaining to a friend about my stomach... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Having Support With a Chronic IllnessA support system is an essential part of living with a chronic illness. I know quite a few people around me with chronic illnesses, in varying degrees and types. This... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Battling Hunger and Pain: Meals In A DayAs someone with IBS-M, I can expect most mornings, especially right now with *the state of the world* (because stress affects IBS), to wake up either feeling constipated and blocked... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments