How Can Self-Compassion Benefit People Living With IBS?For people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), day-to-day life can be a struggle. Eating a certain food can trigger symptoms such...reactionscomments
Children With Family History of IBS More Likely to Have Mental IllnessA study in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition has found that children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or a family...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
American College of Gastroenterology Guidelines for Treating IBSIn 2021, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) issued recommendations for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The 22-page guideline focuses on diagnosing...reactions6comments
New Research Links Brachyspira to IBS-DNew research out of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden might have found a new lead on the possible link between bacteria...reactions3comments
Can Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy Help IBS?As belief in the mind-body connection becomes more mainstream, a tailored therapy for the mind-gut connection is also gaining attention. Gut-directed hypnotherapy...reactions3comments
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactions1comment
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
Can Enzyme Therapy Help IBS?In my early 20s when I was scrambling to find a longer-term solution to managing my IBS, was when I first stumbled...reactions2comments
What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and its Relationship to IBS?I recently wrote a post about suffering from a rare connective tissue disorder known as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (usually known as EDS)...reactionscomments
The Connection Between IBS and Bladder ProblemsIf you have IBS, you may know that you have an increased risk of also having other diseases. In addition, researchers now...reactions4comments
What Is the Bristol Stool Scale?I think the majority of us can agree that talking about our poop can be a little embarrassing! Being a nurse, stool...reactionscomments
What is Bowel Control Therapy?Bowel Control Therapy is a targeted approach to helping those who have fecal incontinence. It involves the use of a device that...reactions2comments
Small Fiber Neuropathy: A Common Cause of IBS?Last year, I came across an interesting article in Relief News, a media vertical sponsored through Harvard Medical School that focuses on...reactions2comments
Connection Between IBS and DiabetesIrritable bowel syndrome is a condition characterized by several digestive or gut-related symptoms occurring together, including pain in the abdomen, bloating, and...reactions2comments
IBS vs. C. DiffBy the time people end up with an IBS diagnosis, they’ve usually gone through an array of different tests by one or...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
