Living

Before IBS, my diet wasn’t healthy. I have always loved chocolate way too much. I’ve never liked cooking, so I distinctly remember eating canned tuna and tzatziki sauce for lunch...

I'd like to think I'm someone with a good number of friends. Of course, this means that I'm often outside of the (more than) four walls I call home—the place...

I never thought it could happen, but lately, I’ve been looking forward to my period. The reason is that my gut seems to "reset" afterward. It’s such a relief—no bloating...

This might be controversial to say, but I am convinced that if your mindset is to find a magic pill to make your irritable bowel syndrome go away, you are...

Removing gluten from my diet was one of the best things I ever did to improve my overall wellbeing. For years, I had sensed that foods containing gluten weren’t doing...

I will begin by saying I am NOT a doctor. I can only make observations about my experience with IBS and share with you. Sharing our lived experiences can be...

Just this week, my Fiancé and I had a double date. We went out to dinner and had the most lovely time. We ate at one of our favorite Italian restaurants...

Ever since my IBS diagnosis (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), I have learned a lot about doctor’s appointments. I have been told that it’s all in my head. I’ve received medication that...

I love salad. I find it refreshing. My favorite thing is a salad with a nice tangy dressing like a vinaigrette loaded with all sorts of exciting toppings, like pistachios...

It never fails to frustrate me how the simplest thing can aggravate my IBS. A lot of the time, I get it and just accept the slight frustration. But it’s...

I have already shared my go-to IBS-friendly breakfast and lunch ideas that are approved by my two toddlers. Now, I wanted to add some more simple and kid-friendly options for...

In January I trekked off to Europe for a two week excursion to Spain. Although I have traveled and even lived abroad, this was my first trip to Europe and...

I have struggled with back problems for a very long time. Basically, a combination of sports-related injury in my "early years" (lol) and just plain getting older. IBS provides several...

After a nice bit of a reprieve from IBS-M symptoms, I have experienced a string of IBS-C (constipation) flares. These flares have been off and on for a couple of...

Urgency can hit at any moment, and it is crucial that you are prepared. This past month, I was stuck in traffic, and I was hit with an intense urge...

My bowel often seems to play cat and mouse with me. It goes like this. I am going about my business when I get a sudden urge to evacuate my...

Having a chronic illness like IBS significantly impacts my everyday life. Not only does it affect me personally, but it also influences my relationship with my partner, my children, and...

Let’s face it, irritable bowel syndrome can be scarily unpredictable.  And when you are out in a public space and a sudden bought of urgency hits, you need to be...

I'm going to start off by saying I'm not someone who has a strict workout regimen. However, before getting officially diagnosed with IBS, and even for a bit afterwards, whenever...