New Year - New Parenting StyleI have written before about my daughter. 2021 was a turning point in our relationship. She is 14, and anyone who has...reactionscomments
My Experience with COVID and Its Impact On My IBS SymptomsContracting COVID-19 was just about the last thing I thought I would have to deal with after the new year. After all...reactions2comments
Kicking the Nicotine Habit with IBSSo, I did it. I finally completely kicked the nicotine habit. I quit smoking over 7 years ago, but I just quit...reactionscomments
Thoughts Before An IBS FlareMy biggest feelings of regret fall into the time period right after a meal, when the familiar sensation of an upcoming IBS...reactions2comments
What Is In My IBS Flare Box?When going through a bad IBS flare, it’s important that you have a flare box. What do I mean by this? It’s...reactions9comments
An Imodium BetrayalGetting diagnosed with IBS has had a lot of similarities with the 7 steps of grief. It's not strictly a 1:1 comparison...reactions6comments
Working ChangesOne thing I have to thank my parents for is instilling a hard work ethic. Growing up in small world Tennessee, I...reactionscomments
Music and Art to Cope with IBS and StressAnxiety and depression are 2 words I tried not to say or think about for years. I felt if I was depressed...reactions3comments
Hypnotherapy and IBSHypnotherapy is when a person is put in a state of hypnosis to become highly suggestible to fix issues plaguing them. This...reactionscomments
Being Gluten-Free in a Non-Gluten-Free FamilyI had entirely given up on gluten a couple of months ago, and it has changed my digestive health so much. No...reactions6comments
IBS: My Regularly Scheduled Flare Already in ProgressIBS is unpredictable. I might not be able to predict a flare, but I always expect one. They happen frequently enough that...reactions1comment
Traveling Has Changed Over the YearsI grew up in a tiny town in southwest Tennessee with a population of roughly 300 people. I am related to most...reactionscomments
How to Maximize Exercise Performance While Managing IBSDo you struggle to bust a move without your gut wanting to burst? Fueling as an athlete or exercise enthusiast while managing...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
IBS: Goodbye Good Times – Hello FlaresI recently dealt with an abrupt diet change that started from liquid and slowly progressed toward a more normal diet. With a...reactions18comments
Better Me – Thank you, Health UnionOne year ago, I became a contributor to Health Union. I'm going to be honest, and tell you this was one of...reactions6comments
IBS Stand-UpThe New York City comedy scene has never really been an interest of mine. I'll see a famous headliner, for sure. I...reactions4comments
Food Poisoning or IBS? How Could I Tell?I have often compared IBS-D flares to food poisoning. For me, it is often very similar. This is also something many people...reactions3comments
The Load Of Parenting: Anxiety and IBSBeing a parent has made my IBS worse, or at least more difficult to cope with. How you ask? By adding a...reactions2comments
New Year Resolutions and GoalsWith the new year quickly approaching, I am starting to see people's goals they are setting for the new year. I'm not...reactionscomments
