Living

A couple of weeks ago, I had my bachelorette party at Lake Garda in Italy, not too far from my hometown. Living in Amsterdam, I had to fly home for...

In my experience as a clinical nutritionist, there is an underlying cause behind irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The tricky part can be finding out what that is. One of those...

IBS is "just IBS" right? If we are to believe everything we’re told, the jokes on TV, the snide comments from relatives, the whole thing. I would like to talk...

We all ask the big question: what diet is best for IBS?  And from my personal experience, I say: the individualized diet that works best is best for you. Now...

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 will be getting married, and I can’t wait to marry the love of my life. So far wedding planning has been going well. Nothing dramatic has occurred which is...

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...

I will be going to Europe for the first time and I am beyond thrilled. I can’t contain my excitement as I have been wanting to go to Spain since...

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...

I'm getting married next month! Planning a wedding is a dream come true, but let’s be honest—it’s also incredibly stressful! As I get closer to my big day, I’m juggling...

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...

Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be tough. Adding urinary tract infections (UTIs) to the mix makes it even harder. These two conditions often go hand in hand. Understanding...

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...