IBS Made Me Park IllegallyLet’s pretend you are in this scenario: Have you ever been driving and then all of a sudden get smacked in the...reactions4comments
Poor Sleep and IBSI have always been interested in the topic of healthful sleep with regards to my struggles to manage my IBS. I was...reactions1comment
Flip-Flop Flail: Navigating IBS FlaresI was diagnosed with IBS well over 2 decades ago. In all this time, I have learned a lot. The most important...reactions25comments
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
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...reactions3comments
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
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
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
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
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
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
Proper Sleep and IBSAs many things as we all rely on to get us through IBS, there are a few that are always going to...reactions2comments
5 Ways To Get More Probiotics Into Your DayProbiotic supplements have been shown to help improve IBS symptoms in some people by adding healthy bacteria to the gut, so you...reactions2comments
Swim Your Tummy Troubles AwayWhen those of us with IBS think about swimming, some negative images come to mind: cramping, bowel flare-ups, bathing suit blunders... Ultimately...reactions2comments
