Living

I feel like my IBS often acts as a reminder that I need to slow down and take a break. When I’ve been working really hard for some time or had...

As both an IBS patient and a health writer and journalist, I try to keep current on the latest scientific studies and findings regarding my disorder. Sometimes other commitments and...

Having IBS is like having a younger brother or sister annoy you every time you’re on the phone with your high school crush. It’s like visiting the country-side and hearing...

Poop. Turd. Crap. Number two. Stools. Fecal matter. Sh*t. Bowel movements. Dropping the kids off at the pool. There are so many slang words and phrases used to describe poo...

A couple of years ago, when I was particularly unhealthy, my doctor told me I had a vitamin D deficiency. Somehow, I’m guessing I’m not the only one here who...

I have written a few articles over the years about my IBS and depression, and I am proud to say that since I began this journey of advocating for myself...

Due to the nature of my job, I tend to put up a big ol’ block when it comes to ‘workplace stress.’ I work in social services and I would...

Flower essences are a system of vibrational medicine that works on the subtle emotional level of illnesses. While this may seem a bit woo-woo, myself and many of my clients...

Towards the end of the year, I like to reflect on how the year went overall. I do this because it helps me maintain a sense of purpose in life...

Over the past three years, I have noticed that some situations are particularly difficult for me due to my IBS. Usually, it’s the most normal, everyday situations that suddenly become...

Often, I like to share situations that I run across in my work as a social worker to share with others who are suffering with illness of various kinds. Because...

I am happy to report that my IBS has been rather kind to me lately. That’s maybe not the best way to put it though, as I have EARNED my...

Lately, I’ve been writing a lot about gas and how painful it can be for a person with IBS, especially severe IBS. And since I’ve been writing and thinking a...

One commonality amongst many of us who suffer from IBS is that we often experience anxiety in uncomfortable circumstances and new environments. For example, I know that many of us...

The United States is currently in an epidemic that is often referred to as the “opioid crisis.” This has led to a change in the availability and access of opioid-containing...

If you struggle with anxiety, have you ever tried to monitor the intensity of it as you go through the day? Mine is always terrible when I get out of...

For years I’ve been active with many online IBS communities across different social media platforms, and I’ve realized that even though there are different severity levels and triggers to our...

The new year is finally here, which means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Now we all know that the real significance behind Valentine’s Day has nothing to do...

A few years ago I did what you shouldn’t do when you have IBS and cut gluten from my diet. It used to trigger certain symptoms, like cramps and bloating...

I would like to start this post by saying that every IBS journey is a trying journey, so please never give up on yourself, or your health. When I first...