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I don’t think I ever wanted to write this article. If you were to ever explain to someone that you have a disorder called IBS and that it is very...

Well, my friends, it's that time of year again. The air is cooling around us, the leaves are transforming into beautiful shades of red, green, and orange, and the sun...

Are you the type who is ok with ‘paying for it later?' I am not proud to say that I am one of these people. When I get stressed out, don’t...

SIBO (Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is still in the early stages of being researched as a possible cause of IBS or the cause of IBS-like symptoms. I had heard about...

A few years ago, I started developing a chronic vitamin D deficiency. Often running dangerously low on my vitamin D levels, I have been taking daily vitamin D supplements for...

While each person with IBS is different, getting to know and understand their condition is always the best way to create a better connection and help. Allow them to communicate...

Living with IBS of any form causes enough pain and suffering, wouldn’t you agree? So what are your thoughts when your physician recommends a colonoscopy with your already existing symptoms?...

In this article, I would like to describe a few lifestyle changes that have helped me better manage my IBS symptoms. This is not to encourage folks to do what...

In a previous article, I shared that over the past few years I stopped seeing doctors and medical professionals regularly regarding my IBS, which may seem like I’m content with...

For the nearly 20 years I have had IBS, many (if not most) of my symptoms tended to be on the IBS-D side of the spectrum. However, I have also...

IBS is not the only health disorder I have to contend with. I have several others, including Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endometriosis. For a long time...

We’ve all been there, that situation where you’ve been up all night, rushing from your bed to the loo with an IBS flare. You feel drained, empty and pretty fed...

In this series, regarding the Buddhist Eightfold Path and it’s relation to caring for your IBS or other illness, we have reached something called Right Speech. This concept focuses on...

It's well known for even those who don't suffer from IBS or another digestive or GI-related disorder or disease: too much alcohol can have adverse effects on the gut, at...

I am not sure if anyone realizes how difficult it can be to take regular medication. As humans, we are forgetful creatures; it can be easier than you might think...

My IBS journey started at the very beginning of my career, and at the beginning of a new job, too. Not only did I have to adjust to a new...

Here’s a topic I haven’t heard many people discussing when it comes to their IBS – the topic of intimacy. It’s one of the most requested topics I’ve had viewers...

I'm just going to come right out and say it...JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE AN ILLNESS DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO BE A JERK. No, it does not :-)...

I think we can all agree that IBS flare-ups are terrible. But if you’re like me, you suffer from actual symptoms far less than you suffer from the anxiety of...

I thought I would share one of my favorite inspirational quotes with you today. I actually first saw this at a martial arts school, but is actually a quote by...