Living

Have you ever wished you could go back in time and get a do-over on a situation, because you didn’t get a chance to deliver the perfect remark? That happened...

It is necessary for me to include a spiritual aspect in my management of IBS. Not only does it help to cultivate hope, positive feelings and inner strength, but oftentimes...

IBS and Food. Oh, how complicated that is! Being afraid to eat because of irritable bowel syndrome is very common, even though it isn’t an easy thing to talk about...

Journal Entry: Every couple of months I like to share how I am doing with my struggle with IBS and my other illnesses (gastritis, ulcers, bi-polar disorder, anxiety disorder). I...

My body is home to a cornucopia of disorders and illnesses, not the least of which is IBS. However, while the connections between some of my disorders are more apparent...

Flare-ups always suck. But they suck a little bit less when I’m in my own home where I’m comfortable. Preferably by myself. I’ll curl up under a blanket on the...

I have mentioned in the past that I am open to trying anything that might be beneficial for the treatment of my IBS. I have tried hypnosis (did not work...

For the first time in a long time, I traveled by myself, and boy was it nerve-wracking. I’m so used to traveling with my wife, whom I love traveling with...

Herbs are wonderful tools to help a range of IBS symptoms including bloating, reflux, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation. As a naturopath and herbalist, I employ herbs with many of...

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy. This practice is based in mindfulness and you know as well I do that mindfulness comes up all the time when...

A big part of managing my IBS has been about seeking help from others. I have had to pay many of these helpers for their professional advice and services, and...

A while ago, I wrote an article explaining why I haven’t seen a doctor in a long time. In fact, it’s been over four years since I’ve gotten even a...

With the warmer months coming up, we all start dreaming about our summer vacation. But if you have irritable bowel syndrome, vacations can quickly become equally as scary as they...

I don’t like eating out because of my IBS. Partly because I’m scared of a flare-up in public. And partly because I don’t like asking for special treatment. I get...

I have lived with IBS for many years now, and after trials and errors of trying different things to help my condition, I’ve learned to just do what works best...

Living with IBS often requires that all kinds of changes be made in order to manage the painful symptoms of the disorder. I remember looking at the list of things...

Many of us who have had IBS for years have suffered not only with our ongoing symptoms and lack of effective treatments, but also with doctors who seem uninformed, dismissive...

Unfortunately, the digestive dilemmas I face are not only those related to my IBS. I also suffer from GERD (otherwise known as gastroesophageal reflux disease) and have for as long...

The title, of course, is meant in the most light-hearted way. I say this specifically because I was inspired to write this article because I have a tendency to play...

My IBS first surfaced when I was mid-way through college. At the time, coffee had become my greatest vice and savior. It was that crucial something that helped me power...