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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...

When a person suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) it is not uncommon for that individual to have "issues" with food. The top 3 that come to mind include: I...

I am not talking about when you and your partner have a cold at the same time (although that poses its own set of problems). I would like to discuss...

First off, I should start by saying that coffee is my favorite IBS trigger because it’s the only trigger that I deem necessary for me to function. In fact, I...

Having lived with IBS for more than 25 years, I thought I’d tried just about every natural remedy known to mankind trying to manage symptoms. But I recently stumbled upon...

Each of us who have the diagnosis of IBS have our own unique mix of symptoms and our own triggers. Figuring out what triggers a flare up can be tricky...

Oh, I know what you're thinking, ‘I know that drinking plenty of water is good for IBS. Hasn’t this been done before?’. Well, yes, drinking plenty of water is good...

If I may, I would like to relive a moment before I started working from home and share how much of a struggle it was for me to deal with...

If you are like me, your mental health may take a bit of a nosedive during the Winter months (if you have Winter where you live, if you don’t, you...

Recognizing the importance of having a primary care physician can be challenging for some, especially if you have had a poor experience or two. One bad visit can cause negative...

I remember it very clearly: a night I was driving home from the diner with my new boyfriend and feeling the distinct rumbling in my belly that signaled I would...

I’ve recently taken a part-time job working a hotline that helps people who have mental health, substance abuse and isolation/loneliness issues. I take all kinds of calls. Sometimes, it’s just...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doesn’t spare anyone and unfortunately also teenagers can suffer from this dreadful disorder. In fact, it is estimated that 10%-15% of older children and adolescents suffer...

I’ve been reading and hearing more and more about fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs) as possible treatment for IBS. I know, I know. There’s a definite “ick” factor involved with this...

As a dietitian specializing in functional gut disorders, I work with IBS patients every day. It’s unfortunate that many of them come in uncertain, discouraged, and frustrated. It is no...

IBS can get in the way of so many things but confidence is something that has been greatly affected in me. It is very hard to be confident in yourself...

IBS is an embarrassing topic to talk about for many obvious reasons. However, I believe there is a reason why most men, including myself, don’t like to talk about their...

Well, folks, we have come to the end of my thoughts on the Buddhist Eightfold Path. I have talked about Right Intention, Right Effort, Right Speech, Right Livelihood, Right Concentration...

April is IBS Awareness Month. As a health care provider, as well as someone who struggles with an IBS diagnosis herself, the importance of this month is HUGE. When I...

Anxiety, worry, nerves and IBS. I think we are all familiar with this topic. I’ve talked a lot about it because the two seem to go hand in hand like...