The Eightfold Path: MindfulnessWell, folks, we have come to the end of my thoughts on the Buddhist Eightfold Path. I have talked about Right Intention...reactionscomments
IBS Awareness Month - Addressing the StigmaApril is IBS Awareness Month. As a health care provider, as well as someone who struggles with an IBS diagnosis herself, the...reactionscomments
Depression and IBSAnxiety, worry, nerves and IBS. I think we are all familiar with this topic. I’ve talked a lot about it because the...reactionscomments
IBS is a Bad SportIBS has a way of working itself into every corner of your life. That includes sports. It doesn’t matter how fit you...reactionscomments
Finding the Right Place for You: IBS, Invisible Illness and WorkAsking questions, sharing experiences, and showing initiative are usually considered the positive abilities of an efficient, intellectual, employee. But, sometimes asking questions...reactions2comments
The Importance of HumilityWhen I think of how IBS makes me feel, I don’t necessarily go directly to how bad the physical symptoms are or...reactions2comments
My Discouraging Journey to Getting DiagnosedIt all started back in 2009 when I developed a bacterial infection called Helicobacter Pylori, or H. Pylori, due to a food...reactions8comments
IBS Journal Entry: February 2018Every once in a while, I like to check in and say something about my life with IBS. How am I doing...reactionscomments
Yoga for IBSI have been practicing yoga for almost 20 years, on and off. Granted there has been a lot of OFF…I was off...reactionscomments
A Different Type of GoalThis year I didn’t set New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve never found them to be particularly successful in the past. I set big...reactionscomments
Do You Need to Have a Chat?How are you doing today? How are you feeling? Is there anything you need? If it’s been a while since anyone has...reactions10comments
The Malaise Has ReturnedA while back, I wrote about what I consider the worst IBS symptom that I’ve experienced; malaise. I choose the word ‘malaise'...reactions1comment
Understand Your Triggers To Avoid IBS SymptomsYou have recently been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and you feel confused and completely lost with the amount of conflicting...reactionscomments
The Serenity Prayer and IBSFor those not familiar, let’s look at the first part of what is commonly referred to as ‘The Serenity Prayer.’ ‘God, please...reactionscomments
Find Your Inner God/dessLiving with IBS, or any invisible illness, can sometimes make you feel lost. It can strip away your happiness, destroy your confidence...reactionscomments
Different Types Of IBS PainOver the years I have felt many different types of pain related to my IBS and when I read or hear about...reactions32comments
Comparing IllnessesFor some, getting diagnosed with IBS can be difficult as it involves several doctor’s visits of complaining about the same issues for...reactions4comments
IBS: Daily Maintenance SkillsLet me explain what I mean by ‘Daily Maintenance Skills.’ I work with folks who are mentally ill and/or have substance abuse...reactionscomments
The Blame GameHow often do we blame ourselves for our symptoms of IBS (or other conditions) that may or may not have anything to...reactionscomments
How Embarrassing Do Your IBS Symptoms Get?I am sure that most of you have experienced your gut making really loud embarrassing noises at the wrong time and in...reactions6comments
