Living

So, over the course of several articles, we have covered the first three parts of the Stages of Change recovery plan. We have talked about Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation and Preparation. These...

I love to travel, to explore new places, try new foods, and learn about different cultures. I think travel expands our perspective on life as it expands our horizons. But...

We all have days where things get too much. When it’s just one day every now and again, while frustrating, it’s not so bad. But when it happens for many...

Disclaimer: By bizarre I do mean bizarre, so please have a sense of maturity (and some humor) while reading this article. Thank you. After living with IBS for many years...

Too often, I’ve found when I’m not feeling good, I am asked to do something that I probably shouldn’t do. Spend the morning on the toilet and somebody wants me...

Disclaimer: This article is only intended for sharing and informing purposes. It is not to influence or encourage anyone to do what I do. Thank you. I have many reasons...

Well, wouldn't that be nice?! It seems like there is an app for everything these days! Why can't we just tell Alexa, the personal assistant from Amazon, to cure our...

Illness of any kind can have us questioning our identity. IBS is no different. We go through life collecting things that we feel make us who we are. We become...

People with IBS are often advised to track their symptoms and food intake so that they can work out what’s triggering their symptoms. But one of the things that’s rarely...

For my previous job, I had the luxury of working mostly from home. Working from home can be the IBS sufferer's, chronic illness sufferer's, dream! I am an extrovert, though...

Losing someone that you love can come in a variety of forms. You may lose you your significant other through divorce or breakup. Someone may pass away. Kids go off...

It's happened to many of us: you've just finished getting dressed, you're packed to go, and you're excited for the day ahead. And then, it hits. You feel the grumble...

A busy and hectic life is almost a badge of honor in today’s world, with so many things going on in your life that you have little time to spare...

The first thing I thought when I titled this article was ‘ooh, a vacation from IBS!' Well, no, unfortunately that’s not what this is about. Perhaps another article? No, today...

I remember the first few years of living with IBS being extremely hard. I felt so alone because hardly anyone in my life, at that time, understood what I was...

Talking to anyone about your IBS can be confronting, because bowel habits are still a taboo subject. And while it may seem like it should be easier when talking to...

Apples, as in the fruit, are high in FODMAPs, which can wreak havoc on the IBS sufferer’s gut. For example, whenever I drink a pre-made juice and forget to read...

How often are you feeling embarrassed about having IBS? IBS is, I think, one of the more ‘embarrassing’ afflictions out there, due to the nature of the thing. While being...

No matter how well your IBS is usually managed, there will be days when it overwhelms you. Sometimes that overwhelm is to the point where the ability to function normally...

It’s 3:00 in the afternoon. It’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining, a cool breeze flows through my hair. I’m sitting at a small, wrought iron bistro set just...