The Middle Way and the Brand New YearIn a previous article, I touched upon the significance the concept of The Middle Way has on my life and correspondingly, to...reactionscomments
Why Don't You Just Get A Pet?One of the most overlooked ways of managing illness of any kind is the thought of providing a pet with a loving...reactionscomments
IBS and New Year's ResolutionsIn Australia, New Year’s Day coincides with the summer holidays when another school year is over and most people get some time off...reactionscomments
Why I Don’t Take Prescription DrugsBefore I go into this article, I want to apologize to anyone that I might offend. These are simply my opinions and...reactionscomments
Gut Microbiota and IBSThere are trillions of microorganisms that live in our intestines. Formerly called the gut flora, these bacteria are known as the gut...reactionscomments
The WRAP Plan: Wellness ToolboxI provided an overview of a very effective wellness plan called The WRAP Plan (Wellness Recovery Action Plan= WRAP) in a previous...reactionscomments
OverthinkingThe first acupuncturist I ever saw had the patience of a saint. I have a passion for health and love learning, and...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
I’m Tired of Taking Medication!I have lived with IBS for over 7 years now, and the first half of my journey consisted of nothing but the...reactionscomments
Being Patient with New MedicationNo, not being A PATIENT with new meds…funny, right? Oh, ok, here we go… Medication can be one of the cornerstones of...reactionscomments
Medication Management: The Four Pillars of Gut HealthIn keeping with my promise from my last post, we’re going to discuss the second pillar of gut health: medication management! I...reactionscomments
New Meds: The Pain ThresholdIn a past article, ‘Being Patient with New Medication’, we talked about our quest to find some relief from pain related to...reactionscomments
IBS Holiday Gift GuideThe Holidays are here! Whether you are thinking about what to ask for gifts this holiday season as an IBS sufferer, or...reactionscomments
Can I Get a Good Doctor Please?Many of us who have had IBS for years have suffered not only with our ongoing symptoms and lack of effective treatments...reactionscomments
The Pros and Cons of Using a Food and Symptom JournalPeople with IBS are often advised to track their symptoms and food intake so that they can work out what’s triggering their...reactionscomments
IBS, Anxiety and The Middle WayWhen you're a kid no one sits you down and tells you that someday you will be sitting in a doctor's office...reactionscomments
The Holiday ReportThis will be my second Holiday season writing about the very real troubles those of us with IBS struggle with throughout the...reactionscomments
Dear Wife of an IBS Sufferer…To the Love of my Life, I love you dearly and I wouldn’t want to maneuver through this life without you. Before...reactionscomments
Using Gratitude to Reduce the Mental Challenges of IBSA tool that I regularly use personally, and in my practice, is the cultivation of gratitude. I find this simple strategy incredibly...reactionscomments
When Money Becomes an ObstacleI’m going to show my bottom a little here, in an effort to reach out to those of you that are struggling...reactionscomments
