Maintaining a Healthy Weight with IBSIBS can be very tricky when we speak about maintaining a healthy weight. It can hit every single one of us differently. Some may lose weight due to a restrictive... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Helpful Tips for Dealing with IBS Flares in PublicRecently, I had an IBS flare while at a public function. It reminded me of tips that I have acquired over the years with this diagnosis that always come in... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
My Favorite Nourishing IBS-Friendly FoodsIn the past year, I’ve been on a mission to nourish my body the best I can without upsetting my IBS-D. While I still struggle to eat during flares, I... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Traveling On A Plane With Flaring IBSA few months ago, I flew from Australia to Europe with a couple of layovers stops in between, the whole trip took almost 40 hours. As usual, before traveling I... By Larah Brook2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
How to Sleep With IBSHave you ever slept poorly, only to wake up with an IBS flare the next day? Or maybe you are already in the middle of a flare, and your gut... By Sarah Glinski, RD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Recovering and Resetting After VacationVacations are wonderful. If you are able to, I encourage you to go places and explore as much as you can. They are a great way to relax, recharge, and... By Michaela3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Acupuncture May Be Helpful for Treating IBS SymptomsI love my home country. Living abroad made me fall in love even more with beautiful Italia. We have everything: the sun, stunning beaches, glorious mountains, tasty wines, AMAZING food... By Tiziana Boaro2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How I Exercise with IBSWorking out with IBS can be challenging. It is either the urgency that can cause major anxiety, or severe constipation and bloat that makes moving your body horribly uncomfortable. Dealing with... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Bad Times in the Doctor’s OfficeI am not someone that needs my doctor to have perfect bedside manner. Some of my best doctors have been a bit on the serious side, but have provided excellent... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Getting Back to Professional Dancing with IBSIt has been 8 years since I have danced professionally, and I am ready to get back into the professional dance world. For those that do not know, in addition to... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Can Fermented Water Kefir Help IBS?Water kefir is the newest trend going around in my partner’s family. Usually, I stay far away from their health-related obsessions. One of them consisted of basically poisoning oneself and... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
A Thyroid Issue Is Affecting My IBSMy doctor explained to me that my thyroid acts much like the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. It spits and sputters, releasing more or fewer thyroid hormones with no... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Heating Pads Have Changed My Gut Game!Gut cramps are some of the worst pain I have ever experienced in my entire life. Nothing doubles me over, clutching at my tummy, with rhythmic breathing to pass the... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Accident While Trying to Make It To My ApartmentIf you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it is inevitable that you will have moments of intense urgency while out in public. Dealing with this is the worst and it is... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
The Mental Struggle of Dealing With IBS Urgency In Your 20sThe main thing that I struggle with when it comes to irritable bowel syndrome is the urgency. Urgency for me is the most frustrating symptom. It completely dictates your day, what... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Mucus In My Stool With IBSIf you have IBS, chances are you have seen mucus in your stool at some point. If you haven’t and it suddenly appears, it can be alarming. Any time you... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Search to Understand IBS Flare-UpsHow did it all go wrong? When you're sitting on the toilet, clutching over in pain, heat rising in your body, you think about all the things you've eaten in... By Mara Bosloy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Stool Sample Collection PanicFor me, the pandemic proved, to be the best time to avoid having to go to the doctor. I’ve never liked going, in the first place. My mom, growing up... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How I Got Over the IBS BloatHaving constant bloat is a nuisance, and I feel like it comes with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. IBS is a gift that keeps giving, and continuous bloat seems to be number... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Nourishing My Body Despite IBSFor years, I have eliminated one food after the other to reduce my IBS symptoms. First, it was most dairy products, tomatoes, then any sauce. Pumpkin and squashes, gluten, coffee... By Karina4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments