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I’ve always had an unhealthy relationship with vegetables. As a child, I hated them all. As a young adult, I suddenly realized that all the girls around me were eating...

In the quest for some relief from IBS symptoms, I think we’ll all agree that we will try almost anything. After trying a variety of medications, different types of doctors...

Living with IBS and working in an office can be a challenge. But I’m lucky enough to work for a niche fragrance company—a job that’s genuinely fascinating and stimulating. The...

Who here doesn’t know the frustration of doing everything right, avoiding all triggers, and still ending up with an IBS flare? I sure do. It’s a familiar struggle, especially when...

When I started making ginger shots every week, my main goal was to combat the cold, harsh winters here in the Netherlands. With the strong winds and damp chill, I...

Special occasions and meals often have rich desserts or sweet treats on the menu, and thinking about only eating safe foods to keep symptoms at bay can feel like a...

So, picture this: it’s that time of the year when the air is filled with the smell of pandoro, fairy lights are twinkling, and everyone’s gearing up for a “Holly...

My fiber experience is complex and has evolved over many years. For example, what I thought of as fiber and where I could find it used to be quite limited...

For the longest time, I didn’t know what to do to calm my IBS-D flares. I tried taking Imodium, but it just doesn’t work for me unless my flare is...

Is there anything better than a bowl of hearty, tasty soup for lunch on a brisk autumn or frigid winter day? It's easy, it can be stored for days, you...

I recently gained a fair amount of weight after developing hypothyroidism. My doctor suggested some of it could be water weight and recommended I reduce the amount of sodium in...

As someone who has had IBS for almost 10 years, I can honestly say that I wouldn’t wish this illness on anyone. Least of all do I want the people...

By the time our wedding day arrived, my partner and I were more relaxed than most of our family members. Having lived together for a while (6 years!), we already...

A couple of weeks ago, I had my bachelorette party at Lake Garda in Italy, not too far from my hometown. Living in Amsterdam, I had to fly home for...

In my experience as a clinical nutritionist, there is an underlying cause behind irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The tricky part can be finding out what that is. One of those...

We all ask the big question: what diet is best for IBS?  And from my personal experience, I say: the individualized diet that works best is best for you. Now...

I will be getting married, and I can’t wait to marry the love of my life. So far wedding planning has been going well. Nothing dramatic has occurred which is...

I never thought it could happen, but lately, I’ve been looking forward to my period. The reason is that my gut seems to "reset" afterward. It’s such a relief—no bloating...

I will be going to Europe for the first time and I am beyond thrilled. I can’t contain my excitement as I have been wanting to go to Spain since...

This might be controversial to say, but I am convinced that if your mindset is to find a magic pill to make your irritable bowel syndrome go away, you are...