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Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is associated with IBS and can be a primary cause of gastrointestinal symptoms. To eradicate SIBO, the underlying cause needs to be understood and treated...

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...

In the past couple of years, I have become more and more interested in natural remedies for my IBS. Between herbs, supplements, and a less processed diet in general, I...

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...

There are few things I dread more than having to find a new doctor. Between endlessly searching and then trying to get in touch, it’s an additional stress on top...

This article is for everyone who feels like life with IBS isn’t worth living. Because I’ve been there. My journey to diagnosis was filled with doctors’ appointments, tests, more tests...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause symptoms like belly pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Experts have found several possible causes of IBS, and it may have different causes in different...

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...

My IBS-C never really goes into remission. It will, however, flip-flop to diarrhea. This is a result of taking laxatives every day, a necessary treatment. On rare occasions, though, it...

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...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that can cause symptoms like stomach pain and changed bowel movements. Intestinal parasites can cause very similar symptoms. Additionally, there can be a...

There's only one thing that I feel I have an addiction to. Smoke? Drinks? Pizza? (well, kinda..) No, I'm addicted to skincare. I don't spend my money on the latest...

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...