IBS: Goodbye Good Times – Hello FlaresI recently dealt with an abrupt diet change that started from liquid and slowly progressed toward a more normal diet. With a mostly empty digestive system, I was flare-free in... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Kale Chicken BurgersThese burgers will make your tastebuds scream kale-yeah! Burgers often get a bad reputation for being a less than ideal food choice. But these patties can serve as a tasty... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDEBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Better Me – Thank you, Health UnionOne year ago, I became a contributor to Health Union. I'm going to be honest, and tell you this was one of the scariest things I have ever done in... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
2 Key Nutrients to Kick Start the New YearIt's that time of year again! A new year means new goals for IBS management. Say goodbye to unwanted symptoms, terribly timed triggers, and never-ending bathroom breaks. Instead, say hello... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS Stand-UpThe New York City comedy scene has never really been an interest of mine. I'll see a famous headliner, for sure. I like to chuckle now and again, but it's... By Sawyer Matheny2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Food Poisoning or IBS? How Could I Tell?I have often compared IBS-D flares to food poisoning. For me, it is often very similar. This is also something many people have experienced so it gives them a better... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dairy-Free Mexican-Inspired Street CornWhether you are dairy-free, a full veg-head, or simply want to live a more plant-forward lifestyle, don't miss this IBS-friendly dish. Traditional Mexican street corn gets its unique creaminess from... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDEBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Load Of Parenting: Anxiety and IBSBeing a parent has made my IBS worse, or at least more difficult to cope with. How you ask? By adding a whole load of anxiety. And as we all... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New Year Resolutions and GoalsWith the new year quickly approaching, I am starting to see people's goals they are setting for the new year. I'm not going to lie. I am one of those... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Mental Impact of IBS Restrictive Diets?My diet has been fairly severely restricted for over 5 weeks now. I went from a liquid diet to a soft food diet and am stuck on still mostly soft... By Amy Dodd Pilkington3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Carb-Conscious Chocolate Chip Breakfast CookiesIt’s BS that there aren’t more low-carb cookie options available for those with IBS. But you can have your cookie and eat it too with this homemade rendition of a... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDEBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental Health MattersSomething I feel doesn't get talked about enough is mental health and the effects IBS can have on it. For years I kept in everything. We didn't really talk about... By Shannon Grantham2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
IBS and GERD: How to Manage it AllDo you struggle with both GERD and IBS? It may feel when they both strike you're dealing with every letter of the alphabet, but this double manifestation is not uncommon... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
How I Fight With My IBSMy relationship with food has evolved over the years. What started out as a loving dynamic between 2 star-crossed lovers, had devolved into an anxiety-ridden butt war where I often... By Sawyer Matheny3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Proper Sleep and IBSAs many things as we all rely on to get us through IBS, there are a few that are always going to come first on the list of "most important."... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dragon Fruit Tropical Smoothie Bowl for IBS-CDrift away to the island tropics with this IBS-friendly smoothie bowl. It elicits "vacation vibes" with vibrant fruits such as pineapple, raspberries, and dragon fruit. Loaded with feel-full fiber, this... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDEBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Relieving IBS Pain: The Power of MusicWhile music is not actually a pain reliever, it is a distraction from the pain. The distraction often provides a decent bit of relief for me because it allows me... By Amy Dodd Pilkington2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why I Take Magnesium and Vitamin C to Help Treat ConstipationAs I wrote in the past, I have had IBS for more than two decades, starting in my junior year of college. In that time, I have experienced both ends... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
IBS-Friendly Baking GuideDo you love cakes, cookies, muffins, bread, and anything doughy? Commonly made with gluten-abundant flour, honey, high fructose corn syrup, confectionary sugar, and milk, store-bought baked goods are essentially a... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocating for My IBS SymptomsOnce I hit adulthood and had a child of my own, I realized the importance of advocating for others. Whether that is me being her advocate when a bully at... By Shannon Grantham3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments