Fear of Passing in IBS to My ChildrenAs 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...reactionscomments
A Bride With IBSBy 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...reactionscomments
Can Parasites Cause IBS?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...reactions2comments
IBS and Skin InflammationThere'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...reactions1comment
Psyllium Flakes and IBSA 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...reactionscomments
Is Sulfur the Cause of Your IBS?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...reactionscomments
Health Literacy and IBSIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause symptoms like stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. While IBS is not life-threatening, it can greatly impact a person’s quality of life. Health literacy...reactions1comment
5 Easy Dinner Recipes That Are IBS FriendlyDo you love any chance to cook for family or friends? Or are you a "prepare it quick and keep on moving" kind of cook? Either way, IBS often limits...reactionscomments
Winter Citrus Salad with RadicchioLiving with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can present challenges when it comes to choosing foods that are both delicious and gentle on the digestive system. However, with thoughtful ingredient selection...reactionscomments
It Ain't Easy Being MisunderstoodIBS is "just IBS" right? If we are to believe everything we’re told, the jokes on TV, the snide comments from relatives, the whole thing. I would like to talk...reactions3comments
What Diet Works Best For Your IBS?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...reactionscomments
The Right IBS Diet For MeBefore IBS, my diet wasn’t healthy. I have always loved chocolate way too much. I’ve never liked cooking, so I distinctly remember eating canned tuna and tzatziki sauce for lunch...reactions2comments
Social Outings With IBSI'd like to think I'm someone with a good number of friends. Of course, this means that I'm often outside of the (more than) four walls I call home—the place...reactions2comments
IBS and My Wedding DayI 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...reactionscomments
IBS Relief After My PeriodI 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...reactions1comment
Going to Spain with IBSI 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...reactionscomments
Fluffy Yogurt Cake That's Easy On Your GutI've got something special for you, especially if you're like me and deal with the ups and downs of IBS. Say hello to the Yogurt Fluffy Cake—your new best friend...reactionscomments
There is No Magic Pill To Stop IBSThis 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...reactions20comments
How To Manage Pain and IBS During A Stressful TimeI'm getting married next month! Planning a wedding is a dream come true, but let’s be honest—it’s also incredibly stressful! As I get closer to my big day, I’m juggling...reactionscomments
Are Gluten-Free Foods Unhealthy?Removing gluten from my diet was one of the best things I ever did to improve my overall wellbeing. For years, I had sensed that foods containing gluten weren’t doing...reactions8comments
