Spousal Stomach SupportFor over 10 years, my husband, "G," has been patient, kind, and understanding regarding my irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He’s driven me...reactions1comment
The Difficulties of Acting With IBSWhile on a movie, or TV show, us background actors, and principals, are given "lunch," a mandatory meal that’s supposed to be...reactions6comments
Quinoa Tasty SaladWhen the nice weather finally arrives, all I can think about is a fresh, healthy salad. In the Netherlands, the spring warmth...reactions1comment
Learning to Listen To My BodyStruggle, struggle, not so bad...pretty good. I feel great! Struggle, struggle, not so bad...I think you get the idea. This is the...reactions1comment
Tips for Managing IBS in the SummerLiving in Florida can be challenging with the intense humidity and high temperatures. And dealing with IBS isn’t helpful. Heat and IBS symptoms...reactions7comments
Does IBS Make Me More Prone To Stomach Bugs?It was recently sick season in our household. After a nasty flu, several colds and hand-foot-mouth, my children brought home my least...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions41comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions14comments
IBS More Common in Women: Why?It's well-known in the medical community that women are far more likely than men to have IBS. Unfortunately, women are much more...reactionscomments
Is it PMS or IBS?This one is for the women out there (but also the fabulous men reading this who support a woman with IBS). Do your...reactionscomments
The Eightfold Path: Right IntentionAnd you ask me…how does the idea of ‘Right Intention’ from the Buddhist Eightfold Path affect my life, living with IBS. I...reactionscomments
There Is No IBS-Specific Diet That Works For EveryoneThere are so many diets out there that promote the promise of helping to minimize symptoms or completely cure you all together...reactionscomments
Long, Drawn Out Diagnosis PeriodThere is often a long, drawn out diagnosis period when it comes to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Because a lot of the...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1comment
