Taking a Mental Health Walk With IBS-DOne of the best things I can do for my mental health is taking a long walk in nature. I find it...reactions6comments
Low FODMAP Veggie Summer RollThis colorful and refreshing dish is rich in phytonutrients—plant-based compounds that help decrease chronic inflammation and one’s risk of disease. Embrace your...reactionscomments
IBS Almost Made Me Poop on the Daytona SpeedwayYup, I almost took a crap on the Daytona Speedway, and it was horrific! Thanks, IBS. You always know when to show up...reactions6comments
My Favorite Safe Food Is Making Me GagFor many years, I have had a couple of safe foods I resort to when symptoms are overwhelming. One of my favorites...reactions30comments
Label Reading on the Low FODMAP DietIf you are living with IBS, you might be following the low FODMAP diet to manage your symptoms. When it comes to...reactionscomments
Children With Family History of IBS More Likely to Have Mental IllnessA study in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition has found that children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or a family...reactionscomments
Fried Rice Stuffed Bell PeppersCraving your favorite restaurant but stressed over the possibility of gastrointestinal distress. Skip the take-out menus and recreate your favorite vegetable fried...reactionscomments
Will I Ever Be the Old Me?Do you ever get in those mental funks and think about how life would have been without dealing with the complexities of...reactions18comments
Stocking Your Fridge for Healthy EatingWhen you are living with IBS, it’s important to nourish your body with nutritious foods. By keeping a well-stocked fridge, you’ll make...reactionscomments
When IBS Pain Is Getting the Best of YouI have had more than a couple of days lately that bordered on unbearable. While I have multiple things that cause me...reactions43comments
5 Tips for Dealing with IBS Nighttime AccidentsWhen you are in a severe IBS flare, it is inevitable, sometimes you have accidents in the middle of the night. And...reactions4comments
IBS and Teens Identify Your TriggersWhile adolescence may smell like teen spirit, it's also a s-t-r-u-g-g-l-e. Hormones are fluctuating. Bodies are changing (including the digestive tract). Stress...reactionscomments
IBGard is my BFFYears ago, before I knew what was exactly wrong with me – and before I could title it as IBS – I...reactions6comments
Wicked Green Anti-Inflammatory SmoothieSip your way to satisfaction with glorious greens! This immune-boosting blend is powered by ginger—a natural anti-inflammatory and antiviral food source. Plus...reactionscomments
Should You Speak Up About Your IBS?No one likes to talk about bowel movements. It’s not exactly the best subject for a dinner conversation so it is no...reactions2comments
Travel and Vacation Tips From IBS AdvocatesTraveling and going on vacation is usually something people look forward to. Unfortunately, it is not always that simple. With IBS comes...reactionscomments
IBS and Distance LearningWith the world opening back up and universities declaring in-person classes are to resume, I started to reflect on the past year...reactionscomments
Random Situations That Set Off My IBSWe all know the common triggers that cause an IBS flare: wrong foods, stress, lack of sleep… But that’s not all, at...reactions2comments
My Road Trip Fiasco with IBSLast year, my family decided to take a road trip for Christmas. I was so excited. For the most part I have been feeling...reactions3comments
Managing IBS Worries as the World ReopensMasks are coming off, masks are going back on. You can travel again, but there are new warnings based on where you...reactionscomments
