The Struggle for Weight Gain with IBSI miss my old body. Before IBS, I was happy with my body. I always had good self-esteem and enjoyed being active and working out. I loved shopping and felt good...reactionscomments
Stressing Times with IBS, Part 1Through my working years (outside of my home) I was always known as the dependable one. My bosses knew they could count on me to be at work at least...reactionscomments
Tasty IBS-Friendly Recipes, Day 2Avoid mealtime déjà vu with easy yet creative IBS-friendly recipes. In case you missed it, “An IBS Friendly Day of Tasty Recipes, Day 1” outlines an introduction to gut-friendly recipes...reactionscomments
Watching Time Pass You By With IBSI was diagnosed with IBS and Crohn’s Disease in 2011. I am about to hit the 10-year anniversary of my diagnosis and I can’t believe it has been this long...reactions2comments
Summer Heat and IBS-D: A Recipe for DehydrationHave you had one of those awful IBS-D flares that leaves you weak and dehydrated? You need to be especially mindful of flares when the temperature starts to rise. A...reactionscomments
Beginning my IBS QuestI never knew how fickle my relationship with the bathroom was until I got a pretty eye-opening rundown from my mom. Man oh man was I quite the little worrier...reactionscomments
IBS: Waiting for the Next Flare Is StressfulIf you have IBS, you know what it is like to have a break between flares. Even though it is nice to have a break, it is also stressful. You...reactionscomments
The Problem with Food and IBSHere’s the thing, food and IBS are complicated. I know you know this. Getting unsolicited food advice from outsiders can be some of the most annoying and aggravating things to hear...reactionscomments
Tofu Power BowlShort on time to make dinner? Soy what? With a little organization, you can enjoy this plant-based power bowl and others within minutes. Its colorful-filled ingredients each come packed with...reactionscomments
New Normal, Part 2Making a decision to leave your job you love and move 6 hours back to "home" was one of the hardest decisions I have made. COVID, not only scared me...reactions2comments
6 Tips for Going to the Beach With IBSAs a Floridian, I absolutely love my days at the beach. I am quite spoiled as I live in Miami and I have access to some of the best beaches...reactions4comments
Starvation and Malnutrition: Side Effects of Uncontrolled IBSHi. My name is Amy, and I am starving. I am always starving. The only way I get to eat is if I get to stay home. If I had...reactions27comments
Building My IBS Regimen, Part 2I’ve found that, recently, my IBS regimen takes a very tactile and guerrilla approach. With every complicated meal or a long day of commitments, I am always relying on fast-acting...reactions4comments
10 Tips for Working Full-Time with IBS, Part 2In the previous post, I discussed 5 tips for working full-time with IBS. I promised a total of 10 tips, so let’s take a look at the remaining 5. Starting with...reactionscomments
The Joy of Missing Out: Upsides of Staying Home in 2020Research is emerging now on how the unpredictable year of 2020 impacted people living with chronic health conditions. For many people with IBS, "unpredictable" is the standard. One study presented...reactionscomments
My New Normal, Part 1"New normal" comes to mind a lot right now when people talk about the COVID-19 pandemic. It has changed our lives in crazy ways. Mask mandates, losing loved ones, and...reactionscomments
Veggie Mediterranean Breakfast TartineBring a Mediterranean flair to breakfast with this tasty tartine! It’s layered with different colors, textures, and flavors that will drive your tastebuds wild. This recipe gives new life to...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
Process of Elimination: My IBS Story, ContinuedFolks, it’s been a while since I last wrote about my IBS here. I’ve been hard at work writing a book about it with the working title: PROCESS OF ELIMINATION...reactions2comments
Bless This Mess Created By Stress, IBS, and SleeplessnessStress and IBS combined are guaranteed to cause problems. One is agitated by the other, and either leads to the other. Add insomnia to the mix and you have a...reactionscomments
