How My Bowel Fakes Me OutMy bowel often seems to play cat and mouse with me. It goes like this. I am going about my business when I get a sudden urge to evacuate my...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Fiber and IBSIf you are living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), addressing your fiber intake is important and worthwhile before tackling more complex dietary strategies. Managing fiber alone can really help IBS...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Low-FODMAP Zucchini TzatzikiI am a HUGE veggie lover. I honestly would rather give up on meat than vegetables. BUT, there is one veggie that I absolutely hate. Cucumber. The smell, the texture...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Relationship Dynamics and IBSHaving a chronic illness like IBS significantly impacts my everyday life. Not only does it affect me personally, but it also influences my relationship with my partner, my children, and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How Oxalates Impact IBSOxalates are a natural compound that is found in many types of food such as nuts, seeds, and leafy greens. These are typically considered healthy foods. But for some people...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Wedding Dress Shopping with IBSLet’s face it, irritable bowel syndrome can be scarily unpredictable. And when you are out in a public space and a sudden bought of urgency hits, you need to be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Working Out and IBSI'm going to start off by saying I'm not someone who has a strict workout regimen. However, before getting officially diagnosed with IBS, and even for a bit afterwards, whenever...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pasta Salad With Lemon, Tuna, and MintLife is a challenge. Growing up in a relatively safe time, with economic stability, and facing what the world is experiencing now, adaptation is the key to a happy life...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Italian Rice Salad For Summer DaysEvery food culture in the world has some staple dishes that never change and every family adapts to their own tastes and fantasy. One of these dishes, during boiling hot...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Join The Conversation: How Do You Reduce Stress?Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can often feel like sailing through a stormy sea of unchartered waters – because what settles well with you today can very likely trigger...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Morning Routines and FMLAOver the many years of struggling with IBS, I’ve dealt with so many iterations of the illness that it becomes a series of adjusting and re-adjusting to whatever ‘mode’ IBS...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Going to the Beach with IBSSummer is around the corner, and beach days are inevitable. Soaking up the sun and taking in the ocean air is dreamy, but it can quickly turn into a nightmare...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
IBS Friendly Carrot Spaghetti With Tomato SauceWhen it comes to veggies, it's never easy for us IBS pals. I love my veggies, and honestly, I could easily live with a vegan diet, but with IBS, it's...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS Lessons From The Holistic Health CommunityI spend too much time on social media. Sometimes, it’s just because I’m bored and keep scrolling for no reason. Other times, it’s because I can’t find the information I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS, Constipation, and Bladder Leakage: Pelvic Floor DysfunctionI’m getting older. I’ve had four children. While bladder leakage shouldn’t be considered normal, it is common and was not unexpected. It’s a minor (major) annoyance, but I did expect...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Addiction and IBSEver heard the theory that we crave food and drink we are allergic to? My research found that there is a scientific explanation for this and a method to control...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Orange and Feta SaladMy fiancé and I always have a disagreement when it comes to food. I love fruit inside my salads, Luca hates fruit in his salads. I find that the juiciness...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Is IBS Related to GERD, Acid Reflux, and Heartburn?Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The GI tract includes all the organs that are responsible for moving and digesting food. The most common symptoms of IBS...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Tension Headaches and IBSI have a couple of health issues I deal with regularly. One is obviously my IBS-D. Another one is tension headaches. While headaches don’t have as big of an impact...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Low-FODMAP Zucchini Pizza BoatsBeing Italian is a blessing and a curse. I adore Italian culture and the passion we have for food, but I hate the fact that I stick to the tastes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
