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Having 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...

Oxalates 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...

Let’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...

I'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...

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...

Over 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...

Summer 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...

I 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...

I’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...

Ever 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...

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...

I 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...

Bringing up issues about your gut to friends and family can seem daunting, especially when they don’t have ongoing diarrhea and/or constipation and related fatigue, social isolation, anxiety, and depression...

Last month, I traveled to London to catch up with my Aussie cousins and spend some quality time together. I was overjoyed to finally visit Windsor Castle, one of my...

Working out with IBS can be challenging. I have found when my heart rate goes up, my symptoms ramp up. And when symptoms ramp up, I need a toilet nearby...