My Experience With EMDR TherapyI work in the mental health field and have IBS. As you can imagine, both my job and my IBS take up...reactionscomments
Best Herbal Teas For (My) IBSUp until my early twenties, the only type of tea I ever drank was black tea that was caffeinated. Shortly after graduating...reactions4comments
Is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome the Reason for My IBS?IBS is not the only health disorder I have to contend with. I have several others, including Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Gastro-esophageal Reflux...reactions3comments
Being Afraid To Eat With IBS: Part 2IBS and Food. Oh, how complicated that is! Being afraid to eat because of irritable bowel syndrome is very common, even though...reactions2comments
IBS Confessional: Food Poisoning, Stomach Bugs and IBS, Oh My!I don't know about you, but sometimes I find myself sitting on the toilet - or looking in - and wondering, "Well...reactionscomments
Small Fiber Neuropathy: A Common Cause of IBS?Last year, I came across an interesting article in Relief News, a media vertical sponsored through Harvard Medical School that focuses on...reactions2comments
Back to School with IBS: 10 Ways To Manage IBS SymptomsWhether you’re just starting college or headed into your final year, “Back to School Season” means new classes, new friends, and new...reactionscomments
IBS-C: A Sample Day of Meals for an Anti-Constipation DietAs reggae legend, Bob Marley used to sing, “Got to keep on moving...” Of course, he probably wasn’t referring to concerns about...reactionscomments
The Importance of the Dreaded ColonoscopyI hate having a colonoscopy. Let me be more specific. I hate the prep work for a colonoscopy. I mean, why in...reactions17comments
Creamy Bell Pepper RisottoBefore getting my blood test result to know if I were celiac or not, I took advantage of the wait having many...reactions2comments
Provoking IBS and Paying a Painful PriceMy IBS is not always triggered unexpectedly. Admittedly, there have been more than a couple of times when I have poked the...reactions10comments
Diving Deeper into Supplements, Probiotics, and MoreAs I've mentioned in previous articles, I take IBGard when I absolutely know I'm headed into where I'll need it. Honestly, I...reactions4comments
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Chronic Health ConditionsSurveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As...reactionscomments
IBS Awareness Month - Addressing the StigmaApril is IBS Awareness Month. As a health care provider, as well as someone who struggles with an IBS diagnosis herself, the...reactionscomments
Ways to Pass The Time On The ToiletI would like to preface this article with a sort of disclaimer: this article is purely meant for humor. IBS of all...reactions15comments
Dairy-Free, IBS-Friendly Tzatziki with VeggiesWhile crudités may be a go-to for barbecues, pre-dinner munchies, or a healthy snack, they often get paired with dips that have...reactions2comments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Middle-Of-The-Night Flares: A NightmareI’ve recently come across a new phenomenon in my IBS journey: middle-of-the-night flares. Waking up at 4 am to go to the...reactions18comments
Food Expiration: Is It IBS or Food Poisoning?The cause of unexpected gastrointestinal distress can be hard to pinpoint. After all, just diagnosing IBS is no walk in the park...reactions4comments
Oh, How the Mighty Have FallenWell, here we are, the New Year is firmly beneath our feet and our resolutions are in the wind… I kid, I...reactionscomments
