Eating Well and Exercising With DepressionDepression is one of the most common mental illnesses, especially in those who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Up to 30 percent...reactionscomments
Butternut Squash MuffinsHot take: pumpkin is overrated. A quick Google search will give you an endless list of pumpkin recipes, especially desserts. You do...reactions2comments
Jumping on Trampolines with IBSMy 5-year-old nephew had his birthday party recently, and it was at a trampoline venue. It was the coolest concept. Trampolines everywhere...reactions14comments
Having to Eat Before a TripMy week, much like IBS, is never consistent. I find myself on an alternating schedule of complete chaos or being a homebody...reactions8comments
Managing MedicationI have always hated taking pills. Even when I was little, I avoided taking aspirin or all-in-one cold relievers like the plague...reactionscomments
Sorry, Not Sorry That I’m Canceling AgainHave plans to go to your favorite restaurant? CANCELED! How about a nice long walk at the local park CANCELED! Well, then...reactions10comments
Sea Salt Peanut Butter CupsDo you long for a classic chocolate peanut butter cup but fear triggering gastrointestinal distress from honey or additives? This low FODMAP...reactionscomments
Feeling Misunderstood and Lonely With IBSLike many other people living with IBS, my symptoms started in quite a subtle way. Every night, after dinner, I felt like...reactions23comments
The Squatty Potty ReviewHaving IBS-C can be difficult at times when things are stuck and just don’t want to move! So when I stumbled across...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About ConstipationI’m a recent victim—wait, that makes me sound like an autopsy corpse—make that “lucky winner” of a diagnosis of IBS with constipation...reactions2comments
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
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
