It's Just the Weather: How Heat and Humidity Affect IBSFor me, my body has always been vulnerable to fluctuations in the weather. In particular, my chronic pain and GI issues both...reactions28comments
The True Cost of an IBS DiagnosisSome illnesses have a logical path to a cure, which also comes with a known cost. For example, when you have the...reactions5comments
Do They Believe That My IBS is Real?One of the most common things I hear IBS sufferers say is that people who don’t have IBS just don’t understand or can't...reactions2comments
IBS Sufferers Want To Feel ValidatedWe all want to feel validated in some way, shape or form. Whether we express these feelings or not, it is human...reactions1comment
Plumbing Work and IBSLiving with IBS can turn the most mundane situations into sources of stress and anxiety. For example, when you’re calling the plumber...reactions16comments
5 Things I Miss From Life Before IBSEveryone’s story is different, but in my particular journey, I never had digestive issues in my life until I was diagnosed with...reactions22comments
When Urgency Hits in a Traffic JamUrgency can hit at any moment, and it is crucial that you are prepared. This past month, I was stuck in traffic...reactions4comments
1-Day SIBO Bi-Phasic Diet Meal PlanSo there are many different diets used to treat or manage SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), and the SIBO Bi-Phasic Diet is...reactionscomments
IBS - A Female PerspectiveIBS isn’t fun for anyone – I honestly don’t think that it makes any difference whether you’re male or female. And yet...reactions10comments
[DO NOT PUBLISH] How Can I Connect With Others Living with IBS?The internet is ripe with information on IBS and other conditions that affect the gut. Unfortunately, it can get to be a...reactionscomments
The Perfect FlushI’m an extremely anxious person. As someone with IBS, that anxiety is aggravated by one of my biggest fears: lack of access...reactions6comments
Low FODMAP Cornbread MuffinsAdd a lil’ southern charm to your meal with this a-maize-ing cornbread. These mouth-watering muffins pack a powerful punch to your tastebuds...reactionscomments
Tips for Dealing with IBS Emergencies in PublicWe have all been there. You are hiking, or at an amusement park, or riding your bike in a field, or horseback...reactions17comments
White Rice is My IBS-D’s Best FriendThroughout my IBS journey, my trigger foods have come and gone. At one point, tomatoes were an absolute no-go for me. Now...reactions24comments
My Top 5 Nutrients For IBSI have just written about my top 5 herbs for IBS, so I thought I’d follow it up with my top 5...reactionscomments
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...reactions22comments
Free IBS Food JournalWhen it comes to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) trigger foods, we are all different. That is why so many healthcare providers recommend...reactions8comments
I Hate MorningsI think it’s pretty common knowledge that many people that suffer with IBS have a really rough time in the morning hours...reactions15comments
Low FODMAP Mushrooms: What to Eat and What to AvoidIf you are following the low-FODMAP diet, you may have been told to avoid mushrooms. However, not all mushrooms need to be...reactionscomments
4 Foods That Help With ConstipationFeeling backed up but don’t want to jump straight to laxatives? You might want to look at your diet first. Many foods...reactions9comments
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