The Intersection Between OCD and IBSIn addition to many of the physical ailments I have, of which IBS is one, I also have a couple of mental health conditions. Namely, when I was 14, I... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How Long Do Flare Ups Last?Someone asked me the other day how long a flare-up can last. I gave her the standard answer of two to four days. This is what my doctor told me... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Guided MeditationMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Chiropractic Care Helps My IBSI've always been very wary of chiropractors despite my general embrace of alternative and holistic medicine. I've been a patron of acupuncture, yoga, Reiki and massage since I was in/right... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Mom Was Right: Wash Your HandsI’ve been experimenting with something lately: Washing my hands more often and washing them better. First and foremost, to see if I have fewer flare-ups. But with others in mind... By Lisa Carr3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
One Guy’s Guide to Managing Mental HealthI have Bi-Polar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD (if that exists :-), gastritis, ulcers and IBS. Hmmm. I got relatively lucky with the Bi-Polar, in that I... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Tai Chi for IBSRecently, I explored what exercises are best for IBS on this blog. Not surprisingly (as confirmed by my personal experience), intense, prolonged and high impact exercises tended to aggravate IBS... By Laura Kiesel1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Things My IBS NeedsOver the years I’ve learned to listen to what my body and most importantly my gut, are trying to tell me. Which means I’ve come to know what it is... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Ways to Try to Get to Sleep With IBSAs I posted not too long ago, sleep is often an essential tool in managing IBS. However, the bitter irony is that IBS in and of itself can often interfere... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Breathing ExerciseFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises to help you relax. In... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Specific Carbohydrate Diet and GAPS Diet for IBSWhile doing some research a while ago, I came across a couple of diets that are supposedly beneficial to patients with digestive issues. The two diets I discovered are called... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Forget Willpower – How to Make Better Food ChoicesMost poisonous substances taste awful. You would never crave arsenic. But what happens when you have IBS and some food intolerances and your poison happens to be chocolate cake, or... By Caitlin Wheat3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Mini Bacon-Wrapped MeatloafLately, I have been eating the same old things just about every day just for the sake of avoiding a flare-up. After a while, one gets bored of eating the... By HessPBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I’m Done Apologizing for Something I Can’t ControlIt’s hard enough for someone with a chronic invisible-illness to fully accept their limitations, but to be sorry or apologetic about them as well is even more difficult. When I... By HessP2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Struggling with IBS-ASo which is worse? Diarrhea or constipation? How about, which is worse, diarrhea, constipation or…diarrhea and constipation. I think we all know the answer to that question (depending on the... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Trauma and IBSIn recent years, science has become more clear that experiencing trauma--especially as a child--plays a prominent role in one developing health issues as an adult. One of the first major... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With: An Interview with Advocate Hannah NoonanI recently had the pleasure of speaking to one of our long-time advocates here at IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, Hannah Noonan, in my role as host of the Health Union podcast, Living With... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Morning Routines: Friend or Foe?I have been listening to personal development podcasts for the past couple of years. Because reading often makes my migraines worse (anyone else?), I find podcasts and audiobooks to be... By Marisa Lauren Troy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Survived Campus Life With IBSThough it's been 20 years since I first developed and was diagnosed with IBS, I still remember very clearly how I struggled to find my footing and survive the next... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments