Music and Art to Cope with IBS and StressAnxiety and depression are 2 words I tried not to say or think about for years. I felt if I was depressed...reactions3comments
The Social Media Look on BloatingWe know that social media can be a blessing and a burden. We can find communities with people similar to us, learn...reactions4comments
Hypnotherapy and IBSHypnotherapy is when a person is put in a state of hypnosis to become highly suggestible to fix issues plaguing them. This...reactionscomments
Traveling Has Changed Over the YearsI grew up in a tiny town in southwest Tennessee with a population of roughly 300 people. I am related to most...reactionscomments
IBS: Goodbye Good Times – Hello FlaresI recently dealt with an abrupt diet change that started from liquid and slowly progressed toward a more normal diet. With a...reactions18comments
Better Me – Thank you, Health UnionOne year ago, I became a contributor to Health Union. I'm going to be honest, and tell you this was one of...reactions6comments
2 Key Nutrients to Kick Start the New YearIt's that time of year again! A new year means new goals for IBS management. Say goodbye to unwanted symptoms, terribly timed...reactionscomments
IBS Stand-UpThe New York City comedy scene has never really been an interest of mine. I'll see a famous headliner, for sure. I...reactions4comments
Veggie Loaded Crispy Tofu StewThis is a customizable recipe you can substitute in whatever veggies you have fresh or frozen. Mushrooms (in amounts tolerated), fresh tomatoes...reactionscomments
The Load Of Parenting: Anxiety and IBSBeing a parent has made my IBS worse, or at least more difficult to cope with. How you ask? By adding a...reactions2comments
Proper Sleep and IBSAs many things as we all rely on to get us through IBS, there are a few that are always going to...reactions2comments
5 Ways To Get More Probiotics Into Your DayProbiotic supplements have been shown to help improve IBS symptoms in some people by adding healthy bacteria to the gut, so you...reactions2comments
My Unrequited Love for Red MeatIt's my birthday and my partner is treating me to a lovely brunch. Our meals were amazing and we are longingly gazing...reactionscomments
IBS and Ice CreamAbout 15 years ago, when I was interning at an environmental office in Washington, DC, my fellow interns and I all went...reactions23comments
Swim Your Tummy Troubles AwayWhen those of us with IBS think about swimming, some negative images come to mind: cramping, bowel flare-ups, bathing suit blunders... Ultimately...reactions2comments
Relieving IBS Pain: The Power of MusicWhile music is not actually a pain reliever, it is a distraction from the pain. The distraction often provides a decent bit...reactions2comments
Why I Take Magnesium and Vitamin C to Help Treat ConstipationAs I wrote in the past, I have had IBS for more than two decades, starting in my junior year of college...reactions13comments
How Was Your Gut Health Before IBS?I’m wondering: how was your gut health before IBS? Were you able to eat anything and everything? Or was your digestive system...reactions4comments
Missing OutHave you ever had one of those days where you just want to throw in the towel and give up? I think...reactions6comments
IBS: The Effect of Drastic Diet ChangesI have IBS-M, and my flares flip-flop back and forth from one extreme to the other on a fairly regular basis. There...reactions4comments
