How to Survive Travel in the City with IBSI’ve never really been a city-break kind of person, mostly because I find them quite overwhelming and it sets off my anxiety. I’ve usually gone to the beach and nature...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can Talk Therapy Benefit IBS?One of the frustrating responses many of us with IBS have been on the receiving end of when we first started becoming symptomatic, was that the disorder was all in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Takeaways from IBS Awareness MonthSpreading awareness about IBS doesn't stop in April when we recognize IBS Awareness Month. Destigmatizing and demystifying IBS is a year-round effort. We're so thankful for our wonderful and supportive...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pan-Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash RiceA positive thing I can personally say about seafood is that if seasoned lightly, it hardly triggers my IBS symptoms. Of all the types of shellfish, I think scallops are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Diet That Has Been Working for My IBSFirst off, I would like to say there is no one-size-fits-all diet for anyone, let alone for any IBS sufferer. There are diets that have shown to work for some...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Avoid the Bloat: Foods You Shouldn't Eat (At Least Too Often)One of the other uncomfortable realities of living with IBS and GERD is how often I tend to get bloated, as though my belly is a balloon that's been filled...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Knowing Where the Nearest Loo is Has Always Been My SuperpowerMy IBS superpower has always been knowing where the nearest toilet is at all times. It’s like I can sniff them out. Or I have X-ray vision which allows me...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be SupportiveThere’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Estrogen and IBSAs I've written about here on this site, I suffer from both Endometriosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. I am convinced they are intimately intertwined as my IBS was diagnosed shortly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 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...Reactions0reactionsComments17 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
