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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
Breathing ExerciseFocusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions23comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Have You Ever Felt Well? What Does That Even Mean?Wellness is a state, not only of the absence of illness but a state of good health. Have you ever felt that?...reactions1comment
Mental Health Month 2019Each May, we take time to remind ourselves to care for our mental health. This year, the idea of physical vs. mental...reactionscomments
Pregnancy in IBS: Nutrients, FODMAPs, and Symptom ManagementDisclaimer: It is not typically recommended to start a low FODMAP elimination diet during pregnancy due to the restrictive nature of the...reactionscomments
Why IBS Has Made Me a Better PersonIf someone was to ask me if I was thankful for having IBS, I would most likely answer no. IBS has changed...reactionscomments
Why I Appreciate This CommunityIn the spirit of IBS Awareness, I wanted to show appreciation to this wonderful community of people who share my pain. I...reactions7comments
Gluten-Free Crepes with Bananas and Blueberry SyrupI have always been a fan of crepes and I think they are great for people like me who don’t always want...reactionscomments
