Why Do Portion Sizes Matter with Low FODMAP Foods?When it comes to FODMAPs, the professionals don’t label foods as simply “high” and “low”. While that may seem easiest, FODMAPs are a bit more complicated than that. Foods contain... By Andrea Hardy RD4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Challenges of Food Shopping with IBSThere are so many aspects to IBS that make the “simple” things in life difficult. For instance, it’s commonly known that it is hard for many IBS sufferers to deal... By HessP4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS and ConstipationI have IBS-M. I have said before, if a gun were held to my head, I would choose the ‘D’ part of this whole thing without a moments thought. We... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Clothing Conundrum: What to Wear During or After an IBS FlareMany in the general population may not realize that even something as simple as getting dressed in the morning can present a predicament for those of us with IBS or... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Heat Therapy and IBSLast year I posted about how hot/humid weather can aggravate my IBS (and flares my chronic pain in general). It's always been true. However, extreme cold can also aggravate my... By Laura Kiesel1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Impact of Circadian Rhythm on IBSDo you notice flare-ups in your IBS symptoms when you go on vacation or stray from your usual routine? If so, you’re not alone, and there’s actually a biological reason... By Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Eating in Europe Helped My IBSWhen I was 25, I went overseas to spend a month in Europe, where my boyfriend at the time was living. Over the course of four weeks, we traveled across... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Do IBS Sufferers Complain Too Much?When IBS sufferers attempt to describe their symptoms, some people tend to think they’re over-exaggerating about normal things that everyone else goes through occasionally. To them, anyone who has ever... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Sometimes I Just Need a BreakI feel like my IBS often acts as a reminder that I need to slow down and take a break. When I’ve been working really hard for some time or had... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The BBQ Break-up LetterDear Local BBQ Joint: It breaks my heart to say this, but I may have to quit you. I’ve enjoyed many unforgettable lunches and dinners at your table. Piles of... By Lisa Carr2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Quinoa Fish SticksCrispy, tasty fish sticks that are also gluten-free! For this recipe, I've used Hoki (Blue Grenadier) but any white fish will do. Serve with a little garden salad and perhaps... By Hannah NoonanBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tomato and Basil BruschettaA delicious starter or snack, full of flavor and very simple to make. Bruschetta is one of my favorite Italian appetizers, but this is a slightly modified version (in my... By Larah BrookBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cabbage SlawA creamy, yet crunchy slaw can be such a great way to enjoy a bunch of shredded vegetables and herbs! The serving size is low FODMAP and in line with... By Hannah NoonanBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
New Studies Look at Potential Causes, Impacts and Treatments for IBSAs both an IBS patient and a health writer and journalist, I try to keep current on the latest scientific studies and findings regarding my disorder. Sometimes other commitments and... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh…Having IBS is like having a younger brother or sister annoy you every time you’re on the phone with your high school crush. It’s like visiting the country-side and hearing... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
It’s Time to Break the Poop TabooPoop. Turd. Crap. Number two. Stools. Fecal matter. Sh*t. Bowel movements. Dropping the kids off at the pool. There are so many slang words and phrases used to describe poo... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vitamin D for You and for MeA couple of years ago, when I was particularly unhealthy, my doctor told me I had a vitamin D deficiency. Somehow, I’m guessing I’m not the only one here who... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
HELP! The Low FODMAP Regimen Didn’t Work for Me!If low FODMAP improved your symptoms, then congratulations! This means you have found your dietary triggers and must now focus on re-introduction of those triggers in smaller quantities to provide... By Neilanjan ‘Neil’ Nandi, MD, FACP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Can Enzyme Therapy Help IBS?In my early 20s when I was scrambling to find a longer-term solution to managing my IBS, was when I first stumbled upon the concept of taking supplemental enzymes as... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Breaking the Bond between IBS and DepressionI have written a few articles over the years about my IBS and depression, and I am proud to say that since I began this journey of advocating for myself... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments