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I've already written on this site about how the kind of positions we sleep in can impact IBS, but what about the postures we assume during our waking hours? And...

Food can be many things, like a luxury for wealthy people, a prop for studio sets, or even a toy for kids. But one thing for sure to many sick...

I am now a first-time parent and it feels like one of the greatest accomplishments I have ever made throughout my entire life. I fall in love with my son...

I make it a point to practice positivity daily like it’s a religion, especially while experiencing a flare-up. I actively do my best to react to any IBS-attack differently than...

Whether you have just started eliminating FODMAPs or you are following a long-term modified low FODMAP diet, you know this lifestyle change can feel very restrictive! As a dietitian specializing...

I’m going to be honest, accepting a life with IBS is something that I’ve really struggled to do. Having quite a severe case, I’m often to say to myself –...

Can we take a second to talk about gas? How painful, annoying and embarrassing it can be for people with IBS. Because not a day goes past without me thinking...

I was working with a young lady the other day that had suffered a stroke at the age of 27. I was in the process of trying to find her...

As a kid growing up, I used to always eat big and finish my whole plate. Many times, I would even ask for seconds and finish that whole plate too...

It's well-known in the medical community that women are far more likely than men to have IBS. Unfortunately, women are much more likely than men to suffer from a range...

Winter kicks my a$$. I’ve been told I have Seasonal Affective Disorder, but whatever you call it, I don’t generally feel my best during the winter months. For those of...

Dieting and regulating the foods that I can and can't eat can be so challenging for me sometimes. I have issues mainly with IBS-C, but I will have IBS-D episodes...

The fact that I am going to write something about how to quit smoking is a bit of joke. I have tried more times than I can count. I have...

A number of illnesses can masquerade as IBS. However, subtle overlooked iron deficiency anemia (IDA) can be a clue to discovering those conditions. This article focuses on providing an overview...

Here's an interesting little tidbit about me: my cat also has IBS. I've often joked with people about how my cat and I share such a close connection, we even...

I just want to use this opportunity to vent yet again, in hopes that some of you may be able to relate. There’s a reminder I keep having time and...

One of the biggest problems with IBS is that so many people are not aware of it. Moreover, a lot of people, and all the doctors I’ve ever seen, think...