The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have the accompanying stigma that makes this issue even more frustrating to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Oh, Boy! The Holidays are HereI’m sorry, did the title of this article seem a bit, uh, sarcastic? I really didn’t mean for it to, but I’ve never had too much luck around the holidays... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Thing about Mental Health and ChoicesThere's this thing about mental health wherein you find yourself the master of wordplay, advice, and progress for every single person around you, but seem to forget that wealth of... By Lisa Pearl McIntosh3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Warm Chicken SaladVery simple and healthy dish. Feel free to replace the baby spinach with your favorite low FODMAP lettuce or other leafy vegetables. Servings: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time:... By Larah BrookBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS Forecast Looks Threatening: Stay IndoorsOh no, not again. Not NOW. I was having a long-awaited and much-needed afternoon with my girlfriends, laughing and sharing our challenges. As usual, we did a potluck assortment of... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Why I Feel Such Guilt about Not Beating My IBS-D SymptomsIt seems that I’ve done everything I was supposed to do. Two years ago I saw my gastroenterologist, had the tests that ruled out IBD and SIBO, and studied the... By Kim Dolce3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
IBS Ready During The Holiday Season!After my holiday fiasco of last year, this time I have decided to take my own advice, and be totally prepared for the holiday season. I love this time of... By Larah Brook3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Locked Out of the Bathroom!Last week one of my nightmares came true: I was locked out of my own bathroom. My door has a faulty lock--one of those push button locks on the door... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Green EggsA simple little breakfast or snack that you can eat straight from the oven, or store in the fridge and heat them to go. The ingredients are in line with... By Hannah NoonanBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Gut Honest Truth About Living With Depression and IBSDepression is not an easy thing for me to personally write or talk about. I have battled depression and anxiety since my high school years. I have often been in... By Tori Whitney2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Self-Talk Matters in an IBS CrisisWhen you are sitting on the toilet, a crisis is happening, all sorts of things run through your head. In my experience, the self-talk going on can impact the intensity... By Caitlin Wheat3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eggs and Miso on ToastIf you're looking for a little something different for breakfast, try this Japanese twist on eggs on toast! If you haven't tried miso paste before, it can be a good... By Hannah NoonanBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fighting My Pain vs. Accepting ItFor a long time, I didn’t understand my IBS and why I had to be a victim of the condition. The question I asked myself a lot was, “Do I... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Invisibility of Chronic PainMany people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can manage their pain using over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines, physical therapy, and exercise. But some people experience “breakthrough” pain. This is pain... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gastritis and IBSI’ve mentioned before that IBS is not the only fire I’ve got going on in my belly. I’ve discussed my issues with ulcers but have not talked about the gastritis... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Holiday Eating: How to Avoid an IBS FlareSo, it's getting to be that time of year again, when we're all more likely to gather with family and friends at the dinner table to partake in some serious... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Low FODMAP Cottage PieThis is a delicious cottage pie recipe that has been adapted from the original British version to make it FODMAP-friendly. It contains some suitable vegetables, but feel free to substitute... By Larah BrookBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Better Posture and Sleeping Positions Improve IBS?I remember one night about 15 years ago, I was having a really bad IBS flare while visiting a friend of mine. After multiple trips to the bathroom, I was... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Defeating IBS: Medication vs DietThe topic of medication vs diet to control IBS can be quite a debatable one. People are different, our bodies are different, we have different opinions and ways of coping... By Tori Whitney1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sharing Your StoryOne of the things I like most about my job working in social services, is that I very often get the chance to ‘share my story.’ You know, the story... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments