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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions19comments
Diet, Prebiotics, and Probiotics for IBS-CIBS-C or IBS with constipation is a condition that can impact your quality of life. Following a restricted diet such as the low FODMAP diet often provides symptom relief and...reactionscomments
Workplace Stress and IBSDue to the nature of my job, I tend to put up a big ol’ block when it comes to ‘workplace stress.’ I work in social services and I would...reactionscomments
Coconut Pecan Bliss BallsA simple little snack that is perfect to store in the fridge and just grab them when you need them. The serving size is suitable if you're on the low...reactionscomments
Flower Essences for IBSFlower essences are a system of vibrational medicine that works on the subtle emotional level of illnesses. While this may seem a bit woo-woo, myself and many of my clients...reactions2comments
