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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My New Years Resolution for 2019Towards the end of the year, I like to reflect on how the year went overall. I do this because it helps me maintain a sense of purpose in life...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and its Relationship to IBS?I recently wrote a post about suffering from a rare connective tissue disorder known as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (usually known as EDS) and its intersection with IBS. But another medical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Situations That Don’t Work with My IBSOver the past three years, I have noticed that some situations are particularly difficult for me due to my IBS. Usually, it’s the most normal, everyday situations that suddenly become...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medication Management: AntidepressantsOften, I like to share situations that I run across in my work as a social worker to share with others who are suffering with illness of various kinds. Because...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Monkey MindI am happy to report that my IBS has been rather kind to me lately. That’s maybe not the best way to put it though, as I have EARNED my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
An Embarrassing CoincidenceLately, I’ve been writing a lot about gas and how painful it can be for a person with IBS, especially severe IBS. And since I’ve been writing and thinking a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
