Are Probiotics Worth the Money?When I first went to the doctor for IBS almost 6 years ago, I received a laundry list of items to pick...reactions1comment
Depression and IBSAnxiety, worry, nerves and IBS. I think we are all familiar with this topic. I’ve talked a lot about it because the...reactionscomments
It’s Okay To Say No On The HolidaysEveryone has their own holiday traditions, with things they enjoy doing each holiday season. But after you’ve been diagnosed with IBS, you’re...reactionscomments
How to Help Someone Who Has IBSIt occurred to me recently, that we read a lot about coping mechanisms for how we deal with living with IBS and...reactionscomments
Ever Feel Really Alone (Even When You're Not)?In a previous article, I talked a bit about the dangers of ‘isolating’. Everyone has a tendency to want to remove themselves...reactionscomments
Decoding Stigma in IBS - The Importance of Story TellingAs a dietitian specializing in functional gut disorders, I work with IBS patients every day. It’s unfortunate that many of them come...reactionscomments
How My Struggles with IBS Has ChangedWhen living with a debilitating condition such as IBS, one needs to really consider making drastic and unconventional life changes. For the...reactions2comments
The IBS VacationThe first thing I thought when I titled this article was ‘ooh, a vacation from IBS!' Well, no, unfortunately that’s not what...reactionscomments
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and TiredAs I’ve mentioned before, I seem to be caught in an endless, vicious cycle of anxiety and stress causing significant IBS flare ups...reactions1comment
IBS Community on InstagramDid you know that you can find the IrritableBowelSyndrome.net community on Instagram? We're excited to continue sharing the same great information about...reactionscomments
Breastfeeding with IBS: A Struggle I Never Anticipated“What has breastfeeding to do with IBS?” you might ask. “Nothing,” my pre-pregnancy self would say. Everything, in my current opinion. Every...reactions2comments
Eating Plant-Based with IBSPlant-based diets are all the rage. And, for a good reason! According to Food Insight consumer surveys, people ages 18-80 are interested...reactions2comments
My IBS Triggers, Part 1Over the years I have spent countless hours trying to find which foods trigger IBS for me. More often than not this...reactions9comments
Things That Make My IBS Flare-Ups WorseWhenever I have a flare-up, I need to be in my own space and concentrate solely on getting better. Even though IBS...reactions6comments
How My Husband’s Picky Eating Helped My IBSMy husband is a picky eater, and that is very helpful in dealing with IBS. As much as I was once annoyed...reactionscomments
Best Distractions On Flare DaysAll flare days are not created equally, at least not for me. They can range from slightly annoying to, “I do believe...reactions1comment
Take the Allergies In America Survey!The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in...reactionscomments
My IBS Flared At The Grocery StoreThere is nothing worse than experiencing a sudden IBS flare while out in public. Throughout my years of being diagnosed, I have had...reactions2comments
A Sample Day of Plant-Based Meals for IBSIf you’re eating more plant-based, you’re not alone. Based on a recent consumer survey, nearly 6 in 10 (60 percent) consumers say...reactionscomments
Becoming the Poop TerminatorI hate moving. For me, it’s not the enormous life-changing event that most people might expect to be the worst part. For...reactions4comments
