Trigger Foods and AlternativesAs someone who has suffered with IBS since childhood, the kinds of foods I can and can't eat have changed, and even worsened, over the years. Foods I used to... By Tori Whitney2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Can Swimming and other Low Impact Exercises Ease Constipation?For the nearly 20 years I have had IBS, many (if not most) of my symptoms tended to be on the IBS-D side of the spectrum. However, I have also... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome the Reason for My IBS?IBS is not the only health disorder I have to contend with. I have several others, including Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endometriosis. For a long time... By Laura Kiesel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
5 Things People with IBS Are Sick of HearingWe’ve all been there, that situation where you’ve been up all night, rushing from your bed to the loo with an IBS flare. You feel drained, empty and pretty fed... By Jo Coates3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Eightfold Path: Right SpeechIn this series, regarding the Buddhist Eightfold Path and it’s relation to caring for your IBS or other illness, we have reached something called Right Speech. This concept focuses on... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
IBS and Alcohol: Is It Ever Okay to Indulge?It's well known for even those who don't suffer from IBS or another digestive or GI-related disorder or disease: too much alcohol can have adverse effects on the gut, at... By Laura Kiesel5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Avoiding the Rabbit Hole: Medication and ShameI am not sure if anyone realizes how difficult it can be to take regular medication. As humans, we are forgetful creatures; it can be easier than you might think... By Lisa Pearl McIntosh4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Working from Home Has Made my Life EasierMy IBS journey started at the very beginning of my career, and at the beginning of a new job, too. Not only did I have to adjust to a new... By Karina4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Really Hard To Be Intimate with IBSHere’s a topic I haven’t heard many people discussing when it comes to their IBS – the topic of intimacy. It’s one of the most requested topics I’ve had viewers... By HessP3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Just Because You Have an Illness...I'm just going to come right out and say it...JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE AN ILLNESS DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO BE A JERK. No, it does not :-)... By tmholland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Spice is NOT so NiceWe probably have all heard of this at some point: spicy foods can cause diarrhea and even contribute to IBS. But that's not always true, at least of all spices... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This is Why Anxiety Makes IBS Even WorseI think we can all agree that IBS flare-ups are terrible. But if you’re like me, you suffer from actual symptoms far less than you suffer from the anxiety of... By Karina3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Pain of Discipline and the Pain of RegretI thought I would share one of my favorite inspirational quotes with you today. I actually first saw this at a martial arts school, but is actually a quote by... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Visible or Invisible: Let’s Be KindI recently had a hip replacement surgery, and I’ve been using crutches and then a cane to get around as I recover. When I enter a room (or a grocery... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating IBS and Intimate RelationshipsI first began to have persistent symptoms of IBS beginning when I was 19 years-old and just a month or so into my junior year of college. I had just... By Laura Kiesel5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
A New Way to Diagnose IBS: An Acoustic BeltI do not remember my diagnosis journey for IBS fondly. It consisted of me having to take a whole semester off of college to be probed and prodded in a... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"You Gave me Your IBS!": Miseducation and the Power of SuggestionMy partner is constantly telling me that I gave her my IBS, that suddenly, despite years of research to the contrary, it must be contagious. Why else would she be... By Lisa Pearl McIntosh4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lemon and Thyme Sardines on ToastA simple little snack that is surprisingly filling, cheap and tasty! Perfect on your favorite low FODMAP bread. If you’re not sure what bread might be suitable check out the... By Hannah NoonanBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Things My IBS Relies on During a FlareI don’t know about you, but when I happen to have an IBS flare in the comfort of my own home – it’s what I wish for, rather than having... By Jo Coates2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Does Managing Your Illness Really Mean?Despite the fact that I have had stomach problems (IBS, gastritis, ulcers) and mental illness issues (bi-polar disorder, severe anxiety and clinical depression), I did not seek medical help for... By tmholland2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments