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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Does Your Frame of Mind Affect How Helpful the FODMAP Diet Is?I've followed the low FODMAP diet twice, in fact I'm still on the reintroduction phase of my second attempt, but this time I feel much more confident and less terrified...reactionscomments
Melon Salad with Ginger Mint Simple SyrupIn addition to ginger adding flavor to a FODMAP diet, new research shows it may help alleviate muscle pain after a workout. By adding herbs and spices to your diet...reactionscomments
How to Choose the Best Meal Off a MenuOne of the things people with IBS find hardest is eating out and what to order. There are often many unknowns in sauces and other parts of recipes. It is...reactions1comment
IBS Triggers That Are Not FoodIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex condition that requires treatment from many angles. The first step that many people take in IBS treatment is a change in diet. Changing...reactionscomments
Therapy at Home?I am always interested in learning about different types of therapy and what benefits they might bring to my fight with illness. I recently read about the effectiveness of Cognitive...reactionscomments
The Spine and Irritable Bowel SyndromeA recurring theme for me in advocating on IBS and other health issues, is how often they intersect with each other. For many years, I have had back pain, that...reactions28comments
1-Day SIBO Bi-Phasic Diet Meal PlanSo there are many different diets used to treat or manage SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), and the SIBO Bi-Phasic Diet is one them. It combines the low FODMAP diet...reactionscomments
