IBS Ready During The Holiday Season!After my holiday fiasco of last year, this time I have decided to take my own advice, and be totally prepared for...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Green EggsA simple little breakfast or snack that you can eat straight from the oven, or store in the fridge and heat them...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions28comments
