When IBS and Endometriosis IntersectI remember it very clearly: a night I was driving home from the diner with my new boyfriend and feeling the distinct...reactions14comments
Don't Touch My Stomach! It's Sensitive!Have any of you living with IBS ever had to tell someone, maybe a loved one, not to touch your stomach because...reactions2comments
The Best Liquids for IBSIf you have IBS, I’m sure that you have read things about juicing, tea for IBS healing, the smoothie diet, drinking enough...reactions2comments
Overcoming My Fear of Being a Parent with IBSA couple of years ago, I wrote an article on my fears about becoming a parent with IBS. In summary, I described...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
Adenomyosis and IBSMy very first post for this site was on endometriosis and IBS. Endometriosis is when cells similar to endometrium (the lining of...reactions2comments
Vegetarian Protein Sources on a Low FODMAP DietMany people struggle to find high protein vegetarian options on a low FODMAP diet, particularly because most legumes are quite high in...reactionscomments
My Top 5 IBS-Friendly FoodsMy top 5 IBS-friendly foods are listed here. They include types of milk, creamer, cheese, kombucha, and ice cream. Lactose free milk...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
IBS And Acne – Is There a Correlation?Although I’ve never had clear skin, my acne got so much worse when I started working from home and became less scared...reactions1comment
4 Incredible Resources for IBS PatientsSince I’ve been diagnosed with IBS, I’ve been on the search for all kinds of resources related to this condition, like online...reactionscomments
Why Do Portion Sizes Matter with Low FODMAP Foods?When it comes to FODMAPs, the professionals don’t label foods as simply “high” and “low”. While that may seem easiest, FODMAPs are...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
How the Internet Saved Me From An IBS DownfallWhen I first developed IBS it was the late 90s and I was in my late teens. The internet was still in...reactions2comments
OH EM GHEE!Have you ever heard of ghee? I had never heard of ghee until just recently. Ghee is the clarified (purified) version of...reactionscomments
Confessions Of A Coffee Lover: Substitutes and Ways to Make it WorkBefore IBS, I loved drinking coffee. I had it every day, often multiple times a day. Although it always had an impact...reactions11comments
This New Year, Focus on What You Can Eat with IBSIf you have been diagnosed with IBS, you have likely found there are certain foods that work for you and certain foods...reactionscomments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go...reactionscomments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be SupportiveThere’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be...reactionscomments
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)...reactionscomments
